[Surfah]

I was a spanish speaking missionary in the states. I once had my entire teaching pool decimated as INS set up a roadblock in our area and several chartered buses lined up alongside. Each car was stopped and those unable to demonstate proof of legal residence were escorted to the bus which eventually took them to deportation.

I remember writing my mission president that week and explaining to him I don't know what we are to do. In his wisdom, he said be patient. Within a month about half of our contacts had returned.

Now working in the construction and trade industry I see illegals drive our economy (construction) daily. I have often contended that if every illegal were to not show for work for a week, it would cripple our economy.

I am not sure what the answer is. I think open borders is a big mistake. I think what hoyacoug suggested as to closed borders with easier access to become legal is the best alternative to what we have.