[Sabertooth]

Also, the spouse and children do not count against any other immigration cap numbers and does not penalize law-abiding citizens and legal residents of the United States.

I believe that continually allowing the group of people with the least standing to be here to flout the rule of law penalizes all who have legal standing to be here. That is the principle of equal protection under the law.

Also, since so many Illegals and Amnestees are such huge users of government largesse, they take away from all who are taxed to fund their needs and wants.

And while I'm against illegal immigration, I also don't want to see legitimate families torn apart.

Nor do I, though I would phrase it differently in regard to the matter at hand.

The family is separated or "torn apart" when the first member emigrates to America. That's a decision they make on their own, America is not responsible for it.

I think prospective immigrants ought to declare an intent of family reunification upon entry into the United States. We have the right to consider that possibility before admitting them. If they don't declare intent, then they are ineligible for future family reunification.

Once they're in and have demonstrated that they are financially able to bring family members in without public largesse, I would give first priority to properly designated family reunification cases... but everyone admitted under family reunification would count against immigration caps.

Seems fair to me, how about you?

[Marine Inspector]

I believe that continually allowing the group of people with the least standing to be here to flout the rule of law penalizes all who have legal standing to be here. That is the principle of equal protection under the law.

Agreed, but I'm referring to my proposal for amnesty, which is for those aliens already here and married for 5 years, not any new illegals.

Also, since so many Illegals and Amnestees are such huge users of government largesse, they take away from all who are taxed to fund their needs and wants.

Also true, but in my proposal, to be eligible, the alien must never have used any federal welfare program.

The family is separated or "torn apart" when the first member emigrates to America. That's a decision they make on their own, America is not responsible for it.

Agreed, buy once again, I'm speaking of my proposal, which would be for illegals that came here and then married a US citizen.

Like all amnesties, this applies only to illegal aliens already in the country for the selected period of time, not any new illegals or illegals here that do not meet the strict requirements.