They take all of our and jobs and money and send it back to their families in their country of origin. Not only do they exploit our economy by sending money to their families, but they are reluctant to learn and speak the language of this country, English. I believe that most, if not all, citizens of the United States would agree that getting rid of Illegal Immigrants would increase economical and social aspects of our nation. In order to solve this problem, one must start at the root. First, we must prevent all illegal immigrants from entering the United States.
We need to do something to help the minors who did not have a choice of coming over here, but just followed their parents. If these minors are here in the U.S and thriving for an education or serve our country why not give them a path to citizenship. It is not easy as immigrant to stay focus and achieve what you want in life. The more immigrants that become legal they would pay taxes and our deficit would go down in the long run. Until the government decides what to do, we are going to be in this recession.
The same case where an immigrant leaves their country for good intentions can have bad effect on their family back home. For example, when someone leaves home it can cause their family to lose income and suffer more as a result until the immigrant can either return or send remittances. That is the main negative result when someone immigrates to the US. For individuals in the US, when immigrants are seen either in school or at work, many believe that they are here illegally and are taking the jobs of American people. Even though this fact is true, in most cases, it is not true and the immigrant has earned the spot or position they are currently in.
Immigrants take jobs away from American workers. Evidence shows that in the long run, immigrants do not reduce native employment rates. But some evidence suggests that in the short run, immigration may slightly reduce native employment, because the economy takes time to adjust to new immigration Immigrants don’t pay taxes. Undocumented immigrants pay taxes and some studies some they pay between $90 and $140 billion a year in federal, state and local taxes.
There are many reasons why we should support immigration reform such as: immigration is good for the economy, immigrants already pay taxes, everyone deserves equal rights, it strengthens families, and it can stop racial profiling. Many of us can say we are children of immigrants. Either our great grandparents, grandparents, or even parents came to America for a better life. Today, we find that immigration is not seen as a positive for our country, but rather it is unquestionably considered
The Undocumented in the U.S. Illegal Immigration has become a nationwide epidemic in the U.S. with an estimated 11.8 million undocumented immigrants in 2007 and accounting for 3 percent of the population. (Hoefer 1) Over the years the debate over whether or not to allow illegal immigrants to live and work in the United States has become a lengthy struggle for some that are trying to obtain citizenship legally. As an industrialized nation, the U.S. depends on these immigrants to provide a work for hire service for cheap during economic turmoil. There are several advantages that stem from illegal immigration that should be pointed out.
(Costa) Most Americans point out the bad and disadvantages that immigration brings, but immigration does bring benefits. When immigrants come to America they are not given or placed in high end jobs, they take whatever they can get. That shows how determined and desperate these people are in coming to this country and trying to start a new life. Immigration analyst Daniel Costa says immigrants are harder working then most of the average American because they make more of an effort to stay in this country and they see that by living here it is a privilege and not a right, which some Americans take for granite. (Costa) Immigrants contribute back to the U.S by expanding their culture and ethnic traits, which creates a more diverse America.
Relating to that, if they are already breaking the law by being here, so there is no reason for them to obey other laws. Legal immigrants, especially those who plan to stay permanently, must pay taxes and are more likely to attend school to learn academic subjects such as English, and a trade skill. Since they can be open about who they are, they are more likely to try to be like other Americans and adopt American culture. Lastly, they can eventually earn the right to vote and participate in our political process, meaning they can develop a decision-making stake in the future of our country. After all this, their ultimate goal can be completed of living a better life as a true American citizen.
The author also states that the U.S. is unable to prevail in Iraq. I disagree with this as well because you can’t look at the issue as a whole but, rather look at it in different parts. I agree that the U.S. has failed in certain areas pertaining to the war but, it has also done well in others. In conclusion, I agree with the senator more so than the man from The New York Observer. The senator took a much calmer approach to the subject while still getting his opinion across.
One of California’s major problems is illegal immigration. If the reality people have of California has truly changed, immigrants would not feel the need to come and risk their lives to try and live a better life out here. The main motive for an immigrant to come to America is to seek work to help financially maintain their families wherever they may be from. They will work at any level for any pay, because being a gardener in America is better than being poor with nothing in one’s native country. At the end of Richard Rodriguez’s Proofs, the last line of the excerpts ends with, “I will send for you or I will come home rich” (71).