They're OK

Like Atrios, I am surprised by this:

WASHINGTON — While Congress and the White House remain divided over what to do with the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the USA, a new poll shows the American public appears to have reached a consensus on the question.

A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken last weekend found that 78% of respondents feel people now in the country illegally should be given a chance at citizenship.

I know this is pretty much how I feel, but I assumed that the country was much more hostile to illegals. All my perceptions prove is that the right-wing is quite effective in getting out their message. Like evangelicals, clearly those who are "minutemen" have a greatly over-represented voice in the media when in fact most people realize that illegals are a important and necessary part of our country's functioning.