[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

Here's a plan even the Democrats will love..........

Millions of people are trying to get into this country.

Let's make some big bucks on that fact.

First....set a number of legal immigrants each year...say 1,2 or 3 million.

Second....run a lottery that's open to the whole world.....criminals not eligible......

Each chance will cost $1000 and the drawing will occur every 3 months.

Potential immigrants can submit as many chances as they want....so the richer people have an advantage.

I'd be conservative if I said the government would make several $billions each year.....

money that could be invested in tighter border security, more guards or fences.

This would work if illegal entry was punishable in every instance with a severe fine and or instant deportation.

Children born to illegals while on American soil would not become instant citizens...

This plan would be much fairer than allowing a disproportionate number of Mexicans to cross the border.

It would take some backbone but it would send a clear message to the entire world that a life in America is a privilege.

The alternative will mean civil war.

When the economy cycles into the next recession, Mexicans and Anglos will be literally fighting hand to hand for the few available jobs!

[ArmyTeach]

. Why not? My grandson goes to a public charter school where admission is by lottery, which basically gives my granddaughter priority when her turn comes.

[soccer_maniac]

That plan is against Mexicans :)

Currently only Mexicans have a chance to come here illegally. It's not like you get on a plane on get here illegally from, say, Poland.

[Grinder]

It would take some backbone but it would send a clear message to the entire world that a life in America is a privilege.

Missing from the picture, the "backbone."