Illegal Immigration Research Paper
Illegal Immigration into the United States One of the most controversial political issues is illegal immigration from Mexico. Somewhat overlooked until September 11, illegal immigration became a hot button issue after these events because of the easy access for terrorists to come into the United States. Illegal immigration into the United States is a problem that needs to be stopped, because it is unfair to both Americans and to the people of the country that they come from. The majority of the illegal immigrants in the US are from Mexico (Marek, 30). Roy Beck, a former journalist and frequent speaker on population and immigration issues, says "The national consensus is that the United States should be a post-mass immigration country that
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The majority of Americans, since the 1950's, have been predominantly a working middle class. ("Illegal Immigration", 17) With all the illegal immigrants, there are surplus workers which means less jobs and more competition with workers for the lower pay brought about by the extra workmen. Thus, the jobs that helps produce the middle class lifestyles are taken and the middle class decreases. The lowering of wages has brought broken-down lifestyles along as the size of middle class decreases. People do not have as much money to help sustain their lifestyle and they sometimes have to get additional jobs. ("Illegal Immigration", 18) This leads people to have less of a family life, which causes all sorts of trouble. Illegal aliens are using welfare, education and other state and federal social services, whose costs are increasing taxes for everyone. Illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, so they should not be able to use social services, such as welfare and health care. It is more likely for immigrants to use social services provided by the government than nonimmigrant. (Marek, 30) A "Where I Stand Poll" in 2002 said 94% of the U.S. believes all illegal immigrants shouldn't receive welfare and government services and 73% said their children shouldn't attend public schools. Illegal immigration tends to bring down the standard of living in areas where illegal aliens are concentrated. Cities with higher levels of illegal immigrants tend to show a dramatic difference in social percentages than lesser-immigrated cities. The higher illegally immigrated cites on average have 30% longer commuting time, 40% more people living in poverty,
The majority of Americans, since the 1950's, have been predominantly a working middle class. ("Illegal Immigration", 17) With all the illegal immigrants, there are surplus workers which means less jobs and more competition with workers for the lower pay brought about by the extra workmen. Thus, the jobs that helps produce the middle class lifestyles are taken and the middle class decreases. The lowering of wages has brought broken-down lifestyles along as the size of middle class decreases. People do not have as much money to help sustain their lifestyle and they sometimes have to get additional jobs. ("Illegal Immigration", 18) This leads people to have less of a family life, which causes all sorts of trouble. Illegal aliens are using welfare, education and other state and federal social services, whose costs are increasing taxes for everyone. Illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, so they should not be able to use social services, such as welfare and health care. It is more likely for immigrants to use social services provided by the government than nonimmigrant. (Marek, 30) A "Where I Stand Poll" in 2002 said 94% of the U.S. believes all illegal immigrants shouldn't receive welfare and government services and 73% said their children shouldn't attend public schools. Illegal immigration tends to bring down the standard of living in areas where illegal aliens are concentrated. Cities with higher levels of illegal immigrants tend to show a dramatic difference in social percentages than lesser-immigrated cities. The higher illegally immigrated cites on average have 30% longer commuting time, 40% more people living in poverty,