Illegal Immigration
Instead of Canadian geese flocking South, thousands of immigrants flee to the United States for sanctuary. Many want to follow the American Dream. The American Dream is an idea that every citizen of America has the equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work and dedication. The immigrants want to lead a positive life, and live to their fullest potential. However, some of these immigrants are illegal. In fact, there are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. alone (Paul Hina). They believe that by living in America, they are helping out the economy. Despite their popular belief, they are making the economy worse. Illegal aliens are creating social divisions in class, and ruining America’s …show more content…
In 2008, the main causes of the economic crash were illegal immigrants (Thompson, Art). When they obtain a job, they are taking a citizen’s chance for a job opportunity, leaving the citizen jobless. “There is no reason why an employer should hire an illegal immigrant” (Paul Hina), but not all hirers know the difference between a citizen or illegal alien. That is why the government has passed a bill called the Strict Employer Enforcement. It is a verification system that employers all over the country can run possible or present employees through, to certify a person’s legality. Although the economy struggles with illegal immigrants, a few employers were disappointed with this bill. “Illegal immigrants are cheap workers, and do not receive health benefits” (Margaret Haerens), making them very easy workers to pay. Nonetheless, they are hurting the taxpayers by making them pay for the support of illegal immigrants . Not only are illegal aliens destroying the work force, they are making the federal systems, such as jails and prisons, overflow (Thompson, Art). Since these immigrants are contributing to violence, crimes, and prison overcrowding, the government needs to put an end to the crisis by cracking down at