[Henrietta]

" I am opposed to illegal immigration as well, but I don't feel the federal government should have a policy that bars people willing to work and contribute to America's economic growth, in favor of people who refuse to do a simple job unless paid a much greater sum of money. "

Actually, it doesn't sound like you are opposed to illegal immigration at all. And you feel that the government should favor illegal immigrants over its own citizens. You think it's okay for people to come here illegally, but only if they will work for peanuts. I say it's not okay for them to be here at all.

[Texas_Dawg]

Actually, it doesn't sound like you are opposed to illegal immigration at all.

I am opposed to illegal immigration. I am also opposed to jay-walking and breaking any laws.

And you feel that the government should favor illegal immigrants over its own citizens.

No, I don't. I think the laws on immigration should either be enforced, but preferably, changed. GWB is choosing to change them and I agree with that.

but only if they will work for peanuts.

I support a policy that brings in the immigration necessary to fill jobs at a level that will keep the economy growing, with people wanting to live and respect our society (as the overwhelming amount of Mexican immigrants (who make up the large majority of our illegal immigration) do).

I say it's not okay for them to be here at all.

If the law goes through (it probably won't) and they are given legal status, will you respect and treat them as any other legal resident?