[Locomotive Breath]

We don’t need slaves anymore.

(a) Irrelevant to the argument.

(b) That's not what was being said in 1861.

(c) Today you have the illegal Mexicans who perform the same function so it seems you need them after all.

History didn't stop in 1776. I suggest you read the history of the Civil War where all states lost their sovereignty.

[TexConfederate1861]

A. We (if you are refering to Texas)don’t need or WANT illegals more than any other part of the country.

B. You need to study YOUR history.
Sovereignty was NOT lost due to the War Between The States, only the right of secession, and that is even questionable.

[rahbert]

“Today you have the illegal Mexicans who perform the same function so it seems you need them after all.”

No Mexicans working for free around here..