Illegal Immigration Discussion Thread

[The_Iceflash]

So, what are your thoughts on illegal immigration? This is a hot topic in the US and it would be interesting to hear the thoughts of non-US UD members regarding this issue. I would of course like to hear US UD members' thoughts as well. Debates involving issues surrounding the Citizenship Clause in the fourteenth amendment, healthcare, car insurance, eduation, etc are all areas open for discussion. This recent news article can be the launching pad for this discussion:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_immigrati ... ge_student

[Lazario]

Is this really still a "trending" topic right now? Even as far as politics are concerned?

[The_Iceflash]

Is this really still a "trending" topic right now? Even as far as politics are concerned?

I think so. This ties in with the Healthcare debate, education, national security issues, financial issues, etc.