The fact is that we could not get the border security alone. This 245(i) measure might get the vital border security stuff through. The question is, do we let our demand for perfect legislation cause us to walk away from legislation that is still decent, IMO, even if it's not exactly what we want?
Furthermore, do we let is divide and cost us in the pro-life, judicial confirmation, Second Amendment, national security,. and foreign policy issues that are more pressing, IMHO? The answer, in my opinion, is no. If people want to bolt to the Buchanan Brigades, fine. But if Hillary or Gore get in, they'd better not be upset when I dish out their share of the blame upon them for an Administration hostile to the issues I listed.
Don't you see? Yes! Yes! We must! Then, when we are outraged again, we will throw those b@$t@rd$ out, and then the next ones and then the next ones. Because, of course, whoever we vote for will win. If not, we'll send a message. That's it, a great big message!!!