Open Thread

February 15th, 2008 10:00 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: the inner workings of an illegal immigrant smuggling ring:

Forty-eight people accused of taking part in an immigrant trafficking ring have been indicted on human smuggling and money laundering charges, authorities said.

The group brought in as much as $130,000 a week moving people from Naco, Mexico, to its center of operations in Phoenix and then to destinations across the United States, Phoenix police Lt. Vince Piano said Thursday.

Does this shock you? What does it say about our immigration policy and our borders? Will either Party ever come up with a solution that will be both effective AND politically beneficial to them, which, of course, is MUCH MORE IMPORTANT than good policy, right?