Bruce reminded me that I forgot one of the all-time most annoying things people say in defense of ILLEGAL immigrants. I did cover it in my post preceding this one, but Bruce does a much better job, so here's what people say that annoys the shit out of him and me both:
"THESE PEOPLE PAY TAXES!"Yes, but only in the same way I "paid taxes" this morning when I plunked down $1.46 for a $1.39 cup of coffee at 7-11.
If they're here ILLEGALLY, they don't have a valid SS# or Taxpayer ID#, so they're not paying state or federal income taxes.
If they're here ILLEGALLY, they don't have a REGISTERED motor vehicle, so they're not paying any registration "fees" (read: taxes), nor are they paying any motor vehicle excise taxes.
If they're here ILLEGALLY, they don't have a permanent address, so it's doubtful they own the house they're living in, so they don't pay property taxes.
If I were to "forget" to pay any of the above taxes, I would be subject to punitive measures, including monetary fines and possible prison time.
I don't want special treatment. I just want all the "rights" that an illegal alien in this country enjoys.
Thanks Bruce!