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Immigration is good for America.

They play a crucial role in our economy. With a diminishing desire for parenthood, welcoming immigrants is necessary to counter population stagnation. Had they come from Europe and resembled Donald Trump, Republicans might not object.

The only credible argument coming from the right is: they're coming in illegally. If that's the case then make it easier for people to come here. There is an international asylum law. The United States is actually breaking the law by making it so hard for people to come here seeking asylum. That is why they are assigned lawyers who argue in court for them; they have the legal right to come here to seek asylum.

We should embrace as many immigrants as possible. A significant portion of them hold conservative values. They have strong work ethics and hold deep appreciation for America. They are simply seeking a better future.
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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
No that’s not the only argument against it. There’s an affordable housing shortage now and more working class people are becoming homeless as a result while these “immigrants” are getting rent vouchers handed to them and places to stay not mention food stamps and other things for free (not taxed). They are also sending a huge amount of that cash out of the country to relatives, taking it out of our economy’s circulation when they work cash jobs and don’t report it. Twenty-five per cent of jailees here are immigrants putting a heavy burden and overcrowding on jails and prisons and law enforcement. The public school system is overcrowded now as well and they are giving these new arrivals English lessons at a cost to the system plus summer school and free bus rides back and forth. One of illegal students started a fight at school and was arrested because he wasn’t even a citizen, come here and start crap right off the bat. Some of them are working in illegal industries such as drug trafficking to get cash. A high percentage of sex offenders are also illegal immigrants.
@cherokeepatti You have to remember we're Natives, before the european colonizers we didn't have any borders, the mega majority of those coming over are our relatives in blood and heritage.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@NativePortlander1970 We have borders now and people taking advantage of taxpayers. No other country gives all these benefits at the expense of the citizens. And they are not sending their best now either. Not like 30 years ago when people were willing to work hard for a living and not take things from the state.
@cherokeepatti Blame Ronald Reagan then
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128303672