[Nea Wood]

What happened to the days when an immigrant had to have a U.S. sponsor, a sponsor who would agree to be responsible for the immigrant so that he or she would not go on the dole? What was wrong with that idea? I guess the Teddies of this world thought it was "mean-spirited."

[navyblue]

Actually, the requirement is still in effect for persons who emigrate to the United States LEGALLY! Ask anyone who marrys a foreign bride or wishes to bring a foreign child or parent. They must provide proof of sufficient income and sign documents that make them responsible for the alien until they have worked 40 quarters in the U.S., become U.S. citizens or permanently leave the country. This is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act and is U.S. law. But apparently, Mexican illegals are exempt from the laws. On a secondary note: Remember all those folks who tell you about how illegals pay their fair share of taxes? How many of you know that Mexicans (and Canadians) can claim exemptions on their tax returns for dependents not even in the country? Lemme see here! If Juan Valdez claims ten kids in Mexico, how much chance is there that he will be paying any tax at all? Hmmm! Maybe even qualify for earned income tax credit?