I agree with you. I think that it is really stupid to spend more money on trying to kick people out of the country. If they aren't like bothering us or causing us any trouble then why not let them say. I remember watching like 30 days in Ms. Ortega's class about this guy who was a border patrol. We got to see how these people are truly living and it was really sad. By came to our country for a reason, to have a better life and that's what our country has always been to other countries: a place for people to come to start over and have a better life. And our country has always been kind of open to letting immigrants come in and start over and I think that if these people are a threat or causing problems, then they should be able to stay.
I personally believe this immigration enforcement is a little ridiculous. First off, unless we are of Native American descent, aren't we all immigrants or descendents of immigrants? So, why are we being so harsh all of the sudden? I think all people have the right to strive for a better life, and if this means moving to America, then so be it. I understand the fact that illigal immigration proves a great problem in the U.S., especially for those who are fearing overpopulation or a lack of job opportunities. But spending $94 billion dollars to try and remove people who are trying to make a living? That is definitely over the top. This money should be put to better use, for instance, think of all the third world countries we could help by providing this amount of money.
I believe in the complete oppositive of this proposition. I think the rules to apply for citizenship or maybe simply get a green card should not be as difficult. Because if it were possible for more people to apply, then we wouldn't have people illegally crossing borders in the first place. The people that thought of this Immigration enforcement should stop wasting their time, and do something more productive with their lives, such as think of propostions that are actually logical.
I had no idea that it would cost $94 billion dollars to send immigrants away, and I agree that it is a complete waste of money. I know people make a big deal about how too many illegal immigrants enter the country, and its true that this will have a negative effect over time, but they also do a lot of jobs that American citizens would not want to do and they also raise families. The illegal immigrants who are already here should be offered citizenship in some way while making immigration laws stricter so there is not as large of an influx of the future. As for that $94 billion dollars….it should probably be put into welfare to support all the new citizens who don’t have the best jobs, or throw a $94 billion welcome to America fiesta.
Elisa, first off, you're cool cuz you're the only person to write about immigration besides me (that i've seen so far). Secondly, your blog looks too good. And finnally, what you wrote about:
This study is not only interesting, but it's kind of funny. The comparison between the amount of funding Homeland Security receives and the amount it would take to deport every illegal was pretty sweet. I mean, I consider Homeland a joke, because millions of people have been able to enter our country undetected. They could have all been terrorists! *gasp!
Anyway, as to the solution, tougher immigration laws? Personally, I'm leaning the other way. If it was easier to enter our country legally and eventually obtain citizenship, I'm sure more people would be willing to do it. Then at least the immigrants would be documented.
You say, "our country has always been kind of open to letting immigrants come in" and "why are we being so harsh all of the sudden?"
I just wanted to point out that America actually has a history of being hostile to immigration and this is no new development. When WWI started, immigration was restricted. In 1914, 1.2 million immigrants arrived, and only 326,700 the following year. In 1921 a Quota was passed which set quantitative limits on immigration, and in 1924 even more strict limits were set. The goal of this legislation was to cap annual immigration to under 150,000. The boarder patrol, in fact, was founded in 1924 also.
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I agree with you. I think that it is really stupid to spend more money on trying to kick people out of the country. If they aren't like bothering us or causing us any trouble then why not let them say. I remember watching like 30 days in Ms. Ortega's class about this guy who was a border patrol. We got to see how these people are truly living and it was really sad. By came to our country for a reason, to have a better life and that's what our country has always been to other countries: a place for people to come to start over and have a better life. And our country has always been kind of open to letting immigrants come in and start over and I think that if these people are a threat or causing problems, then they should be able to stay.
Elisa,
I personally believe this immigration enforcement is a little ridiculous. First off, unless we are of Native American descent, aren't we all immigrants or descendents of immigrants? So, why are we being so harsh all of the sudden? I think all people have the right to strive for a better life, and if this means moving to America, then so be it. I understand the fact that illigal immigration proves a great problem in the U.S., especially for those who are fearing overpopulation or a lack of job opportunities. But spending $94 billion dollars to try and remove people who are trying to make a living? That is definitely over the top. This money should be put to better use, for instance, think of all the third world countries we could help by providing this amount of money.
I believe in the complete oppositive of this proposition. I think the rules to apply for citizenship or maybe simply get a green card should not be as difficult. Because if it were possible for more people to apply, then we wouldn't have people illegally crossing borders in the first place. The people that thought of this Immigration enforcement should stop wasting their time, and do something more productive with their lives, such as think of propostions that are actually logical.
I had no idea that it would cost $94 billion dollars to send immigrants away, and I agree that it is a complete waste of money. I know people make a big deal about how too many illegal immigrants enter the country, and its true that this will have a negative effect over time, but they also do a lot of jobs that American citizens would not want to do and they also raise families. The illegal immigrants who are already here should be offered citizenship in some way while making immigration laws stricter so there is not as large of an influx of the future. As for that $94 billion dollars….it should probably be put into welfare to support all the new citizens who don’t have the best jobs, or throw a $94 billion welcome to America fiesta.
Elisa, first off, you're cool cuz you're the only person to write about immigration besides me (that i've seen so far). Secondly, your blog looks too good. And finnally, what you wrote about:
This study is not only interesting, but it's kind of funny. The comparison between the amount of funding Homeland Security receives and the amount it would take to deport every illegal was pretty sweet. I mean, I consider Homeland a joke, because millions of people have been able to enter our country undetected. They could have all been terrorists! *gasp!
Anyway, as to the solution, tougher immigration laws? Personally, I'm leaning the other way. If it was easier to enter our country legally and eventually obtain citizenship, I'm sure more people would be willing to do it. Then at least the immigrants would be documented.
You say, "our country has always been kind of open to letting immigrants come in" and "why are we being so harsh all of the sudden?"
I just wanted to point out that America actually has a history of being hostile to immigration and this is no new development. When WWI started, immigration was restricted. In 1914, 1.2 million immigrants arrived, and only 326,700 the following year. In 1921 a Quota was passed which set quantitative limits on immigration, and in 1924 even more strict limits were set. The goal of this legislation was to cap annual immigration to under 150,000. The boarder patrol, in fact, was founded in 1924 also.
http://www.libraryindex.com/pages/2402/Immigration-Almost-Four-Hundred-Years-American-History-RESTRICTIONS-ON-IMMIGRATION-TIGHTEN.html
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