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I just jumped into this thread and must say that your post was well written and well intended. However, the problem with illegal immigration is that it has enabled the terrorists to cross using the same network. It was documented by Fox News with Geraldo doing a great story on Iranian and Iraqi agents beign smuggled into the U.S. via Mexico for over 3 years and continuing to do so after 9-11. I'm sorry. If we do not seal the borders NOW, I can not take this so called "war on terrorism" seriously. We were able to seal our borders via land, sea and air during World War II; not totally, but effectively. But since there is this "we don't want to offend anyone" mentality of the politically correct morons of the nation, the price will be paid. I can forsee a day where instead of mourning 3000 souls, it could be 300,000. And then what will you say? The borders should remain open? That uncontrolled immigration is still "okie dokey"????? If you think that total control of our borders is not a prerequisite to a safe and secure nation, then do me one favor:

Go to each and every family member of the 3000 dead and say that to their face. They paid the price of our State Department being "politically correct" and our Justice Department being blind to the threats of terrorists on our soil.

the problem with illegal immigration is that it has enabled the terrorists to cross using the same network.

Did you notice a different tone on this thread tonight? Folks are finding more in common than before. It is generally agreed that illegal immigration is repugnant. The parting comes at immigration in general. I find the solutions for illegal immigration defective. Ultimately, the only way to control the illegal immigration, as you suggest is an imperative, is to legalize it -- entirely.

The anti's here don't want that. I'm not saying it'd be good thing. It is the only workable solution, if you're looking for ultimate solutions.

Who's gonna want to legalize the illegals? Not me. That's an incentive for more. No Chinese Wall is gonna stop 'em. And, as I said, border crossings are only half the problem. We'd better get around to dealing with the problem more effectively, and with more constructive rhetoric.

Thanks for your post, Nukem'. You are correctly alarmed in this regard you mention.