[My2Cents]

I suppose Bush could increase the INS and Border Patrol's resources to absolutely stop the flow entirely. But then the "real conservatives" here would complain that he's spending too much federal money. He can't win with you guys.

[luvbach1]

...stop the flow entirely. But then the "real conservatives" here would complain that he's spending too much federal money.

I'd vote for that. By the way, are you are "real conservative"?

[FITZ]

I suppose Bush could increase the INS and Border Patrol's resources to absolutely stop the flow entirely. But then the "real conservatives" here would complain that he's spending too much federal money.

Bush has promised to cut the federal deficit in half --- a very good place to find that money would be to go after the employers of illegals --- fine them $25,000 a head ---- depending on how many crimes they committed in hiring illegals. The fines could range from $5,000 to $25,000 and up --- with 20 million illegals here --- maybe 5 to 8 million actually working that could bring at least 25 billion to a trillion or more dollars.

[Old Fud]

I suppose Bush could increase the INS and Border Patrol's resources to absolutely stop the flow entirely. But then the "real conservatives" here would complain that he's spending too much federal money.

Nope. Border security is legitmate function of government, and all the more so when the only delivery systems terrorists have are people.