text: I think it was a powerful message - symbolic more than anything.\n\nI would hope they do something productive. If you take into account the amount of people that demonstrated, your dealing with alot of clout. It would be politically wise to do something.\n\n1) It does help the economy. If legalized they will pay taxes and contribute to this society.\n2) It will show that America is a "land of opportunity", as stated by the founders of this country.\n\n... I'm sure many racist might disagree, but I believe it makes sense to do something smart.