Thanks Susan. Yes back in the day, and even now, most are hard working and pleasant to be around (especially if one speaks Spanish). The few of us that know their way around are aware of this (often ag, construction, restaurants, landscapers). I taught my sons about all this too. Once in the 90s, we had a guy from Oaxaca and we got to know him well. He (and others since) have cautioned about how the situation is changing, some coming in are not honorable (and they know who they are). That's why I made the comment about amnesty and guest workers, since there should be some vetting process. From my observations, most all work hard here (they have to), but the more honorable ones get on assimilation path by learning English/having families here, most eventually go back home. There are some that drink too much, DUIs etc but again risky for those wanting to make money. As you said, frequent deportations in the old days (and they'd be right back), but now not so much (?) Cartels said to be involved in trafficking, an always changing situation. Some are growing illegal pot in the hills of CA, so I don't want to sound naive about the situation, but generally I believe they are doing a service and underappreciated.