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Reading Derek's story is the number 1 reason why I am so angered by the government unwillingness to do anything about the illegal immigration issue. Many, many people have come here and become citizens the legal way. Why should those who sneak in be allowed to stay ? Why should we give in to these people just because they scream the loudest and the lawmakers are too afraid to say, "no" ?
While I agree that we need to go after employers who hire illegals, we also need to send a clear message to anyone wishing to become a citizen. They need to understand that they must follow the rules and go about their path to citizenship just like everyone else before them.