So what's the big deal on this whole illegal immigration topic anyway? What's all the fuss about?
Illegal immigration is a major issue in society today because immigrants are essential to the growth and development of our country; however, many US citizens see immigrants as villains who don't pay taxes and come to the US to live for free. Many industries depend on immigrants to fill positions as low-skilled workers who accept low wages. The low wages provide a profit for businesses and allow the products to be sold at a lower price to consumers. On the other hand, many United States citizens think that illegal immigrants take advantage of our government services by not paying taxes and using our school systems, health care, and many other social services. The inability to understand both sides of this issues result in a binary argument concerning the effects of immigrants on our economy.
Do immigrants help or hurt our economy? Why can't we just send them all back to where they came from?
While immigrants do put a strain on our economy, in terms of utilizing government services, they also are a vital part of the economy which cannot be replaced. As an industrialized nation, the US depends on these low-skilled workers in many areas such as agriculture, construction, restaurants, and other businesses. The effects of immigrants on our economy is the central idea in the immigration debate. The answer varies between individuals and the statistical information doesn't accurately represent the specified areas affected. Ultimately, whether immigrants help or hurt the economy is directly related to the position of each individual in society.
For many businesses such as construction companies, agricultural companies, and restuarants immigrants provide a source of cheap labor which elevates profits and benefits businesses. Individuals who own these businesses see the way immigrants directly benefit the economy. Other individuals who are less educated, such as high school drop-outs, compete directly with illegal immigrants to obtain jobs. The US citizens are often forced out of job opportunities because immigrants are willing to do work for a lower rate. This scenario hurts the economic status of this sector of the American population.
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I agree with you that Immigrants usually take jobs that most Americans do not want. I feel that they are really hurting Americans by the job they take but i feel that they should pay taxes. They come to America to have a better life, "The American Dream" but like Americans they should pay taxes. Maybe there could be a policy that could allow them to stay but be expected to contribute to the government just like other Americans.
april,
While some immigrants do not pay income tax, they do pay sales tax and often times contribute to the economy by paying property tax. So, you are not entirely correct in stating that they do not pay taxes. I do agree with you, I feel like these individuals should be documented and be made to pay taxes like other Americans who utilize government services.
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