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Titus - Good point. I think that the racism remarks arise from misunderstanding the nationalistic intent laced with generalizations. I think the point was made earlier in the thread that generalizations applied to a race is racism. I don't think it is clear to everyone (myself included) when some statements are intended only for illegals - if they are made as statements about "Mexicans", "Chinese", whatever.
Rick - First paragraph sounds like one of the best solutions I have heard yet. Not only are you getting rid of illegals, you're most likely getting rid of illegals who have commited other crimes. And somebody stop me here if I'm wrong, but don't legal citizens even give up their rights once they are merely accused of a crime.
Second para touches on a very blurry subject. All I can say is that the Canadians have been battling this problem for a lot longer than we have (with regard to French instead of Spanish) and it has almost split the country.
Third para is good as well. Walls sound like one of the most economically feasible solutions. I think that more should be done to address the problems of Mexico as well. However, I get the impression that there are some very wealthy and powerful people who see it in their best interest to keep Mexico subordinate - cheap labor now that NAFTA is in effect would be just one reason.
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