[HiJinx]

JP, I have no idea how to answer that. The gov't hangs the threat of a $10,000 per alien fine over the heads of employers, and Mrs. HJ was mortified that she might cause her boss that kind of financial pain.

But if it isn't enforced...? What good is the promise of punishment if not enforced? I would never think of trying to raise my kids that way.

(On a personal note, love your screenname - my daughter-in-law is expecting any day now, and they've picked Piper as their daughter's name!)

[SauronOfMordor]

JP, I have no idea how to answer that. The gov't hangs the threat of a $10,000 per alien fine over the heads of employers, and Mrs. HJ was mortified that she might cause her boss that kind of financial pain.

Cut the fine to $1,000 per illegal, but ENFORCE it, and things will change.

I would have it work the same way as tobacco/alcohol sales to minors: a good-looking ID is no defense

I would also make the fines go to the agency doing the bust, thus giving them a real incentive to make busts

[JustPiper]

Congrads on the upcoming blessing! ;) I got this handle(was PiedPiper) from good ol' BBS days. I love Piper on Charmed and what a cool name for her to have! My nickname is Samantha -g- I'm not a pagan but my life is surrounded by witchnames from TV ;)