>>>They aren't technically INS agents, but the law instructs them to arrest illegal aliens simply for being illegal aliens.
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>>You mean like they do in other countries, except where they will kill you on the spot?
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>That 'illegal' part seems to be a real kicker. Some folks seem to think illegal means bad or wrong or not allowed or something.

Well - if they're in the country illegally then technically aren't they doing something illegal just by being here?