According to the Pew Hispanic Center there was an estimated 11.5 million illegal immigrants living in the United States in 2011. Although there was an estimated 300,000,000 Americans living in the US, could it be possible that one day immigrants will out grow the American population? This is a good thing to think about even though it is very unlikely that immigrants will take over the US anytime in the near future. Before you make up your mind about immigration, whether its good or bad, here is some common pros and cons to consider.
Pros:
- Cost of production is reduced and prices decline because immigrants are most likely willing to work at lower rates, than needy Americans
- More opinions and a wider range of ideas from different backgrounds
- Gives America more power because we have different skills being utilized from all over the world.
- Results in sharing of knowledge for everyone, and humans have a better chance of understanding the world around them
- Creates more trade with other countries because we have more people creating supplies and machinery that others might be lacking in or need
Cons:
- Crowding can occur when to many people are trying to live in the same place; food, water, supplies, and housing becomes limited and more valuable
- New diseases to our country can be introduced if someone carries something Americans have yet to find a cure for
- If immigrants cant find a job, Americans are forced to support them and it creates a huge burden
- Other nations lose there knowledgeable people and suffering from a power loss
There are many other results from immigrants coming to America, whether beneficial or disastrous, but one thing that we should always keep in mind is that God created us all and we all live on this planet together as one, no matter where you live. America may not be inhabited by just US citizens, and this may not be our country forever, but this is our world and we have to share it with everyone!
The blog posted by Americans Pushing the Debt, title “Immigration: Is This Our Country or Not?” is regarding the a few advantages and disadvantages of immigration, which is a huge battle for our country. The author has the audience think of the possibilities that immigrants could out grown our country. The author does a great job with a breakdown of facts for both sides and is not opinionated as to what side the author favors. As it was stated that an estimated 11.5 million illegal immigrants living in our country in 2011 but it is projected by the Center for Immigration Studies, the population of the United States is expected to increase by 167 million by 2060. I agree with the fact that illegal immigrants do take the low paying job, such as food service and hotel cleaning that most Americans do not want due to low pay. Others say immigrants are taking jobs away from less-skilled American citizens which also lead Americans to compete for jobs with the immigrants. Also, the picture can not be completely perfect of having illegal immigrants in our country. The author states over crowding, disease being brought over and the financial support placed on Americans to foot the bill and this is true. Immigrants do take up a large amount of government resources without paying taxes or low tax rates. The author could have mentioned the opportunity for terrorists and drug dealers. Most illegal drug activity does come from Central and South America and we can not forget the history making, 9/11. There are some rotten apples in the bunch but it does not necessarily mean every immigrant coming into our country is out to harm us. Illegal immigrants come to our country for a better life and opportunity to make something of themselves and for their families.
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