So you think the right has either of our best interests at heart?! Stop with the us verses them mentality please. Have you compared how other developed nations in the world deal with citizenship and immigration?

Not sure how you surmised anti immigrant sentiment from my comment, but nice try at inferencing. This country was built on immigrants fool. Keep simping for those that allow ways to circumvent the laws until it's their issue.

FYI try rewording your last sentences to make a better argument and more concise point

I'm actually quite familiar with the system. I know how expensive it is, how long it takes and that it needs an overhaul. I also know that the vast majority of Americans couldn't pass the test. However now it has become a political point with sanctuary cities, locking people in cages, pandering to certain demographics, those seeking asylum or whatever other rhetoric you wish to include. To gain access to one of the greatest countries in the world you just have to claim asylum since Central America is in it's current state. I feel bad for them just as I do those that can't afford basic necessities. However we turn a blind eye to those already here and send aid and attention elsewhere which makes zero sense to me.

The difference was they did it legally like my family did

They didn't care about immigrants until they were on there doorstep, how ironic