[HarmlessLovableFuzzball]

>183 arrests isn't a confidence inspiring number.

But its starting to send a message.

[LIConFem]

"But its starting to send a message."

According to the article, the "operations have been goin on for years." If that's true, the message just ain't gettin' out.

That said, 183 is better than 0.

[HEY4QDEMS]

But its starting to send a message.

According to Forbes, 95% of us works for the other 5%. If you really want to send a message, focus on the 5% part of the equation.

If no one hires the illegals, they will go home by themselves which is allot cheaper than playing a government funded game of hide and seek.

[Tarkus2040]

"The arrests included people convicted of sex offenses, child abuse, cocaine trafficking and weapons violations. They were originally from 26 countries and most eventually will be deported."

"Most"?! Which ones fit the criteria for remaining in the country? It must be the child abusers and molestors, since Florida is a haven for the scumbags.

[Labyrinthos]

"But its starting to send a message"

Until the word gets around that those arrested are given an appreance ticket and then released without bail with instructions to appear in court several weeks down the road, which gives them plenty of time to buy a new set of identification papers and slip back into the shadows.