Illegal Immigration

Our attitude in this country towards illegal immigration is very hypocritical. You see a lot of people wanting to dramatically increase boarder security, there are proposals in congress to make being in this country illegally a felony and helping illegal immigrants illegal, but nobody wants to make hiring illegal immigrants a felony! The real cause of illegal immigrants is jobs.

Americans are voting for illegal immigration with their pocketbooks. American businesses, companies, and individuals want access to a large pool of cheap labor. In addition, it is a lot easier to exploit illegal immigrants than American citizens.

Some people say that illegal immigrants are taking away jobs from Americans, but the jobs illegal immigrants usually take are jobs that nobody else will take. Where are all the American migrant workers, gardeners, maids, etc. who can't find Jobs?

Some people say that illegal immigrants are a drain on our resources by using our schools, hospitals, and other social services. However, NPR recenty reported a study that found that illegal immigration actually helps our economy. The contribution illegal immigrants put into the economy through spending money and taxes more than balances out the resources they use.