Penn Relays A Path for Illegal Immigration?

Eye-raising news here, courtesy of Philly.com. According to a Wikileaks finding, there have been some Jamaicans who have used the Penn Relays to immigrate illegally into the U.S. The annual event, held at Penn's own Franklin Field, attracts thousands of fans and athletes, including about 40 Jamaican teams (and their supporters) every year.

The Jamaican presence at Relays is undeniable and their fans fill the stands and electrify the crowds every year. That's why it would be extremely unfortunate if their future presence was always met with suspicion. There certainly needs to be a better system for combating this type of illegal immigration, but that doesn't mean people will necessarily stop attempting to do so. There are huge incentives for doing so, as director Dave Johnson acknowledged in the Philly.com piece:

The lure of America and "desire to make enough of a name to get a scholarship here," Johnson said, "are enormous motivators."

Read the full piece here.