I think there should be at least one more compromise to consider; perhaps this could even be part of #3 concerning citizenship. Perhaps those who immigrated illegally who want to stay could be granted residency but not citizenship. Those who wish to become citizens and have the ability to vote ought to be required to return to their nation of origin and follow the proper procedures.

I think this is one of the biggest problems people have with illegal immigration/amnesty, the idea that non-citizens who came here illegally can relatively easily be granted amnesty and citizenship and the ability to impact the political processes. If this happens, the Republicans are at a distinct disadvantage because immigrants tend to vote Democrat (which explains why more Republicans oppose illegal immigration and more Democrats favor it).

Personally, this bothers me as well; not because I’m concerned about the Republicans (I’m not) but the principle. Citizenship should mean something. I think granting residency/denying citizenship is a very reasonable compromise for amnesty.

That’s not been what I have observed with my own two eyes.

They have not been able to do it so far or we would not have 50 million illegals mooching off our state and federal government.