You don't believe a poll like this?
* June 6, 2006: AP/Ipsos Poll: Improved Attitudes Toward Immigrants In U.S., Europe; Europeans Remain More Skeptical Than Americans
And this was taken right at the height of the immigration demonstrations.
Yeah, I'm sure they convinced a lot of Americans to be more welcoming to illegal aliens.
Let's just say "I view it with deep suspicion." ( hattip: Winnie ther Poo )
BTW, I neglected to mention that I liked your analysis, and always enjoy your researches.