Sympathy for undocumented workers

“By turning out close to a million people in cities from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., for demonstrations against punitive immigration laws, the Hispanic community has delivered a timely reminder of the often-forgotten voice in this national debate.

For too long, others with shaky claims to authenticity have attempted to speak on behalf of the immigrants who are most affected by the laws and regulations now being debated in Congress.

It was not until this month that the first substantial poll of immigrants was taken. Its findings give the lie to one of the most frequent claims from those who want to ”crack down” on illegal immigration: the assertion that undocumented workers are resented by those who have come to this country legally.”

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