First of all, thanks for sharing. It's hard sometimes to look at a issue practically when you are emotionally clouded by some of the other aspects of a complicated issue. My problem is that immigrants who come to the United States--both legally and illegally--are not always protected as they should be. Most are afraid to report violent crimes, sexual abuse, work place discrimination, and a host of other problems.

No on should ever be afraid to report a crime based on their fear of deportation, nor should they be in a position where people can take advantage of them. Our policy regarding immigration has been desensitized by approaching it from an economic or security perspective. They aren't an economic burden. They aren't a sap on our healthcare system. They are real people trying to do what is best for themselves and their families.