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Originally Posted by dogzilla
I wasn't suggesting verifying citizenship at the hospital. I was suggesting the government do the job it is supposed to and deport illegal immigrants when they are found. But what the heck, our nanny state has enough resources to sustain 10% unemployment and invite more people to come to this country illegally because there's some jobs that unemployed Americans are too good for, like construction.
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In fact, more illegal immigrants were deported in Obama's first year in office than in any previous recent year.
I'm all for providing due process and deporting illegal immigrants, particularly those that pose a threat or committed a crime while in the US.
In the long run, it is far more cost effective to provide a path to citizenship (with a fine) for most of the millions already here; those working and contributing to the economy and the social fabric of the country.
And, I dont support sweeping raids on work places that round up some who are legal residents or citizens and hold them w/o cause, which was the more common practice in the recent past.