Reply #99: They aren't our enemy

[barb162]

And it makes no difference how illegals come in, off ships, off planes, walking over the border, etc. I think this country has the right to defend and patrol its borders and decide who is allowed here. Take a look at Mexico's immigration laws...they have some big fines for people who are there illegally. It's a right of every nation.

Between offshoring and hiring illegals, I think the American worker is having a real problem. Large fines and jail time for employers hiring illegals should be implemented. Whole industries of American workers have been affected by illegals and those hiring illegals. Until every American citizen who wants a job and can do the job has a job, I say no more illegals. If people want to apply to live in this country, let the legal route be the way.