[AmericanInTokyo]

It is "regularization."

This is the first step in the process of "amnesty". De-facto, it is a precedent to amnesty and therefore, can and should be considered as intrinsically a part of this process. Maybe Tom Tancredo (Republican-Colorado) could shed some light on this point.

[Zviadist]

This is the first step in the process of "amnesty".

Bull. Since when is being forced to pay a penalty considered "amnesty"?

According to the dictionary, amnesty is:

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am·nes·ty   Pronunciation Key  (mn-st)
n. pl. am·nes·ties

A general pardon granted by a government, especially for political offenses.

tr.v. am·nes·tied, am·nes·ty·ing, am·nes·ties

To grant a general pardon to.

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[Latin amnstia, from Greek amnsti. See amnesia.]

So how is being forced to pay a FINE equal to a "general pardon"?

[sneakypete]

This is the first step in the process of "amnesty". De-facto, it is a precedent to amnesty and therefore, can and should be considered as intrinsically a part of this process.

You understand this,and rest assured Ron Paul understands it,too. He's just making excuses.

[Redbob]

Just look at where Rep. Paul's district is; Mexicans are a significant percentage of the voters there.
And who said Paul wouldn't bow to expediency?