I am for amnesty. Just like Ronald Reagan and Lindsey Graham........two fine Republican leaders.....

And Reagan solved NOTHING when he gave out amnesty. If all we do is give amnesty it'll just delay the problem again instead of solving it.

Reagan said it was the biggest mistake he made as President. If you're trying to mock Reagan or equate him with Graham you're opinion has less relevance than I thought--and that's saying a lot.

Graham is nothing like Reagan. He's a liberal not a conservative.

The illegals that are here now won't apply for citizenship. Why should they when they can stay in this country without any serious consequences from the feds? Will the government waive the thousands of dollars that it costs for the application fees? The current group of millions of people who immigrated and are/have applied for citizenship through the proper channels are really PO'd about the amnesty option. At least those I know personally are angry about it.

What we need is a combo-stepped approach.

1. Write workable and meaningful alien worker laws. What we have now is a joke. Set out a system whereby companies (including major farming operations) submit requirements. Set up worker visa sign-up stations around Mexico. Those who wish to come to the U.S. should sign-up. This is, in essence, a hiring bureau for American companies who need help and have been approved to handle imported workers. A system like this would allow Mexicans to come to this country and fill a need. Take the need for people to pick crops. Right now we only allow an infinitesimal number and does not come close to filling the need. These are good paying jobs that include housing during crop picking. The wages are from $15 to $25 per hour. (Americans taking unemployment could work these jobs but are not.)

Note: Many of the illegals are not here to become Americans. They come for work and money to send home. Many would prefer to come and work for a bit and return. They don't because of the fear they cannot get back into the U.S.

2. Rework the procedures to immigrate and become a citizen.  Our current procedures are cumbersome and exorbitantly expense. We make it extremely difficult for people to come to this country.

3. Provide employers with the tools to check citizenry status and green card status. Reports are all over the place as to the availability of tools to employers. All employers should be able to inquire into a data base for status.

4. Federal government checking employers for employees having valid papers. Any employer breaking the rules should punished and punishment should be more than a slap on the wrist. Employers need to know that the odds are against them.

5. Enforce border security. Right now we all know it is a joke! All those who wish to enter have to do is wait until the border guards move to another area. 'Course, they can always cross where the border patrol cannot go in a vehicle for environmental reasons.

After we have instituted these things, we can address what to do with the illegals who are left. In no way should someone who has come here illegally get in before those who have waited and waited and paid and paid.

Well said. Too bad that politicians are too dumb to think about something like this. Instead they just want to situation to remain the same for some reason.

Why don't you immigrate to Mexico??? We would LOVE it.......