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The key here is enforcement of either existing or future law, without it, were spinning our wheels. I believe existing law allows for a hearing prior to deportation, as it should. Without the power to arrest, a hearing will never happen though. The STATES need to be more aggressive with this and it seems to me the Fed's to often tie their hands. I'd like to see them back off in that regard, if THEY can't figure out how to get it done. It's a good question though, WHY haven't the powers that be, for the last couple of decades, figured out how to apply the law in a more meaningful way. I just don't see this as an Obama, or even a Bush decade issue, it's bigger than that. The system is "broke".

Demagogue, VERY fitting, I like that word, might start using it myself. An accurate description of those who would lead their fellow citizens in any number of things. From Community organizing to Astroturf in your face organizing.

Amnesty doesn't prove anybody was right or wrong, it's just another tool to gather up those that need a closer look. There is a place for it, I'm not sure it's warranted in this case, but I wouldn't throw out the idea.