Government & the Economy
Immigration
This is a very controversial issue in many ways. One is the argument that the US uses immigrants as cheap laborers stealing jobs away from actual citizens. Another is the derogatory term “anchor babies” and the argument on how illegal immigrants have used the 14th amendment to their advantage on gaining legal status.
There has been countless laws passed and repealed that constantly shift what illegal immigrants are allowed to do and not to do in America. I personally feel that illegal immigrants do take jobs away from Americans, not just because no one wants to take them (I believe that is false Americans are tough) but because they are the cheaper labor force. Currently I see no benefits given to these cheap laborer’s and I think that if we gave them some benefits renewed visa’s and slowly started to make these jobs more “appealing” more Americans would take these jobs, although that does create some economic issues like raising the cost of living which sparks up a whole new debate like raising the minimum wage and so forth.
Also, about these children born from illegal immigrants, I think that the issue of using them almost as a "shield" or object of manipulation in order to obtain citizenship is ridiculous. The reason why almost all immigrants come to America is because of a lot of what the political cartoon above is depicting. Unemployment benefits, healthcare, free education, and numerous programs that make this country a really great country to live in. Basically the overall quality of life and opportunities. That is most immigrants though, I'm sure a conspiracy theory or two hold true but for the most part WAY BETTER LIFESTYLE. Think about getting fired back in another country and being totally screwed. Yeah, I think you catch my drift, but again these "anchor babies" shouldn't warrant a change in the constitution. Yes illegal's are breaking the law, and yes laws giving them opportunities to get an education and jobs are continuing to solicit an illegal behavior, but I believe (speaking from a humanistic point of view) we should all be given a chance. I mean there is a root cause for a lot of what's happening and although there is no one way clear cut solution to the increasing number of illegal's, we have to deal with the cards we've been handed and take baby steps. Like renewing the old fashioned and outdated laws on the legal immigration process.
I believe that immigration is an issue, but not as big as the government wants to make it. United States could use some hard working ethical people who just want to make a better life. The United States is supposed to be a free country. Yet, we complain about the number of people coming over here. They are here for a reason. Family, money, freedom, success. More homes need to be built for these families. Who do you think is going to build them? ... I'll wait. Last time you saw some white people building a building if they weren't designing it? GREAT POST!
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