Reply #2: They are an asset

[proud2BlibKansan]

not a deficit. They have certainly enriched my life and you should see the improvement in the neighborhood surrounding my school since Hispanics began moving there. I have no way of knowing how many are not legal immigrants but judging from what I know about how difficult it is to become a legal immigrant, I would guess the majority have broken the law to come here.

I know this is a complicated issue. But I don't believe that treating desperate immigrants like criminals is the answer. I know I would do ANYTHING for my family. If my kids were hungry I know I would break the law to feed them. And I wouldn't blink an eye to do it.

The real enemy here is the employer who exploits the undocumented workers. I say we focus on fair wage legislation and penalize employers instead of demonizing the undocumented workers.

As liberal Democrats, we stand on the side of human rights. Republicans selfishly frame this issue by complaining about these immigrants stealing their jobs and ruining our culture. It is all about how they personally are affected. I say we focus on what is best for our society and our country and refuse to engage in rhetoric that demonizes human beings.