There are already millions of undocumented workers in the u. s. would you favor granting them amnesty since they are working or make them leave and file the proper forms and papers? do you believe the u. s. is doing enough to prevent undocumented workers from sneaking into the country? would you favor a cap on the number of immigrants entering the u. s. and why? what do you think are some of the economic effects—positive and negative—of having so many immigrants living in the u. s.?

1- It would be very expensive and time-consuming to deport all illegal aliens currently in the country even if you knew their whereabouts, and in the process you would uproot families and divide communities, leaving a slew of social problems for years to come. Amnesty and a path to citizenship for law-abiding people who are willing to integrate into American society is a far more practical idea.

However, one criticism of amnesty is very true, namely that it encourages more illegal immigration. If we simply grant amnesty now, then more people will illegally immigrate, and we will face the same problems we have now further down the line. Hence, amnesty must be coupled with meaningful immigration reform that reduces illegal immigration and creates a fair system for legal immigration.

2- I don't think the government is willing to do what it will take in order to really reduce the numbers. They would have to heavily fine the companies who hire undocumented workers. If there is an incentive to hire them (really cheap labor that you can take serious advantage of), and no consequences for doing so (if they get caught, you just fine more), companies will continue to use them. It keeps costs low (which means lower prices for consumers, as well). If we were to fine the companies who hired these folks and paid them under the table (they are pretty much committing tax fraud), or have really heavy consequences for companies who continue to hire them, maybe they'd stop hiring them. There's not much reason to immigrate if you know you won't get a job. I'd be fine with having a certain amount private citizens could spend on services from "undocumented workers" (say, hiring the kid down the road to mow your lawn, or your co-worker's daughter to babysit, or the guy from the Millionaire's Club to paint your trim, or whatever). Say, up to $5,000 a year. This would be a good amount. It would definitely keep the farms and slaughterhouses from hiring up huge numbers of undocumented workers, but wouldn't ruin kids' chance to make college money, etc.

3- I think that if any illegal loves this country as much as they say they do and want instant citizenship,they can join the military and be granted citizenship after a tour. All you guys watch the news and hear how our boys are getting deployed three and four times, sometines more, so why don't these country loving illegals join the military to really be of service and be that part of the country that supports what we really stand for. There is a lot more to this country than a job and babies. There are so many more things to be polled than just the amount of illegals here,like teen pregnancies,alcohol problems,and many other things, but everyone is so concerned about being P,C. that noone is really looking at the real problems.I think it is insane to imply capping something that has no bottom. It is just common reasoning.,and that is just my point, allow them to serve the country they claim to love and at least they can earn the respect they demand.

4- Everyone are Immigrants. I strongly believe that there is no problem with undocumented workers come to the United States. All they come here for is for there children but yes of course there are gonna be some bad immigrants coming here. But that's not just one race.