I'm not defending illegal immigration, I'm pointing out the incorrectness of your statement.
Why are you so determined to pee into the wind rather than accept reality?
Fine, I can withdraw that entire statement and simply say "Why does anyone who's here illegally think they have a right to stay?" A 5 year citizen old can't vote and doesn't pay taxes, but he can complain all he wants. These people all broke the law.
Why do I have to accept a reality of illegals flaunting their status and people defending their alleged "right" to be here? That doesn't make any sense. If they're here quietly, that's one thing, but we've seen Clinton parading them onstage to raucous applauses, illegals openly asking questions in town halls, and now protesting while proudly wearing shirts identifying their unlawful status in this country.
I don't see why it's difficult to get rid of illegals. Punish those businesses who hire them, make state ID or a social security card a recruitment for sending money overseas, and increase border security. Tighten both the supply and demand for illegal immigration and we'll see their numbers decrease. Also start rigorously enforcing immigration laws - if you get arrested and are found to be here illegally, you're out. Caught running a red light? Should've been more careful, or better yet don't get behind the wheel since you're not even supposed to be driving when you're undocumented.
If you have children who were born here, let's give the parents a path to citizenship provided they don't have a criminal record. No kids? Get out.