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I think I am in favor of granting permenent residency status to students who graduate from American High Schools. Let me explain.

I have a friend who lives in Southern Cakifornia. About ten years ago he hired a pretty young woman who was an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. She traveled to the U.S. to escape political persecution and was on a "death list" in her own country. She cames over at age 16 so those in power were seeking political revenge against her family.

To make a long story short, she was an ideal housekeeper and the perfect employee. She graduated from high school here in the U.S. with 4.0 average, and then went to college and graduated with a perfect 4.0 gpa again.

She saved her money and brought other relatives over. Their children are also doing well in school. She now works for a major Hollywood studio executive and make big bucks and is just as charming as she was when I first met her. She has been granted amnesty.

She is like a second daughter to my friend. He beems proudly whenever he stands with her socially.

She would make a perfect poster child for this program and should be applauded by all. She traveled long miles, by foot and through "terrific hardship." She is the perfect example of a "self-made woman" and a good example of the type of person we ought to reward with this program.

REfugees from El Salvador are another matter. This is why she got amnesty. El Salvadorans aren't sent north with fairy stories of retaking their native homeland, Aztlan. Mexican illegals are. Giving amnesty to one refugee at a time is far different than allowing the current invasion to be 'legalized'.

Dear Ex-Tex, what a lovely, heartwarming story. I'm with you. Let's let anyone come here and stay as long as they want, let's let in another 8 million or so, as long as they are affable, attractive and able to maintain a 4.0 GPA. We ALL NEED AFFORDABLE MAIDS, and God knows Hollywood isn't churning out enough films yet.

But I'm sorry to see that when you left Texas, you lost your regard for the rule of law. For every Salvadoran poster girl, there are 10 illegal felons in California prisons doing time for murder, torture, child molestation, armed robbery and other minor pecadillos. Watch what you wish for.

Trouble is, it will encourage and reward ILLEGAL immigration. With 8 to 10 million ILLEGAL immigrants already here and at least 100,000 a year more ILLEGAL immigrants pouring over the Mexican border alone, you're in favor of this because it may have been good for one person?
What about over-taxed AMERICANS shouldering the burden for
medical care and schooling for these people. Let them wait in line and legally apply for citizenship or stay home!

Lets put a sign on the Statue of Liberty that reads "no-vacancy"