TB, I think the concern about illegal immigrants is overblown. For one, how in the world can anyone know how many are in this country and what has been the practical effect of their presence? You've identified the trade-off: we don't have to pay $5 p/lb for tomatoes, but we do support medical care at hospitals because illegals don't have medical insurance.

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