I thought this was one of the most heated class discussions we have had this semester. After our discussion on illegal immigration, I have come to a few conclusions. I think that government should stop associating the drug wars taking place in Mexico with illegal immigration. Border violence is a problem that needs to be addressed independently. Instead, I feel that the government should focus on reforming how workers can come here to work legally. I think that they should consider speeding up the citizenship process, so it can be easier to obtain for people who want to make an honest living in America. Simply deporting illegal immigrants in the U.S. without addressing the source of the problem is costly and ineffective.
Furthermore, I think that Arizona’s SB1070 is not an effective bill and, in my opinion, encourages racial profiling. I also don’t understand why some people say that illegal immigrants are stealing U.S. jobs. If anything, statistics have shown us that illegal immigrants help America’s economy. However, I do see both sides of the argument. Employers are more willing to hire illegal immigrants because they are willing to work more for less. Plus, employers would not have to pay for unemployment tax, insurance, etc.
All in all, I am completely torn on where I stand on the issue of illegal immigration. However, I just have to point out that America was a nation founded by immigrants who were seeking better opportunities. No one is a true citizen of the U.S., unless you are Native American. Legal or not, who are we to deprive someone of the opportunity to live out the so-called “American Dream?”
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