[WOSG]

"The point is not to eliminate immigration. It is to control who comes in and how many to admit."

Agreed.

That is why the hyper-ventilation over this program is mis-placed.

The guest worker program is a way to channel the immigration and regularize the currently underground economy.

Too many here seem to not want ANY immigration. So let me ask you all: What is the proper amount of legal immigration (per year) in terms of our percentage of population?
(eg. 1%, 2%, etc.)
And what would be the best *reasons* for immigration? waiting job? family links? send a big check to the US govt?

"The euphemism "guest worker" used to describe this amnesty is a lie cloaked in fancy dress. " That is not a serious comment. I've refuted that point elsewhere. Amnesty is granting gree cards, and this doesnt do that. It's not amnesty.

"Those illegals who seek legal status have no loyalty to this country, nor have they pledged fealty to the United States of America. They come for financial and selfish gain...period." And many legal immigrants come for financial gain. What's the problem with that?

What if the 8 million illegals were swedish women coming here to staff tanning salons and snag ski instructor jobs. would you be that bent out of shape about it?

[Thumper1960]

What if the 8 million illegals were swedish women coming here to staff tanning salons and snag ski instructor jobs. would you be that bent out of shape about it?

Again.

"The point is not to eliminate immigration. It is to control who comes in and how many to admit."

Swedish, Italian, Filipino, whatever.....the point is the same. Especially, in these times,..."The point is not to eliminate immigration. It is to control who comes in and how many to admit."