The fact that Alabama’s illegal immigration law is under attack is no surprise. There are powerful political forces at work in this issue, both on the right and the left.

Immigrant support groups, mostly aligned with the Democrats, want the bill to be struck down for a host of reasons. Some of those include a desire to eventually seek amnesty for illegals, in hopes that they would eventually become voters and remember which side helped them stay in the United States.

Business interests, historically tied to the Republicans, are also opposed because many used illegal immigrant labor in the past, paying significantly lower wages and no benefits to speak of. Now they have to go with local labor, which costs more in wages, taxes and benefits. And even with high unemployment, legal labor can be hard to find for hard-work jobs, such as agriculture.

Both opposing groups miss the point. Illegals are just that — illegal, breaking the law. The fact that the Obama administration won’t enforce the law doesn’t make them any less illegal. It only means that they are playing politics.

That’s not to say the law is perfect. Even its main proponent, State Sen. Scott Beason, admits as much. There are parts that can be fixed regarding enforcement which will make life easier for police, among other things.

Now that time has passed and flaws are exposed, state lawmakers should make the adjustments, while keeping the main part of the law intact.

Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.