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Originally Posted by memyselfI
Uh, perhaps you missed the part where I said that nearly HALF of the 'illegal immigrants' WERE HERE LEGALLY at least initially...
the point is if it were possible and uncomplicated for THEM to make themselves legal before they fell into illegal status then you would eliminate at least half of the problem. In addition, these people would have legal status and thus would qualify for jobs and paying taxes and would not ever be a drain on the system.
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No, I didn't miss it. It's just irrelevant. If you overstay your visa, you're illegal and are responsible for any fees that you might incur. I know as a liberal you're inclined to forgive laziness and stupidity, but let's reward it, shall we?