But what wopuld happen to our already failing economy if we suddenly opened the borders to any and all from everywhere and gave them legal status?

Probably nothing, actually. It would legalize the many people already here, and allow people to not have hide from the system. It would allow many to finally secure drivers licenses, and insurance, and an education without being hassled.

The answer, total collapse of everything we see around us.

Heh… if you say so.

The drug lords and human smugglers would not only rule the border towns, they would rule major population centers.

Huh? How so?

Don’t forget to give a warm welcome to terrorist groups also.

Again… how so? Open immigration doesn’t mean that people flow freely in. You know that, right?

What we need is an HONEST discussion from both sides, not emotinal hysteria

Interesting… considering your comment is fully of “emotinal hysteria.”