The "Logic" Used for Amnesty

To better understand the positions held and logic used to argue for amnesty for illegal aliens I tabulated the arguments and premises I've heard used by proponents of amnesty; or in their words "comprehensive immigration". Here they are"

1. Illegal aliens (immigrants) should be given amnesty because it is the "humane" thing to do.

2. ......because they work hard.

3. .....so that they can come out of the shadows, to become "legal" and "lawful".

4. The solution to immigration is to enact "Comprehensive Immigration"; i.e. the same plan passed in 1986--only this time for 12 to 20 million illegal aliens.

5. The plan is not "amnesty" because aliens will be required to pay a fine, learn English, and go to the back of the immigration line.

6. Immigration laws should not be enforced because it is traumatic for the children of illegal aliens.

7. Anyone who wants immigration laws enforced is a "racist".

8. Illegal aliens are otherwise law abiding.

9. Illegal aliens deserve amnesty because they have been "exploited" by American employers.

10. Building fences will only mean that illegal aliens will construct longer ladders.

I have forgotten one or more of proponents of amnesty "premises" but this covers most of them I've heard. When you put them together it highlights the foolishness of the issue.