[Billy_bob_bob]

This question is best answered with a question. Should illegal aliens get drivers licences? That depends on whether we are really a country that has things like citizenship and rights and laws and responsibilities, or are we not really a country at all?

I remember my whole life being told "driving is not a right, it is a privilege". One that we now give away to people who are not even here legally. Either we assert that we are a nation of laws that EVERYBODY has to obey, or else let's just throw in the towel and admit that our laws are not really enforced any longer, and prepare for the chaos that is sure to follow.

Here's a thought. Why don't we change our citizenship and immigration laws to be exactly like what Mexico has?

[american spirit]

In my estimation you've boiled this whole ill. imm. issue down to one question. Are we still a nation of laws...or not? Assisting, harboring or hiring an illegal is against federal law, yet many co's could care about that as well as all the federal taxes evaded in the process. The disparity between those co's and citizens that follow the law vs. those that thumb their nose at it continues to grow larger every single day. The worst part is that many of these large corporations "lobby" their bought and paid for legislators to create "illegal friendly" welfare style programs that saves huge amounts of $ for the corps. because the basic living needs for workers are passed on the suckers......er, taxpayers.