WP# 3

WP #3

Walk up to any American citizen and ask them what they think about illegal immigration and they will willingly give you their opinions. Most opinions range from immigrants just need to go back to the country they came from and stop stealing our jobs to some actually having welcoming arms. However, those who actually welcome illegal immigrants are far and few between. But how are American citizens and the United States suffering with so many illegal immigrants coming into the country?
One of the first things that come to mind when discussing illegal immigration is taking jobs away from American citizens. Illegal immigrants are interviewing for jobs right along side American citizens and then they are getting the job over the citizens. However, citizens already have a big advantage over the illegal immigrants. Citizens already have social security number which is a necessity when getting a job. Also some jobs now are requiring a high school diploma. This forces immigrants to do contract labor such as gardening or house cleaning. These jobs do not pay as well but they do bring money home to their families. Some immigrants send money back home. Right now the amount sent back home to Mexico is $34,591,197,968 and rising (immigrant counter). Since that money is being sent out of the country instead of staying and being circulated throughout the system. This makes less money available in the United States.
Another thing that can be seen as a benefit is children of illegal immigrants are attending public schools sometimes when they still live in Mexico. Public schools are funded by the government and use money from taxes to be able to keep their doors open. When immigrants do not pay taxes this more or less means their children are getting a “free” education. Those who pay taxes even if they do not have children or children in public school still must pay the school taxes. But if someone is not paying those taxes then it puts a strain on the society. This forces taxes to increase to help get more money into the system.
These are just a couple reasons why the immigration issue needs to be resolved. The United States cannot handle the stress it is putting on society much longer. A resolution needs to be found.