also, let me add for those who will say that they make up a huge part of certain industries, that is true, but it has only gotten that way because a blind eye has been turned for way too long. there are plenty of latinos who go through the right channels to get here, and with the unemployment rates as high as they are, i doubt filling the positions would be a hard sell.

another point worthy of note is the extremely high rate of guys paid in cash off the books. its not a problem with regards to just illegals, but it sure takes its toll. no tax revenue generated, which sure doesn't help things.