What Are The Pros And Cons Of Migration To The United States

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Kwok Chung Soc Migration is synonymous with human movement from one place to another in search for better living conditions. Immigration into the United States is not a new concept as the country owes its historical origin to individuals migrating to America from other parts of the world driven by various reasons. Some came searching for land to be used in agricultural production, others came in search for education and employment opportunities, others come in search for freedom, whereas others come running away from adversaries within their countries of origin. These are just but a few of the reasons leading to high rates of immigration to the United States. Being a historical concept, immigration issues have remained part of the unique forces that continue to shape the United States and this trend is far from over. However, there are various misconceptions that have been advanced in regard to the impacts that the immigrants have on the American society. This will focus on the misconceptions that have been developed regarding immigration which affect the economy of the United States. These immigrants make many…show more content…
They do the work a citizen would never attempt, they contribute to the already deteriorating Social Security, and they allow everyone else to witness the beauty of diversity. In reality, everyone could learn many lessons from these people, not just in hard work and commitment, but more importantly in gratitude and contentment. So often do we hear one another moan about the injustices experienced through out the course of life. Although, in comparing most circumstances in America with those of Africa, Afghanistan, or China, these very injustices would seem to be inferior and insignificant. Americans need to step out of themselves and look around at the poverty and fear that surround this world, and in that instance feel fortunate not

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