IMMIGRATION REFORM The United States has over an estimated one million immigrants‚ both legal and illegal‚ entering the country each year. The total number of illegal immigrants is said to be close to 11 million. A few issues which arise from this are the strain imposed on funding for welfare‚ employment‚ education system‚ and healthcare. So what can be done about this? According to a recent Gallup survey‚ two-thirds of the American population is in favor of certain measures regarding immigration
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I believe it is the duty of the federal government to set realistic‚ comprehensive immigration laws that can then be enforced and/or expanded upon by state and local government. The process of legalization should be streamlined so those immigrants living here or wanting citizenship can obtain it quickly and efficiently. This will allow for them to legally work and pay the appropriate taxes. If congress is unwilling to address this issue that affects a majority of states then I believe it should be
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The issue of illegal immigration has always been a “hot topic” not only in the political world but also with the average American. The increase in illegal immigrants has threatened our security and put a strain on our already tightened economy. The illegal immigrants choice not to assimilate has also affected the general attitude towards them. Most people have strong feelings about the immigration issues facing the United States right now. However‚ there is a strong division of those feelings towards
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call‚ aliens‚ are everywhere in this country. We hear jokes about them from those with humor‚ and we read about how they should all be shipped back to their countries from those who claim illegal immigrants steal the American people ’s job. However‚ whatever one ’s position on the issue may be‚ the truth of the matter is there are over 20 million illegal immigrants in this country‚ and about 700 thousand more enter the country each year (center for immigration study). So even if you ’re an all American
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Immigration “America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open‚ the path ahead should lead to a better life.” George W. Bush (BrainyQuote® 1). One of our presidents made the statement that leads many to believe that success isn’t only what you choose to do with your life; it is where you choose to do it. Immigration is such a relevant and pressing topic in the minds of millions in our growing society. The news constantly covers stories of today’s youth striving to
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Illegal Immigration Immigration‚ legal or otherwise‚ is a huge issue right now. Debates rage about how many immigrants should be allowed into the country and how zealously we should guard out border from illegal intruders. To a point‚ these people are correct‚ illegal immigration is something that should be stopped. People should not cross the border illegally or overstay on visits. The important question is‚ however‚ does illegal immigration deserve the massive amount of attention it receives
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today’s day of age‚ Illegal immigration is becoming a huge issue. With laws constantly changing and people’s views becoming more obscure about the idea‚ Illegal Immigration is becoming a harder issue to tackle. Illegal immigration has many issues including economic spread‚ population growth‚ political stances‚ and difficult immigration processes. Both sides of the political arena are fighting effortlessly to get there point across. The Republicans believe that immigration should be stopped going into
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working ethnics and because of their catholic religion signs for employment would often say “Irish need not apply.” (Hy Kinsella‚ 1996-2010.para3.) Catholic Churches were often burnt down and riots occurred protesting Irish Immigrants‚ America in the 1850’s recognized the Irish as poor‚ filthy criminal who would work for pennies‚ many feared their upward movement in society‚ but eventually the Irish overcame the new world that showed then so much prejudice and discrimination. After entering the county the
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be fixed quickly and easily with money‚ however with welfare this is not the case. While money can help with smaller social struggle‚ it only numbs the pain of large‚ substantial issues like welfare. As Mandela stated above‚ money is not the way to success. However‚ when it is considered to be the way to success and a better life‚ it can become destructive which increases national debt‚ creates more poor‚ and causes the poor to stay poor. Welfare has become a weight on society that has caused more
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Higher Modern Studies Immigration and the USA Keir Lynch 5W1 June 2014 Every year‚ 700‚000 immigrants move to the United States of America in search of a better life with the hope of one day living the American Dream. It is not hard to see why the US is so appealing. As US citizen’s‚ immigrants can earn more and are protected with the rights of the constitution‚ they are less likely to be living in poverty and there are endless opportunities. Often‚ these pull factors exceed anything
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