Any and every person who came across the U.S. borders in a attempt to gain the benefits of U.S. residency or citizenship without paying the price of legal entry is a thief.

Illegals have stolen the most valuable commodity that any of us possess, our birthright and identify as American citizens. As I watched the organized citizenship demonstrations, I felt as if they are telling me that they have a right to be here and that they have a right to demand citizenship. They don’t.

Unlike those who worked legally for the right to become an American citizen, Illegals have no rights as citizens but are guests in our country. Most do not have an interest in assimilating into our society but are here only for the free goodies that their stolen American identities can provide.

John McMahon

Burien