Actually, it's the law. I didn't write it and I didn't sign it into law. But, it's the law.
What you did not mention is that for every 30-something with 2 kids, there is most likely at least one that still hasn't learned the language, has very few marketable skills, may be working off books and paying no taxes, may be receiving government assistance in its many forms, etc.
Also, you failed to mention that the years that family has been here illegally they may have received government assistance such as food stamps, subsidized housing, Medicaid, free school lunch, maybe ESL tutors for free, put additional burdens on our public school system, free college tuition, etc. All of these benefits were funded by taxpayers. There is a finite amount of money in each of these programs. Giving these illegal immigrants benefits to which they are not entitled to is stealing it from US citizens who also need these benefits. The city of Denver expects to spend $100M supporting illegal immigrants this year and none of those expenditures were in the budget. The city has decided to reduce Public Safety officers, cut back on health services and elderly services, etc. American citizens are being adversely affected to provide for individuals and families who have committed a federal crime crossing our borders.
We definitely disagree. You feel it's inhumane to send them back. I feel it's inhumane to American citizens who are ignored so that illegal immigrants can receive benefits other American citizens paid for. When upholding the law is sick, demented and vindictive and allowing criminal behavior to go unpunished is acceptable, then I'll gladly identify as sick, demented and vindictive .
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