I think your premise is highly questionable, that the illegal immigration is a "minor and inconsequential problem". Although it's not our biggest problem, it's hardly minor or inconsequential.
Dave Oesterreich

OK Dave, since John is tap-dancing all around this, perhaps you can tell me why illegal immigration is, in your opinion, consequential and major.

Dead easy to put this to rest- if there were no jobs for 'em, the Mexicans(which are the particular "illegal immigrants" John is ranting about- wouldn't be heading for the U.S. Start putting those who hire them in jail, and you may be surprised how quickly this supposed "problem" is resolved.