How many "good Folks" were busted??

Granted it is a hassle and a pain in the tail feathers.... but where and how else do we protect our borders. Folks down here (Texas) are totally against illegals..... but the Feds do nothing. Why?? Because some group always cries foul.... so do we go through life like a bunch of nancies and let everyone share our freedom and the ability to stay off radar untill striking a blow to the US, or do we do as our forefathers and tell the complainers to toughen up and be a man.
I admit... we do have to lose a little freedom just for our preservation and I understand the concern over "how much". Staying the way we are now only allows those that wish to harm us a free hand to do so.
I see both sides clearly, but something has to be done....
Regards
Shuff