Many of the early posts here have focused a lot of attention and energy on whether an immigrant is "legal" or "illegal." As much as it may start controversy I wanted to pose the questions, "Does it matter?" I think how many people that come in is a valid topic as is assimilation in terms of language, norms, and commitments. However, I think it is ironic that when my grandfather came here 90 years ago he broke not one law in doing so. However, if he had eaten at a dinner he would have broken a serious one.

My point is laws reflect sentiments at the time and just because they are on the books does not mean it is either the will of the people or the absolute way it should be. Government every day makes, changes and fixes laws. Our immigration system is broken. Our topic is how to fix it. Part of that means changing the laws so they reflect our reality as a nation and provide us the most optimum circumstances for growth, success and happiness.

To do that we need to speak to each other, learn from one another and more importantly work together. Calling someone "illegal" does not change that for me. Actually, nor would sneaking a burrito into a movie which is also 'wrong', but some times so morally right and tasty.