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We must also remember that the figures being quoted by everyone reflect relatively new statistics. You will recall in 1986, the United States granted amnesty to those illegal or undocumented immigrants residing in the country. So, this influx of people, who we know absolutely nothing about, has taken place during the past 19 years.

Those who understand border issues are not anti immigration. Rational people realize it is the immigrant population that has fueled the engine of this nation for more than 200 years. However, they demand we have an immigration policy that conforms to the reality of the times. We are in a war which could last for decades and we must know who is in our country at all times.

Frank and Christina Aebi have Hispanic relatives in Houston. They report that during a recent visit family members were complaining about people crossing into Texas and getting entitlements that even they did not receive. "They say that they worked here all their lives and now the money and Medicare and Medicaid are going to illegals. They even spoke in favor of the Minutemen. They told us about one of the TV channels in Houston that tells illegals to come to meetings where they will learn about all the rights they have. They also said on television that lawyers would be provided if illegals were arrested for anything." Frank concluded his remarks saying "There seems to be growing resentment in the legal Hispanic community."

Many people residing in the Border States feel a temporary guest worker program is realistic. It would supply those needed hands to harvest crops or fill other unmet labor needs. They also believe it should not give resident status. At the same time detention facilities should be constructed, capable of housing the huge number of people who elect to ignore our laws. Legislation needs to be passed that would provide for speedy deportation. Also, an honest effort should be made to deport the millions of illegals now residing in the country...and they should not qualify for guest worker status. Most important of all, our government should demand that both Mexico and Canada make serious efforts in a partnership to control the borders.

Will any of this wish list become law? Never, if we depend upon the weak willed politicians who place party politics in front of national security. The only way it will happen is for outraged citizens to express their anger to Congress and the Administration. Only then will our political wimps grow backbones.

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