Project 4/5
Abstract
Illegal
immigration is a pressing issue in the U.S. today. This proves to be more of a
concern to people living close to the country’s borders, and government
officials. Most people would say that illegal immigration has a very bad effect
on the American society, especially economically speaking. Some of these same
Americans would also agree that these people should be deported. However, when
these aliens are deported they face a harsher society, without welcoming arms.
For this reason, their cases should be evaluated. The
purpose of this paper is to evaluate the issues that illegal immigrants face
when they return to their homeland with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
It also evaluates their contribution to the American economy, and goes on to
issue three proposals for these abandoned people. The
methodical approach is this paper took is to develop a background, present some
common stipulations: Deportation of illegal immigrants is a poor policy
economically speaking, and unethical because it deprives illegal immigrants of
basic opportunities provided by the American society. These include education,
medical needs, and to flea political conflict/war. This is especially wrong
because illegals help to boost the economy in the agriculture and construction
areas where no one seems to dream of working. If the proposals presented here
are acted upon, there will be a change in the U.S. ethos standing, and more
countries will look up to the U.S.A. because of this
credibility.
Draft
Where is the
Love?
Claim~ some
Americans-especially those living near the country’s borders- believe that
illegal immigration has a negative impact on society, but that is not true.
Immigration, whether legal or illegal is found in American history, back when it
did not mean much. Deportation of illegal immigrants is a poor policy
economically speaking, and unethical because it deprives illegal immigrants of
basic opportunities provided by the American society. These include education,
medical needs, and to flea political conflict/war. This is especially wrong
because illegals help to boost the economy in the agriculture and construction
areas where no one seems to dream of working. (crime and the
kids**
Exigency: illegal immigrants
are put in a worse position when
deported.
Perhaps the most compelling
aspect of America is that it is made up of immigrants. The first immigrants
were the Native Americans. After Christopher Columbus made his landmark in the
Western lands, he brought with him many pioneers. One thing was common for
these pioneers; they all sought a better life, something different: freedom,
opportunity, prospects. In fact,
they wanted this so much that they killed a lot of the natives for the land. The
pioneers were determined to reach their goals, no matter what it would cost, in
fact, they fought over a land which was not theirs in the first place at the
cost of an estimated 217,000 lives (Wikianswers.com). The pioneers fought for
their freedom, and independence. The constitution was created with the
fundamental belief that the United States of America was a land of freedom and
opportunity, and any man that thirsted for these objectives was welcome to
venture this land. This same zest is found in common day immigrants. Many are
seeking a better life for their families, while some are here for selfish
reasons. Whatever the objective, the U.S. is a land of opportunities, and every
man is granted his freedom, as long as it does not infringe upon another man’s
freedom. So the question persists, why aren’t illegal immigrants allowed the
same privileges as others? Some
Americans-especially those living near the country’s borders- believe that
illegal immigration has a negative impact on society, but immigration, whether
legal or illegal is found in American history, back when it did not mean much.
The benefits of illegal immigration are infinite, which includes: help for the
small businessman, improving the economy, and providing education and freedom
to otherwise underprivileged people looking for an
opportunity.
When illegal immigrants are deported to their country of origin, they are
forced to conform to a lifestyle that is sometimes inhumane. Educationally
speaking, America provides a lot of opportunities compared to other countries.
In some countries, an education beyond elementary is compensated for. Some
families cannot afford this and so their children are forced to stay at home and
find a trade that may not take them anywhere in life. In fact it is this kind of
system that keeps the poor, poor. One country that endorses this idea is
Jamaica. A high school education could cost as much as $10,000 JA or $1000 US
per semester. I can especially relate to this because when I graduated from
primary school in Jamaica, some of my friends were forced to stay at home and
carry on the family business. As a result, my parents came to the U.S. for a
better opportunity. I do, however, know a few Jamaicans that came here solely
for some financial relief, educationally speaking.
Another
reason, illegal immigrants come to America is for medical benefits. America is
world renowned for its medical care. Some of the technology used in the U.S. is
not found elsewhere or proves to be too expensive. One example of this is in
Europe, “Differences in funding and reimbursement systems create barriers for
the adoption of new and innovative medical technology.” This means that there
are little to no medical advancement in some places, especially in third-world
countries, which would make it more money for medical treatment. Because of
this, more people come to America for medical care.
Patriotism is an admirable characteristic, but only to a certain point.
This was extremely evident when the U.S. went to war with Vietnam in the
60’s. After the army had a rundown
of volunteers for the war, the military turned to drafting. Flag burning and
rioting were just a few ways to protest the distaste for war. After all families
were being ripped apart. Some even left the country, but those were extreme
cases. This is the same case for other countries as mothers, sister, and
daughters watch their loved ones go to war, only left with desperation for their
return. To avoid this kind of calamity, some families flea to the U.S.
illegally, not waiting to file for papers, convinced that any struggle in the
U.S. would be nothing compared to the oppression and war at hand. This is the
case for many Cubans, because according to
(http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/cubanimmigration.html)
“With the Cuban revolution
and the dictatorship of Fidel Castro, many Cubans who were unhappy with politics
at home fled to the United States. Wealthy Cubans accounted for a large portion
of United States immigrants, as they fled to protect their assets which were now
threatened under a socialist regime. Others followed their families to their
U.S. so that they would not be separated. Shortly after Fidel Castro came into
power and during the early years of the revolutionary period, about 215,000
Cubans immigrated to the U.S.”
These Cubans were fled
because of political warfare. Families felt the need to protect their children
from what could possibly become a huge war. In addition to this most Cubans
disagreed with the ideas of Fidel Castro’s regime. Other countries experience
this kind of political conflict and the people flea to the U.S. determined to
face the consequences here, w0hich seems like nothing compared to their
country’s. Perhaps the U.S. system of government, though not perfect, is the
closest system to justice.
Countries in the middle east, this is like bait to a rat. The people
there are not allowed to make their own decisions, and their fate relies upon
the government. Because of this they tend to seek refuge in the U.S. whether
legal or illegal. This is especially trivial if the family has children. No one
want their kids to grow up in a society that is not fit. The U.S. is fit to
raise children. When these families are sent home on nothing to survive, the
kids tend to join gangs and hang with the wrong crowd, which makes world peace
more distant.
Democratic countries are
known for their independence, and the explicit competition that this encourages.
When it comes to America, this competition becomes fierce and is referred to as
the“survival of the fittest”. This is a great aspect because it provides
everyman with the opportunity to better himself through his will. Everyone would
appreciate his treasures more especially if it was earned by his own hand. This
“survival of the fittest theory” is very popular when it comes to businesses.
Companies often look for ways to raise the bar higher by avoiding some
responsibilities. One way to do this is to hire illegal immigrants. According
to
(http://www.blufftontoday.com/blog-post/weisskid/2011-11-08/business-leaders-say-they-must-hire-illegal-immigrants),
“Business leaders say they must hire illegal immigrants because even jobless
citizens will not work under the conditions and for the low pay that these jobs
offer.” So in a sense this provides the businessman with a greater chance to
improve his business by providing some relief. Furthermore beggars cannot be
choosers, so the fact that unemployed U.S. citizens do not want the job, means
that there will not be employees if the owner does not get creative and hire a
couple of illegals. The reason it
is not so popular among big businesses is because the owner tends to be rich.
When small businesses hire these immigrants they get pounded for it saying that
they are contributing to the decline of society. I find this especially
efficient however, because this saves the business some money because illegals
tend to be paid less, and that is just one less tax to worry about. In fact, I
think small business men that hire illegal immigrants is expressing their right
to freedom which explicitly states that each man can do whatever he wants as
long as it does not infringe upon the right of another. Others think that this
provides an unfair opportunity, however I think this strengthens the “survival
of the fittest theory” because it provides more competition.
Perhaps one of the least
thought of industry is that of agriculture. Agriculture is farming. Fruits and
milk are some of the common productions from agriculture, and without farmers we
would be missing a lot of our favorite delicacies. The problem for this industry
is that there are not a lot of people to do the dirty work so to speak. Farmers therefore hire illegal
immigrants that have a true desire to make money for their family. People with a
zest for their jobs, perform well.
The farmers also get to pay these workers less money, with no medical
benefits, or taxes. This provides
more of an incentive for these farmers.
When the police started upholding deportation laws in Alabama, a lot of
the illegals were deported; as a result farmers lacked working hands since no
one in the U.S. wanted those positions. Subsequently, the fruits started
rotting, and there were fewer foods to sell. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: “ A
sponsor of Alabama’s tough new immigration law told desperate tomato farmers
Monday that he won’t change the law, even though they told him that their crops
are rotting in the field and they are at risk of losing their farms.” As a
result, the vegetable prices were raised. This caused a stir nationwide, but
what America did not realize was that illegal immigrants played a significant
role in agriculture. Another area affected by illegal immigrants is
construction. The amount of immigrants in construction turns out to be 1 in
every 7, according to (http://www.cis.org/SenateStimulus). Immigrants are
willing to work in the most dangerous areas of construction. According to
(usliberals.about.com), “cheaper labor costs and lesser working conditions equal
greater profits for business owners.” But everything is not so peachy for these
immigrants, “an immigrant a day will also die in the work place, even while for
others the work place has become safer over the last decade."
(usliberals.about.com) In other words these immigrants work for less, under
inhumane conditions. The construction department when it comes to illegal
immigrants is often avoided, mainly because no one wants to highlight that
Americans are behind these inhumane dealings. This is the way that illegals feed,
clothe, and provide shelter and opportunity for their family never minding that
this could lead to death.
Throughout time, immigration has always been a controversial topic. When
Europeans saw that America presented a great opportunity for pioneers, they
pursued it, never minding the fact that the land was already inhabited.
Similarly, people in other countries come to the U.S. to seek refuge from their
problems.
Proposal-Here is the love.
Intro
To contest the overwhelming
illegal immigrants in the U.S., I support President Obama’s proposal to grant
immigration amnesty for undocumented aliens. According to President Obama,
"We are not going to ship
back 12 million people; we're not going to do it as a practical matter. We
would have to take all our law enforcement that we have available and we would
have to use it and put people on buses, and rip families apart, and that's not
who we are, that's not what America is about. So what I've proposed... is you
say we're going to bring these folks out of the shadows. We're going to make
them pay a fine, they are going to have to learn English, they are going to
have to go to the back of the line...but they will have a pathway to
citizenship over the course of 10 years." (http://www.usamnesty.org/).
Recent studies even support this idea, the study by UCLA associate
professor Raul Hinojosa-Ojeda found that citizenship and flexible limits on
legal immigration would serve future labor demands and boost wages for
native-born workers. “Immigration has a positive effect on the economy,"
Hinojosa-Ojeda told reporters, saying legalizing undocumented immigrants
already in the United States could add $1.5 trillion to the gross domestic
product over the next 10 years.”
(http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/07/MNTQ1BF6LR.DTL#ixzz1ek8uyOVq).
This would help a lot of illegal aliens to get a good standing, and start over,
while making the U.S. seem more forgiving. Why not make something good from
something bad? This saves us some money while eradicating the problem, without
hurting either sides of the spectrum.
A second solution for illegal immigration is to send these aliens back to
their country of origin with some support. Some of these families that are
deported leave with nothing, and nowhere to go. There should be some backing.
Help them find a family member, or shelter to stay in once returned home, and a
basket of food. There are many organizations that are willing to help with this
sort of achievement. One example is World Vision; this organization specializes
in helping people in less fortunate countries by providing sponsors. In this
case, a partnership with World Vision would make sure that these deportees have
some support when they return. World Vision is a non-profit org so it would not
cost anything for this kind of partnership. This would help them to start off a
new life and to be independent until they get back on their feet.
Some countries lack much economic development. One example of this is
Mexico. Economic conditions in Mexico are very grim especially for the lower
class, so helping the Mexican economy would provide more cushion for these
people to look forward to. Much of Mexico’s economy rest on trading, so one way
to help would be to form more trade agreements. This in turn would help Mexico
to rise up from its dire conditions.
A common thing to do to immigrants before deporting them is to send them
to jail. Sending them to jail costs U.S. registered citizens money, so why not
just send them home. In fact, according to
(https://death.rdsecure.org/article.php?id=42), “Californians pay $90,000 per
year for inmates.” Since California has a high population of illegal
immigrants, perhaps it should consider to just deport the illegal immigrant
rather than imprisonment. Another reason to avoid imprisonment is that U.S.
officials will imprison those that are not mentally or medically stable. This
is unethical and makes absolutely no sense. Why put someone who has the weight
of the world on his/her back in prison? Save time and
money.
The U.S. is known as the “Good Guy” in many countries, but the
deportation laws, and regulations state otherwise. If the U.S. government put
themselves in an illegal alien’s shoes, they would recognize the woes and
hardship of living an illegal life. To eliminate this, Congress should consider:
granting amnesty for undocumented aliens, economical support for countries with
overwhelming outpours of illegal immigrants, and sending these people home
without imprisonment to save the country some
money.
Illegal
immigration is a pressing issue in the U.S. today. This proves to be more of a
concern to people living close to the country’s borders, and government
officials. Most people would say that illegal immigration has a very bad effect
on the American society, especially economically speaking. Some of these same
Americans would also agree that these people should be deported. However, when
these aliens are deported they face a harsher society, without welcoming arms.
For this reason, their cases should be evaluated. The
purpose of this paper is to evaluate the issues that illegal immigrants face
when they return to their homeland with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
It also evaluates their contribution to the American economy, and goes on to
issue three proposals for these abandoned people. The
methodical approach is this paper took is to develop a background, present some
common stipulations: Deportation of illegal immigrants is a poor policy
economically speaking, and unethical because it deprives illegal immigrants of
basic opportunities provided by the American society. These include education,
medical needs, and to flea political conflict/war. This is especially wrong
because illegals help to boost the economy in the agriculture and construction
areas where no one seems to dream of working. If the proposals presented here
are acted upon, there will be a change in the U.S. ethos standing, and more
countries will look up to the U.S.A. because of this
credibility.
Draft
Where is the
Love?
Claim~ some
Americans-especially those living near the country’s borders- believe that
illegal immigration has a negative impact on society, but that is not true.
Immigration, whether legal or illegal is found in American history, back when it
did not mean much. Deportation of illegal immigrants is a poor policy
economically speaking, and unethical because it deprives illegal immigrants of
basic opportunities provided by the American society. These include education,
medical needs, and to flea political conflict/war. This is especially wrong
because illegals help to boost the economy in the agriculture and construction
areas where no one seems to dream of working. (crime and the
kids**
Exigency: illegal immigrants
are put in a worse position when
deported.
Perhaps the most compelling
aspect of America is that it is made up of immigrants. The first immigrants
were the Native Americans. After Christopher Columbus made his landmark in the
Western lands, he brought with him many pioneers. One thing was common for
these pioneers; they all sought a better life, something different: freedom,
opportunity, prospects. In fact,
they wanted this so much that they killed a lot of the natives for the land. The
pioneers were determined to reach their goals, no matter what it would cost, in
fact, they fought over a land which was not theirs in the first place at the
cost of an estimated 217,000 lives (Wikianswers.com). The pioneers fought for
their freedom, and independence. The constitution was created with the
fundamental belief that the United States of America was a land of freedom and
opportunity, and any man that thirsted for these objectives was welcome to
venture this land. This same zest is found in common day immigrants. Many are
seeking a better life for their families, while some are here for selfish
reasons. Whatever the objective, the U.S. is a land of opportunities, and every
man is granted his freedom, as long as it does not infringe upon another man’s
freedom. So the question persists, why aren’t illegal immigrants allowed the
same privileges as others? Some
Americans-especially those living near the country’s borders- believe that
illegal immigration has a negative impact on society, but immigration, whether
legal or illegal is found in American history, back when it did not mean much.
The benefits of illegal immigration are infinite, which includes: help for the
small businessman, improving the economy, and providing education and freedom
to otherwise underprivileged people looking for an
opportunity.
When illegal immigrants are deported to their country of origin, they are
forced to conform to a lifestyle that is sometimes inhumane. Educationally
speaking, America provides a lot of opportunities compared to other countries.
In some countries, an education beyond elementary is compensated for. Some
families cannot afford this and so their children are forced to stay at home and
find a trade that may not take them anywhere in life. In fact it is this kind of
system that keeps the poor, poor. One country that endorses this idea is
Jamaica. A high school education could cost as much as $10,000 JA or $1000 US
per semester. I can especially relate to this because when I graduated from
primary school in Jamaica, some of my friends were forced to stay at home and
carry on the family business. As a result, my parents came to the U.S. for a
better opportunity. I do, however, know a few Jamaicans that came here solely
for some financial relief, educationally speaking.
Another
reason, illegal immigrants come to America is for medical benefits. America is
world renowned for its medical care. Some of the technology used in the U.S. is
not found elsewhere or proves to be too expensive. One example of this is in
Europe, “Differences in funding and reimbursement systems create barriers for
the adoption of new and innovative medical technology.” This means that there
are little to no medical advancement in some places, especially in third-world
countries, which would make it more money for medical treatment. Because of
this, more people come to America for medical care.
Patriotism is an admirable characteristic, but only to a certain point.
This was extremely evident when the U.S. went to war with Vietnam in the
60’s. After the army had a rundown
of volunteers for the war, the military turned to drafting. Flag burning and
rioting were just a few ways to protest the distaste for war. After all families
were being ripped apart. Some even left the country, but those were extreme
cases. This is the same case for other countries as mothers, sister, and
daughters watch their loved ones go to war, only left with desperation for their
return. To avoid this kind of calamity, some families flea to the U.S.
illegally, not waiting to file for papers, convinced that any struggle in the
U.S. would be nothing compared to the oppression and war at hand. This is the
case for many Cubans, because according to
(http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/cubanimmigration.html)
“With the Cuban revolution
and the dictatorship of Fidel Castro, many Cubans who were unhappy with politics
at home fled to the United States. Wealthy Cubans accounted for a large portion
of United States immigrants, as they fled to protect their assets which were now
threatened under a socialist regime. Others followed their families to their
U.S. so that they would not be separated. Shortly after Fidel Castro came into
power and during the early years of the revolutionary period, about 215,000
Cubans immigrated to the U.S.”
These Cubans were fled
because of political warfare. Families felt the need to protect their children
from what could possibly become a huge war. In addition to this most Cubans
disagreed with the ideas of Fidel Castro’s regime. Other countries experience
this kind of political conflict and the people flea to the U.S. determined to
face the consequences here, w0hich seems like nothing compared to their
country’s. Perhaps the U.S. system of government, though not perfect, is the
closest system to justice.
Countries in the middle east, this is like bait to a rat. The people
there are not allowed to make their own decisions, and their fate relies upon
the government. Because of this they tend to seek refuge in the U.S. whether
legal or illegal. This is especially trivial if the family has children. No one
want their kids to grow up in a society that is not fit. The U.S. is fit to
raise children. When these families are sent home on nothing to survive, the
kids tend to join gangs and hang with the wrong crowd, which makes world peace
more distant.
Democratic countries are
known for their independence, and the explicit competition that this encourages.
When it comes to America, this competition becomes fierce and is referred to as
the“survival of the fittest”. This is a great aspect because it provides
everyman with the opportunity to better himself through his will. Everyone would
appreciate his treasures more especially if it was earned by his own hand. This
“survival of the fittest theory” is very popular when it comes to businesses.
Companies often look for ways to raise the bar higher by avoiding some
responsibilities. One way to do this is to hire illegal immigrants. According
to
(http://www.blufftontoday.com/blog-post/weisskid/2011-11-08/business-leaders-say-they-must-hire-illegal-immigrants),
“Business leaders say they must hire illegal immigrants because even jobless
citizens will not work under the conditions and for the low pay that these jobs
offer.” So in a sense this provides the businessman with a greater chance to
improve his business by providing some relief. Furthermore beggars cannot be
choosers, so the fact that unemployed U.S. citizens do not want the job, means
that there will not be employees if the owner does not get creative and hire a
couple of illegals. The reason it
is not so popular among big businesses is because the owner tends to be rich.
When small businesses hire these immigrants they get pounded for it saying that
they are contributing to the decline of society. I find this especially
efficient however, because this saves the business some money because illegals
tend to be paid less, and that is just one less tax to worry about. In fact, I
think small business men that hire illegal immigrants is expressing their right
to freedom which explicitly states that each man can do whatever he wants as
long as it does not infringe upon the right of another. Others think that this
provides an unfair opportunity, however I think this strengthens the “survival
of the fittest theory” because it provides more competition.
Perhaps one of the least
thought of industry is that of agriculture. Agriculture is farming. Fruits and
milk are some of the common productions from agriculture, and without farmers we
would be missing a lot of our favorite delicacies. The problem for this industry
is that there are not a lot of people to do the dirty work so to speak. Farmers therefore hire illegal
immigrants that have a true desire to make money for their family. People with a
zest for their jobs, perform well.
The farmers also get to pay these workers less money, with no medical
benefits, or taxes. This provides
more of an incentive for these farmers.
When the police started upholding deportation laws in Alabama, a lot of
the illegals were deported; as a result farmers lacked working hands since no
one in the U.S. wanted those positions. Subsequently, the fruits started
rotting, and there were fewer foods to sell. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: “ A
sponsor of Alabama’s tough new immigration law told desperate tomato farmers
Monday that he won’t change the law, even though they told him that their crops
are rotting in the field and they are at risk of losing their farms.” As a
result, the vegetable prices were raised. This caused a stir nationwide, but
what America did not realize was that illegal immigrants played a significant
role in agriculture. Another area affected by illegal immigrants is
construction. The amount of immigrants in construction turns out to be 1 in
every 7, according to (http://www.cis.org/SenateStimulus). Immigrants are
willing to work in the most dangerous areas of construction. According to
(usliberals.about.com), “cheaper labor costs and lesser working conditions equal
greater profits for business owners.” But everything is not so peachy for these
immigrants, “an immigrant a day will also die in the work place, even while for
others the work place has become safer over the last decade."
(usliberals.about.com) In other words these immigrants work for less, under
inhumane conditions. The construction department when it comes to illegal
immigrants is often avoided, mainly because no one wants to highlight that
Americans are behind these inhumane dealings. This is the way that illegals feed,
clothe, and provide shelter and opportunity for their family never minding that
this could lead to death.
Throughout time, immigration has always been a controversial topic. When
Europeans saw that America presented a great opportunity for pioneers, they
pursued it, never minding the fact that the land was already inhabited.
Similarly, people in other countries come to the U.S. to seek refuge from their
problems.
Proposal-Here is the love.
Intro
To contest the overwhelming
illegal immigrants in the U.S., I support President Obama’s proposal to grant
immigration amnesty for undocumented aliens. According to President Obama,
"We are not going to ship
back 12 million people; we're not going to do it as a practical matter. We
would have to take all our law enforcement that we have available and we would
have to use it and put people on buses, and rip families apart, and that's not
who we are, that's not what America is about. So what I've proposed... is you
say we're going to bring these folks out of the shadows. We're going to make
them pay a fine, they are going to have to learn English, they are going to
have to go to the back of the line...but they will have a pathway to
citizenship over the course of 10 years." (http://www.usamnesty.org/).
Recent studies even support this idea, the study by UCLA associate
professor Raul Hinojosa-Ojeda found that citizenship and flexible limits on
legal immigration would serve future labor demands and boost wages for
native-born workers. “Immigration has a positive effect on the economy,"
Hinojosa-Ojeda told reporters, saying legalizing undocumented immigrants
already in the United States could add $1.5 trillion to the gross domestic
product over the next 10 years.”
(http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/07/MNTQ1BF6LR.DTL#ixzz1ek8uyOVq).
This would help a lot of illegal aliens to get a good standing, and start over,
while making the U.S. seem more forgiving. Why not make something good from
something bad? This saves us some money while eradicating the problem, without
hurting either sides of the spectrum.
A second solution for illegal immigration is to send these aliens back to
their country of origin with some support. Some of these families that are
deported leave with nothing, and nowhere to go. There should be some backing.
Help them find a family member, or shelter to stay in once returned home, and a
basket of food. There are many organizations that are willing to help with this
sort of achievement. One example is World Vision; this organization specializes
in helping people in less fortunate countries by providing sponsors. In this
case, a partnership with World Vision would make sure that these deportees have
some support when they return. World Vision is a non-profit org so it would not
cost anything for this kind of partnership. This would help them to start off a
new life and to be independent until they get back on their feet.
Some countries lack much economic development. One example of this is
Mexico. Economic conditions in Mexico are very grim especially for the lower
class, so helping the Mexican economy would provide more cushion for these
people to look forward to. Much of Mexico’s economy rest on trading, so one way
to help would be to form more trade agreements. This in turn would help Mexico
to rise up from its dire conditions.
A common thing to do to immigrants before deporting them is to send them
to jail. Sending them to jail costs U.S. registered citizens money, so why not
just send them home. In fact, according to
(https://death.rdsecure.org/article.php?id=42), “Californians pay $90,000 per
year for inmates.” Since California has a high population of illegal
immigrants, perhaps it should consider to just deport the illegal immigrant
rather than imprisonment. Another reason to avoid imprisonment is that U.S.
officials will imprison those that are not mentally or medically stable. This
is unethical and makes absolutely no sense. Why put someone who has the weight
of the world on his/her back in prison? Save time and
money.
The U.S. is known as the “Good Guy” in many countries, but the
deportation laws, and regulations state otherwise. If the U.S. government put
themselves in an illegal alien’s shoes, they would recognize the woes and
hardship of living an illegal life. To eliminate this, Congress should consider:
granting amnesty for undocumented aliens, economical support for countries with
overwhelming outpours of illegal immigrants, and sending these people home
without imprisonment to save the country some
money.