Are Illegals "Persons"?

Are Illegals "Persons"?

The U.S. Constitution should not be changed for frivolous reasons. However, it is my view that we should rethink and modify Amendment 14. It's purpose was, in 1868, to guarantee certain rights to FORMER SLAVES. The concept of illegal immigrant did not even exist at the time. There were no restrictions on immigration until many years later. Things have changed. I suggest that we replace the word "persons" with "citizens." We have changed our constitution 27 times. It takes several years, but it's doable.

I am not suggesting that we treat illegals as slaves. I would grant them CERTAIN due process rights, but I would also alter the provision of "jus soli" or citizenship by birth. There would be NO entitlements for illegals. Illegals (whose children are automatic citizens under the current constitution, if born here) are costing taxpayers $90 BILLION a year. In five years that's half a TRILLION. We need to fix a problem that the founding fathers must be excused for not anticipating.