That's not
my "logic". It's
your "logic". If you find it offensive and misinformed, this is a grand opportunity to stop parroting it and actually start to think about this issue.
I was underscoring the ridiculousness of the "it's not immigration I oppose, just
illegal immigration" position. It's like saying "I'm not against killing people for annoying you, I'm against
illegally killing people for annoying you." Or "I'm not against using meth, I'm against using meth
illegally."
To use your examples against you.
The point is, you've stated it isn't the
underlying issue that you have a problem with, but the
illegality. And if that's the case, legalization
solves your complaint.
Now, if you've got
actual reasons to oppose immigration, by all means, I'm not saying those can't exist. I'm just pointing out one specific internally inconsistent argument. The
point was that supposed "free market" advocates do
not want a free market in labour, and actively oppose it by restricting immigration for work purposes.
Pretty much none of that is true, except the first, and only if you're defining "abusing the system" by their overstay itself.
They're
paying taxes.
They're committing
less crime than Americans.
Not only do they contribute to society, they
boost the economy.
Predicating your position on misinformation isn't a great way to start.