politicians in washington for once serve the citizens who elected them and it is clear for anyone with a brain that we need to concentrate on the border security first and deportation of illegal immigrants back to their own countries, passing stiff penalties for those employers who hire illegal workers and then and only then talk about some sort of immigration reform. all of the polls are crystal clear that this is what american citizens want. just do it. ray in georgia writes that the president needs to tell the illegals that there will not be any amnesty, loud and clear. it is already the message of the u.s. citizens. if amnesty is granted to the ill leels a this time, there are 20 million more who want amnesty 20 years from now. those who want to be u.s. citizens have a path to citizenship, and it is already in place. if that law needs to be adjusted, then bring it before the people so it can be examined for modification if needed, but no amnesty, period. and michael writes, these days what most americans want doesn't