[Ben Ficklin]

Its the same in the sense that they both require documentation, to prove otherwise. OTOH, being illegal requires none.

Having said that, I understand where you're coming from, forget about these misdemeanors and civil infractions, pass a law that makes them all felons. Oops, they already tried that and fit hit the shan.

[dirtboy]

Its the same in the sense that they both require documentation, to prove otherwise. OTOH, being illegal requires none.

That's a silly similarity. If someone does not have documentation and there is no record of them receiving a visa, they by definition entered illegally.

Having said that, I understand where you're coming from, forget about these misdemeanors and civil infractions, pass a law that makes them all felons.

Typical tactic on your part - putting words in my mouth.

I think the current laws only need minor revisions. What does need to be done is that we actually ENFORCE existing laws.