I don't understand Fields' concern. If you are here legally, you have nothing to fear. The cost of providing services to illegals is being borne by the taxpayers and I'll bet it is significant. I know there will be some who will say that illegals are paying taxes also. That is true only when they buy something. I think you will find that they are not paying their fair share of federal and state taxes. Most of the money these folks are being paid goes to their relatives in whatever country they came from. It is unfair to us taxpayers who have our taxes increased to pay for their services. If they want services, let them pay up front for the service. They need to go back to their countries and change their government if they are not getting what they need.

Interesting story

"he wants the task force to take a "methodical, logical and humane" look at illegal immigration"

Enforce the laws! It has nothing to do with "methodical, logical and humane". The logical thing to do is enforce the laws! The humane thing to do is arrest criminals to protect the lawful citizens that is what happens to criminals. The US cannot have borders open to everyone in the world because their home country isn't as nice as the US or the majority of the rest of the world will be here and collapse the US economy. There must be limits!

Besides what does 'cost' have to do with the law? How much do the Police and Courts spend on a criminal who steals a 6 pack of beer, what ever it takes, thousands of dollars. It is the law.

And there's nothing racist about illegal, if you are here legally you are certainly welcome no matter what your race, but for those here illegally mooching off a system where my tax dollars are educating your kids, providing your healthcare, or any other benefit - I have a major problem. If you are a legal resident of the United States you should speak English and not expect to see any forms, signs, or publications in different languages. English is our language here...

bottom line: any cost is too much to pay.