Yes, I also believe border security should be a part of the U.S. Military. from a Democrat in Owego, NY

Girls are paying to go across the border and thence made through are picked up by the people they thought were helping and used for sex and beaten. All this to have a better life, when what they really get is lied to and used. What if this was your... from a Democrat in Elko, NV

If there is terrible violence coming across the border then I believe that there should be better security. from a Democrat in Graham, TX

Security measures are needed to insure community safety etc. but Immigrants should legally pursue citizenship but the process should be made easier and feasible. from a Democrat in Ivy, VA

We need to overhaul the process of immigration to deter illegal entry into the country and allow us to focus on criminal elements who enter for illegal activity. from a Democrat in Elgin, TX

Keep border security the same but make it illegal with more enforcement for hiring illegals and educating them and eliminate access to any healthcare. All the things that they come here for can only be achived through citizenship, a current visa and/or... from a Democrat in Dayton, OH

I live in Texas, and often work along the Border, which has become the Berlin Wall of North America for the legal crossings by families and workers. The red herring is "security." We need to protect ourselves from the narcotrafficantes, who are... from a Democrat in Dallas, TX

If you heavily prosecute employers who hire illegal immigrants, then those companies will be forced to offer living wages that Americans are wiling to work for or shut down. That's how capitalism works. If illegals can't work, they have no... from a Democrat in Manhattan, NY

Yes, only for people who are coming in without any intentions of becoming legal citizens. However they need to make it simpler for people to achieve citizenship. from a Democrat in Lake Villa, IL

Yes, but create a streamlined and simpler immigration policy to allow quicker legal immigration. from a Democrat in Bartow, FL

Build a wall....we as homeowners have walls between neighbors, that doesnt mean we are in dislike with our neighbors but a little security does hurt or harm anyone. In the case of our border not having a wall does affect our citizens, economy, way of... from a Democrat in Nuevo Laredo, TX

Yes, but only in conjunction with a reformed immigration policy and a humane, non-retaliatory and non-discriminatory path to citizenship for all current illegal immigrants. from a Democrat in Radcliff, KY

We cannot adequately police our very long borders, either south OR north without devoting massive resources to the task. I think we would be better off making entry easier and less expensive so long as folks register. To my mind, it's more... from a Democrat in Clear Creek, IN

What is needed is strict/strong penalties for any employer hiring illegal immigrants and the same for landlords who provide housing. Added border security would not be required as illegal immigration into the country would be negligible if income and... from a Democrat in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Immigrants come for jobs and a better life. Strong sanctions for employers who hire illegal immigrants will reduce illegal immigrations. Institute temporary work visas will reduce illegals. from a Democrat in Wilsonville, OR

Yes, for terrorists not for migrant workers. from a Democrat in Pasadena, CA

Yes, and remove citizenship by birth when parents are not us citizens or legal immigrants. from a Democrat in Montpelier, VT

No, but protect the border from drug-traffic and terrorist. from a Democrat in Matteson, IL

No, enforce current laws and punish severely any U.S. company/business that employs illegal immigrants knowingly. from a Democrat in Mountain View, CA

I think we are not actually looking at reasonable ways to control the borders. I dislike the bulk of what I have heard suggested. The current ideas are ONLY about making someone richer. from a Democrat in Aurora, CO

Yes, at the border only. Eliminate checkpoints violating citizens rights inside of the country. from a Democrat in Richmond Hill, GA

Stop propping up corrupt states. from a Democrat in Nashville, TN

No, streamline the process to make it easier for an immigrant to become a citizen. from a Democrat in Chicago, IL

Make it easier to gain lawful entry and depoert all who WONT comply with the law. from a Democrat in New York, NY

We are simply a dumping ground for the unwanted . Mexico is one of the most corrupt.

The richest man in the world is a mexican---of spanish descent. from a Democrat in Abbeville, AL

I believe it is crazy to have to have a passport to return from Canada or Mexico. Your drivers license should be enough. from a Democrat in Potwin, KS

No, and make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas, but require them to have a job if they came under that agreement, and require employers to give preference to U.S. citizens applying for the same job before hiring immigrants where both... from a Democrat in Loughman, FL

It be in my interest, I think we should worry more on schooling. from a Democrat in Dayton, WA

Yes on the Mexican border, No on the Canadian border. from a Democrat in Fort Erie, NY

Yes, but primarily for drug interdiction purposes. Immigrants should be granted better access to temporary work visas but states and localities should have a voice in this implementation. from a Democrat in Manassas, VA

Fix legislation to make it less beneficial for illegal immigrants come here. from a Democrat in Oak Harbor, OH

No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas as well as job training. This would deter some immigrants from turning to a life of crime. from a Democrat in McAllen, TX

Yes, but "border security" is not the same thing as saying keep out immigrants. Actual border security is not relevant to immigration. from a Democrat in Evansville, IN

Everyone should go through the proper procedures and obtain citizenship. from a Democrat in Bethania, NC

We should help neighboring countries (i.e. Mexico) recover so that their citizens want to stay. Mexico is a shithole right now and I don't blame anybody for trying to get out. from a Democrat in Hyde Park, NY

No. Seems we should make it easier to make people who really want to be in this country able to be hear legally. They are only "illegal" because of the current tenor of the laws. Perhaps making work visas more accessible is a good place to start. from a Democrat in Bel Air, MD

Yes, but make it easier for immigrants to obtain temporary visas. from a Democrat in New Braunfels, TX

Allow less immigrants, but make sure that the ones who do come over have easier access to visas and citizenships, and more opportunities to become productive members of society. from a Democrat in Thornwood, NY

Enforce the current border policy and make it easier for immigrants to access to temporary work visas. from a Democrat in Friendsville, TN

Only if it is to prevent terrorists from entering the country. from a Democrat in Delavan, WI

Employers must check legal status, if they hire undocumented workers put in stiff esculating fines and potential jail time. Set up a legal program to bring in guest workers. from a Democrat in Fort Collins, CO

No enforce the federal laws that are on the books. from a Democrat in Bloomfield, NJ

I think that they should open an Ellis Island-type facility in Texas, California, and New York. from a Democrat in Cambridge, MD

Yes, but while also implementing a less complicated and more cost-effective application process for citizenship. from a Democrat in Chicago, IL

Yes, increased border control to stop drug trafficking not illegal immigrants. from a Democrat in Seaside, CA

Yes, but only if the United States plans to follow-up on everyone that does not abide by their visas. Otherwise, it is a waste of money. from a Democrat in Burleson, TX

Border security for the purposes of national security needs to be increased at ports, but our borders are strong enough for immigration purposes. from a Green in Columbia, MO

Worry less about Pedro crossing the border to send money back to his family and center more on the cartels that bring immigrants into this country to work in sweatshops as slave labor. from a Democrat in Old Zionsville, PA

Border patrol should focus on illegal trade, human trafficking and drug trafficking. from a Democrat in Plano, TX

Only as part of a comprehensive immigration reform package that creates a path to citizenship. from a Democrat in Boca Raton, FL