Doug, I don't think you realize that this post was in reference to my discussion with CCCP in your thread. None of my statements were strawmen, because they were all arguments that Comrade made. In addition, everything that I have and will say on this issue is backed up with many credible sources. I posted a link to many of these also in your thread. Go check those receipts. That said...
2) Actually, it's conservatives who ignore the law. You fail to recognize that asylum is a legal process. Criminalizing asylum is, in fact, showing a blatant disregard for the rule of law.
4) Even the lowest estimates of the cost of the wall have it more pricey than the AFP.
#5) OK, so you should have no issue with asylum seekers, as crossing the border to seek asylum is completely legal.
#6) The Trump tax plan was not pushed for by Democrats. Trump has drastically changed our immigration system. He campaigned on immigration reform.
#7) It's a horrible argument, especially because economists generally agree that immigrants are good for the economy.
If you want me to cite these claims, I can.