[okie01]

I can sum it up in two words: CHEAP LABOR.

I'll give you two other words: INCUMBENCY POLITICS.

As Arias-King is describing the underlying motivation, "comprehensive immigration reform" is more about creating a new class of electorate than anything else.

Specifically, a DEPENDENT electorate that will dutifully serve the purposes of the political class.

[okie01]

Pingaroonie.

Must read.