>>>>>But see, this is the issue: I don't agree with you. So, with that in mind, I stand by my solution. It may not happen, but I believe it can. If I say it can't from the start, it won't. I'm not doing that.
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>>>>FWIW, I heard on the radio today that there are now about 6,000 INS agents, roughly triple what they're used to be. So if we set those agents only to the problem of getting the estimated 12 million illegals out of the country, that's 2,000 per agent. What's a reasonable amount of time for an agent to spend on an individual, finding them, getting the order, attending a hearing, etc., etc. Surely a minimum of 10 hours (which is think is way too short) a piece? So, let's see. That's 4 per agent per week (assuming 40 hour work week), if all goes well. 2000/4 = 500, so if every individual can be handled in 10 hours, with the current staff, that would be a mere 500 weeks to deport the illegals who are here with the current staff.
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>>>>And that's only if we take them off handling the borders or any other responsibilities.
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>>>>Of course, we could increase the number of agents, but how much are you willing to spend on this? Pure economics is why most people, including folks at the INS, don't think deporting them all is feasible.
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>>>>Tamar
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>>>I think that the Administration should kick everyone out of the country except itself and the Department of Homeland Security. Then let Homeland Security decide upon who should be let back into the country! :)
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>>>We can always put the 12-20 million illegal aliens in jail. That will surely protect us. Then lock up the employers who hired them. Lots of good sound "Real American" logic. If I keep up this trend of thought I will become a republican before you know it! :)
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>>See, it didn't take you too long to come to your senses.
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>lol :)

I was hoping you would realize I was being facetious.

I've always like you, Tom. Don't hate me just because I'm right... <vbg>