[Luis Gonzalez]

My speeding analogy addressed the fact that you are calling a fine a fee.

[Sabertooth]

My speeding analogy addressed the fact that you are calling a fine a fee.

When a crime is committed, and a fine is assessed, it's understood that the crime must stop.

When an Illegal comes into our country, is captured, fined $1,000, and then deported... the crime has stopped.

If the Illegal pays $1,000, and is given legal status, the crime has not really stopped, he's just paid a fee to get away with it.