A May 27 story in the Greeley Tribune quoted Allard as saying the more illegal immigration there is, "the more crime you have." ... Colorado Democratic Party Chairwoman Pat Waak called on Allard to apologize and assailed his remarks as "another example of Republican attitudes toward the Latino community ...
"I think the chair of the Democratic Party owes an apology to the Hispanic community for identifying all illegal immigrants as Hispanics," Allard said.
Denver Post, 06/29/2005

That quote from Senator Allard prompted cries for apologies.  I'm unclear here, isn't something that's illegal already a crime?  And if it's not -- because for something to be designated a "crime" it has to be prosecuted -- doesn't this beg the question about our enforcement and tolerance of illegal immigration?