[hchutch]

I explained in post 244, but I'll repeat it here.

I'd double the number of additional Border Patrol agents (16,000 as opposed to 8,000) and the INS agents (4,000 as opposed to 2,000) in the Gekas bill.

Is that a suitable start?

[Sabertooth]

I'd double the number of additional Border Patrol agents (16,000 as opposed to 8,000) and the INS agents (4,000 as opposed to 2,000) in the Gekas bill. Is that a suitable start?

Anything's a suitable start. What I don't understand is why you want such a huge Amnesty for millions before you begin augmenting our security at the border.

Amnesty rewards illegal behavior. Past experience and common sense show that Amnesty attracts more Illegals. Your problem at the border will get worse, not better, if you grant an Amnesty.