I do NOT blame these people for wanting a better life but there is NOTHING compassionate about sending the underground invitation to come here and take advantage of US.
Illegal aliens do more harm than good. They bankrupt our resources. They bankrupt many goods and services meant for legal citizens. They bankrupt our healthcare and educational systems. They commit crimes. Many join gangs and/or do drugs. Illegals may bring communicable disease into the country. They take jobs away from Americans especially in a bad economy. And the worst thing is that the illegals insult immigrants that have come here legally and have become legal American citizens and who have assimilated themselves into American society by learning the language and adopting our noble heritage and place in the world community.