Wednesday, December 2, 2009

While cruising around the internet the other day looking up current information on immigration and its current situation in American and the feeling towards by American citizens. I believe this comic was very true when it comes to the real thing. Many people feel immigration is a terrible thing that will potentially cause major problems to our country. However, little is done to secure the border or export illegalls that are currently residing in the United States. As the cartoon implies the American government provides great things to the population through the use of taxes. Immigrants and more specifically illegal immigrants come into this country and provide little while consuming much. This poses a problem for those that are truly entitled to these benefits. The price of incarceration is another burden illegal immigrants impose on America. It is said that there are nearly half a million illegal immigrants currently incarcerated in the United States costing the tax payers almost 1.5 billion dollars since 2002. This is also adding to the already overcrowding problem in the United States forcing dangerous criminals back on the streets prior to the ending of their sentences. Many people believe that a stronger border or stricter requirements to become a citizen will help curve the immigration problem in America, however, many other steps need to be made by our federal government. Though it is much easier said than done, people living in the united states that are not citizens and do not pay taxes should not be able to collect social security, health care, or any other handout. Yes, this is a daunting task, however, steps towards bettering this i believe will have greater success in the long run.

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