[goldfinch]

That is a false premise. It may be what happens, but it is not required by any means.

I realize that it is not 'required'. And, of course, we could round up and deport those who are here illegally...or simply make their lives here so difficult that they would self-deport. But, as I said, I do not think the American people will support that path and I know the politicians do not. So I do not think it will be done.

[Defiant]

I do not think the American people will support that path and I know the politicians do not. So I do not think it will be done.

Actually, I think this is what the American people do want. They've just been made to feel like they would be bad people if they express their support for deportation. So they keep it to themselves. What we need is an unabashed proponent to explain it, and over time, support will build. Someone like Duncan Hunter. Thompson, I fear, has your mindset, and would give amnesty to the 12 million, because he doesn't imagine deporting them.