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Originally Posted by lookout123
If they broke the law to get here, and they broke the law to work illegally, then they are by definition criminals. You don't give known criminals legal residency status.
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Have you ever sped? I bet the answer is yes. You broke the law. You are therefore a criminal, and we should question your morality. Maybe we should take away your right to vote since you are a criminal? Seriously, do you think we should categorize all illegal immigrants as criminals? Do you think we should categorize every person who broke any law as criminals? Speeding? What about littering? Were you ever late re-registering your car? Has your drivers licence ever expired before you went in and got a new one? What about loosing your ID, and going around for a few days before having the time to go in and get a new one? All of these acts is illegal. So I guess I am a criminal too.
I don't think the majority of people believe the majority of illegal immigrants are "criminals", which implies deviant behavior and a propensity to break serious laws. They are seeking a better life. I think the issue most people have with their illegal status is that they do not pay into the 'system' (taxes) yet receive the benefits (medical care).