Originally Posted by Nightshade

Is it really?

Consider it from a national security standpoint. Any of these people coming across the border illegaly could be here to do harm, importing drugs (Mexican cops in this case), or otherwise are breaking our laws blatantly. This is a national security concern when you boil it all down.

War on drugs my ass....protecting our nation my ass...if you tie the hands that protect our border and show even a slight bit of leniency then people are going to walk all over you using your own rules to defend their actions.