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If they illegally crossed the border to get into the country and then applied for asylum to circumvent the immigration laws we should find a way to deport them. They have already passed up opportunities to seek asylum in Mexico If they are coming from the southern triangle. Our immigration laws are in bad shape and we need to fix them. We cannot take care of everyone.
IF (biggest word in such debates) IF it is proven they entered this country illegally, lived here for a bit and when caught ask for asylum I understand your position. If they walk up to a border agent, which most do, and seek asylum then no we should find a way to check out their story. Passing up Mexico (with it's YUGE drug gang problem) isn't a viable excuse to deny entry into the USofA. I agree we need to get real with our immigration laws- far too often 'nativists' are in charge.
We aren't taking care of everyone, just the very rich and drug related... eace