I don't accept this, because it's the school of thought that says, "Let's just throw up our hands and let everyone stay". That's not acceptable, and also not sustainable in either the short or the long run.

Think of osmosis. It's kind of like that.

I've always wanted less immigration, but I came to realize that as along as there was such a steep economic 'gradient' between the US and Mexico and other countries, it is an almost impossible task to prevent the flow.

And then as the disruptions from climate change get more severe there will just be more illegal immigration.

You want to fix it? Better think about the conditions in those source countries; better think about climate change; better think about promoting family planning worldwide.

But no, those things probably won't happen. So, the right wing politicians have a wonderful rage producing situation that helps them hold on to power. Remember, Trump could have let a decent border bill pass, but he knew the problem was his best way to manipulate his low info base.