Illegal immigration: such a bittersweet issue for Republicans?

Illegal labor isn't cheap. There are too many costs to society. It's just shifting the costs.

As a conservative, I do not support illegal immigration, and am justly concerned that our government, which has the duty of maintaining the integrity of our borders, is failing so miserably.

If we need more immigration, LEGAL immigration, then our policies should have reflected that, with increased allowances for immigrants.

But this out of control situation is indefensible. If we need itinerant workers, then by all means let's set up a program. Then we could control entry, and eliminate the entry of criminals or people with diseases. And we need to eliminate the absurd concept that a child born here is automatically a citizen.

No, the government has no authority to disobey the laws of the land, and be negligent towards its duties. Time to stop the flood of illegals.

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I give you the best example of why it is impossible to get anything done in this country. Look at how the question is worded. "How does a good Republican resolve this quandary?"

This basically states that the problem either solely exists in the Republican's mind, or that the Democrats will have nothing to do with it. The government is run by a two major party system. This provides checks and balances that can help to ensure that no extreme ideals can rule the country. Unfortunately, Republicans and Democrats both tend to see it as a spitting match to see who can stop whom from accomplishing what. The what does not matter so much as stopping it. Why stop it? Because it was not our idea!

I might have worded it a bit different: "The Republicans are in the majority in the House and Senate. What might they do to find a solution to this problem and how can they make it work with Democrat ideals so that it will be an amicable solution??

I ask you then question asker, what do YOU think the Democrats would do if they had house majority?

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The majority of Republicans believe in following the law first and foremost. If you can't make money without breaking the law then you need a new business plan. If what you are saying is right you believe that the majority of Republicans can only make a profit if they can do so illegally. So you are saying that Republicans are crooks.

You should really think things through before you start spouting this rhetoric.

Neo you and I have our differences in opinion but I like what you've written here. You make a good point. Although I don't believe there are any "good" Republicans. Or for that matter "good" politicians. They're all crooked.

Get a new leader that will listen to our voice.

By the way, watch the video and you'll see what out current leader did. It's kind of long, but worth it.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-826005992...

By voting with the people, who demand realistic border security.

Shouldnt you be posting on fugly