Why is it that many citizens do not seem to understand the term illegal? Or that most news outlets do not use that (correct) term? Yes; we are a nation, a welcoming nation, of legal immigrants. Why should we be supporting people who "jump the line"? It is a slap in the face to all those who go through the legal process, which admittedly could be improved. It is very difficult to plan funding and accommodation in infrastructure, schools, healthcare to an unknown and ever changing number of people. Hawaii, by it's location . has "ocean privilege" and thus this is not yet a big problem and yet I hear consternation regarding COFA (LEGAL) immigrants. We have a huge homeless population that we can't seem to reign in and  and though most illegal immigrants want to work, it is usually the low-skilled jobs, entry level jobs. That's taking jobs away from many locals.