Two-thirds (68%) of Americans believe it is possible to reduce illegal immigration while just 20% disagree. The belief that the issue could be addressed adds to the intensity of the debate.
A similar number (66%) believe it doesn't make sense to debate new immigration laws until we can first control our borders and enforce existing laws. Just 21% disagree with that approach.
However, those who are seeking a compromise on the issue may be underestimating the public desire to reduce the number of illegal aliens already living in the country as well as stopping the flow of future illegal immigration.
In our survey, we informed respondents that there are 11 million illegal aliens living in the United States and that more than half have lived here for more than five years. Upon hearing those facts, 40% favored forcibly requiring all 11 million to leave the United States. Just 44% are opposed to a forcible removal of illegal aliens.
This does not mean that 40% would support whatever actions are required to remove the current population of illegal aliens. However, it clearly indicates that there is no broad support for a policy that begins with an assumption that those who already live here should be allowed to stay...
Immigration · Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:49 · · Importance: 1
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Comments
SO HOW LONG BEFORE THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT WITH THE HELP OF RED CHINA TAKE OVER HERE?
And will we who will not run be shot out of handed or just worked to death inside a camp system? and is Villaraigosa helping MS-13 And other's if you know what i mean?
guess who is looking at me now the DOJ For political reasons and bad words about drug dealers.
and come on guys you can't stop mass so called illegals from coming here the system wants more people, and if you become a "Refusniks" may god help you.
The drug dealers in mexico city have control over this outrage and are using it to take this nation down.
Posted by: Fred Dawes at Apr 5, 2006 5:46 PM