But a close look at those being held suggests that, if guilty as charged, they are largely a collection of petty criminals and garden-variety immigration violators.
A third view, less widely held, suggests that it may be a phenomenon affecting primarily single people who may never marry.
But the recent unwinding of a big credit insurance stake — bought by Merrill Lynch to cover potential defaults on risky mortgage-related collateralized debt obligations it held — suggests that such optimism may be overdone.
As the US struggles to cope with the arrival of thousands of migrants from Central America, time spent at the federal facility in which Gladis and Briany are held suggests a problem born of institutional neglect and with troubling potential consequences.
And more bullet-holes are found in the pantry than Sirhan's gun can hold, suggesting a second gunman is involved.
"Regulatory gaming" had played a role, the tribunal held, suggesting that some of Sky's rivals preferred crying foul to Ofcom to thrashing out a deal.
Williams apparently checked himself into a rehab facility this summer to make sure his rehab held, suggesting that perhaps he was experiencing considerable stress and strain at the time.
Thompson tinkers with a partnering hold, suggesting that Brasser-Vos release Kramer's hand and support her solely under one arm as she leans back toward him; the result is tender and daring.
Nick Levine of Digital Spy was also impressed with the song, writing, "its cooing, sensual charms soon take hold, suggesting the wind's still very much behind the Carey comeback bandwagon".
Riva Palacio also said that the extreme conditions in which Chapo is currently being held suggest that the authorities don't know how to handle him and would consequently be happy to see him go, even if he has damaging information.
