That's the reason we have large-scale illegal immigration because we send a clear message that there are no negative consequences to breaking our immigration laws. And if you persevere long enough, you are going to get what you want.
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Most Americans feel it doesn't make any sense for people to come into the country illegally, give birth and have a new U.S. citizen. But the advocates for illegal immigrants will make a fuss they'll claim you're punishing the children, and I suspect the leadership doesn't want to deal with that.Ira Mehlman
There is no reason to flood the labor market with more unskilled workers when we have a more than ample supply in this country.
Ira Mehlman
The idea that if you break the law and put yourself and your family in that situation, that it's unfair for the government to take action against you, doesn't make any sense. It's unfortunate when these thing happen, but you have to look at who created the situation in the first place.
Ira Mehlman
Some religious groups and people like Cardinal Mahony are engaging in hysterics. That portion of the House bill was intended to deal with some groups who actively engage in aiding and abetting illegal immigration under the guise of religious activity. It won't affect the parish priest from providing communion to illegal immigrants or keep a soup kitchen from feeding those who come by.
Ira Mehlman
It's interesting that the rest of us didn't get a day off from paying for services. We've got only a partial picture what life would be like if we didn't have millions of illegal immigrants here.
Ira Mehlman
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