I should be for amnesty because it worked so well? Why do another fail?
No that does not mean I want to arrest and deport all the illegal immigrants.

I’m wondering why you keep suggesting I support the strongest measures, instead of say any of the many possibilities short of that.

How would I reduce illegal immigration? One, a good strong border, and have real penalties for commercial employers of illegal immigrants. It’s stupid to ignore the demand side. I would make employers liable for fines and or jail. Jail in the event of repeat offenders. Jail then deportation for all the violent felons. Many of the non violent felons. Some of the lessor criminals.

Then maybe we can afford patience. Only then.