[TexasFreeper2009]

I started making this argument fairly recently, that we need to stop ALL immigration, not just illegal immigration.

The fact is ... we are FULL!

Put up a no vacancy sign on all the borders, because we don't have the resources to feed and care for the ones we have here now much less the 100’s of millions who would come here if given the chance.

[Rich21IE]

At first blush, your idea seems a bit nutty. But the real truth is we seem to have past the point of “peak” employment. Labor participation rates are in a tail spin and the construction trades have been slaughtered by the anemic housing starts and the shabby condition real estate market.

So........what are people coming to the US to do? There’s not enough jobs for the people already here! And I’m hearing that illegal border crossings from Mexico have steadily declined due to the lack of jobs; in fact, some of the “migrants” are returning to Mexico. I honestly don’t get it.

[SharpRightTurn]

“I started making this argument fairly recently, that we need to stop ALL immigration, not just illegal immigration. The fact is ... we are FULL! Put up a no vacancy sign on all the borders, because we don't have the resources to feed and care for the ones we have here now much less the 100’s of millions who would come here if given the chance.”

I'm with you. There should be at least a 5 year moratorium on immigration during which time we sweep the illegals out, find out who has overstayed visas, revoke citizenship improperly given to immigrants who did not meet the law, etc. Then, decide who WE NEED here, which will be very low numbers of immigrants (select scientists, etc.), not endless masses of cabbage pickers and mid-level tech workers to keep the Chamber of Commerce happy.

[Nea Wood]

Put up a no vacancy sign on all the borders

Amen! And when the screaming begins from those who can't get in, we should tell them, "Thank an illegal immigrant."