People in the past did have those concerns but allowed legal immigration until 1927. Legal immigration was not restarted again until the mid 60's. Large numbers of illegal immigrants did not begin until the mid 70's. There was some illegal immigration between 1927 and the mid 60's but not in the numbers we are seeing now. The question is a simple one. Do we have laws that govern immigration to this country or do we not? Is legal immigration allowed at this time? The answer to both is yes. So why is the democratic party so hot and bothered to champion those who choose to disregard our laws and enter this country illegally? Why are republicans/conservatives and many democrats portrayed as racists when the only mention they make is of illegal immigrants, criminals who have broken our immigration law? That designation has nothing to do with race and everything to do with people who enter this nation illegally. If anyone did this in regard to any other law, it would be aiding and abetting.