the big argument here is that illegals are a drain on the economy right? WRONG. our economy is a market capitolist economy. meaning that our economy is competitive. we compete to keep prices down for the consumer while making as big of a profit is possible. So its simple math, if you cost of production is smaller (aka labor), there is more profit possibility, or prices stay down for consumers. so if a commodity such as strarberries cost 1.00 lb, with higher cost of production it would cost alot more.
In other words, they are not placing any strain on the econmy. they are helping keep prices down. so they stablize our economy.
You want to talk about a real DRAIN on the econmy, OUTSOURCING. would you rather talk about losing low paying jobs, or high paying jobs that are completly leaving the country. with immigrant workers they are taking low paying wages, but outsourcing takes highly paid technical jobs.
This whole issue is used as a political tool. the real problem is the republicans are facing losing seats in congress. think about it. during the presidental race the issue was gay marriage. when was the last time you heard about it? you dont. its a tool used. now its this.