The year was 1986.  We tried the carrot approach, I suppose hoping that if we were understanding and big-hearted, the curse of nonstop illegal immigration would cease.  President Reagan, a conservative Republican, with the acquiescence of Congress, granted amnesty to millions of foreign nationals illegally residing in the United States. The slate was wiped clean, and from then on, we were told, the government would get serious about illegal immigration.  The borders would be secured, immigration law enforced.  It was a sham.  Mass illegal immigration continued unabated.  Just another slap in the face to American citizens. The national nightmare is back.  We are again told that amnesty is needed.  It's as if our leaders took a collective, deluding sedative.  State governments unilaterally declare "states' rights" on an issue clearly in the federal purview. We are...(Read Full Article)