I'm really disappointed that Bachmann's campaign has floundered so badly.
At least if Duncan Hunter or Tancredo were on stage this subject would be getting some serious attention.
Well I do get the whole logistical argument against deportation but I think there must be consequences for breaking the law. I propose a 3 step plan:
1) close the border hard - (yes we must allow access to the rio for water but that is hardly 100% of the border)
2) Provisions for non green card alien ids. Anyone caught employing wo the Id after a 6 month grace is subject to a fine equal to one years salary for the employed.
3) anyone thAt holds these ids is not allowed to protections of ss, welfare, unemployment, or medi whatever To obtain Id you must pay a one time fine or x weeks in prison. Employers are also required to pay the fine. Minimum wage laws apply to all who hold these cards independent of position (that give citizens and legal green cards a leg up on stuff like waitress jobs - good for high schoolers). To transition to a real green card is double normal application fees and end of line status to all other applicants. Oh any felonies on record void chance to obtain the transition card and still result in deportation.
It’s not perfect but it has to start with closing the border sieve. I can dream anyway.