The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[BarTopDancer]

I haven't really spoken a lot about this topic here. I'm going to divulge a bit further in to my thoughts on this.

If someone snuck across the border, got a job (whatever job it is as long as it's legal), is supporting him/herself, and their family (if they have one) and not sucking the life out of our social programs (welfare, food stamps, wic) then I don't have a huge problem with them being here. Yes, they are illegal, yes, they should have gone through the proper channels, but at this stage in the situation they are making a living, support themselves, being productive and probably doing work that no one who is here legally would want to do anyways. They may not be paying taxes but they are making an effort to truly make a better life for themselves.

If someone snuck across the border, is not making any effort to support him/herself, and their family (if they have one) and has signed up for our social programs (welfare, food stamps, wic) then they need to leave. They are not contributing to our tax dollars and are taking advantage of our programs.

These opnions go for anyone who is here illegally. Our social programs are strained enough without people who are here illegally taking advantage of them.