Just to clear the air and let some of you know that immigration (even illegal) is not all bad, let me make the following points:

1. This is an immigrant country, and even times of mass immigration (like the early 1900s) eventually fueled the economy. Change is tough, and wages ARE driven down temporarily, but eventually all immigrants are working AND buying things, and the economy gets even stronger.

2. Germany is facing a problem with too many retirees and not enough workers to pay social security. Their salvation has been Turkish immigrants. Ours is Mexican workers. Contrary to what many think, they mostly pay all taxes, because they work not for cash, but with forged documents. In fact go to the Michigan government unclaimed monies site (or others) and look at all the Mexican names on the list of unclaimed tax refunds. You see, many are paying much more than their share, because they don't even claim their refunds. Most who are paying into our social security fund will never see a penny back, either.

3. Whatever you may think about the laws and what they should be, don't forget that the people are doing what you would do for your family - finding a better life.

Steve

http://www.EverythingAboutTravel.com