vivo – I agree with you to some extent. Never thought I’d say that. 
I’m not spooked about the immigrants. Immigration, new blood, keeps this country strong.
The illegals, however, greatly unbalance the scales of our economy. They don’t contribute their share, while extracting an enormous cost. You’re right that Dems and Pubs both hire them… and they shouldn’t.
I’m 1/4 Native American (I’m a real mutt.) My “maiden” name was Ojeda. Spanish was my Father’s family’s tongue. I’ve lived among them, natch. It’s not a xenophobic thing with me. It’s just the very real economic threat. I’m all for a better immigration system. I want people to come here who want to become U.S. citizens. I want them to be emotionally invested in our country; to share its core values and concept of the American Dream. I don’t want those who just want a job and don’t want to integrate.
That’s the same problem I have with American blacks. They seem to not share our values, and refuse to integrate. Too many seem to hate America, and they tear at the fabric of our society. They are just as destabilizing as illegal immigrants, and generally don’t work as hard. That’s the real basis of the remaining “racial” divide in this country. It’s the culture, not the skin.
