How would you feel if you were an undocumented immigrant in the United States? I would assume not good. So why do people still do it? If you go and ask immigrants why they came you'll hear mostly one answer. For a better future for their family and so their kids don't have to go through what they did. Is it a crime to want the best for your family? Or to want the American Dream? In today's world it is in the U.S.
I am Hispanic, and both my parents are Mexican. They came here so i could have a better future for me and my kids. Now the government want to spend 800 million dollars alone in making the boarder impossible for immigrants to cross. This shouldn't even be a problem because people come from all over the world. I've heard that Mexicans just come and steal jobs, but if they were actually good at what they do they would still have a job. It shouldn't matter where you're from. The only thing that should matter is the purpose in which you came for.
The U.S. makes it difficult for immigrants to even contribute to the country. It is necessary to have ID card to vote and they know Mexicans, or wherever the person is won't have one. They cannot work without having a social security, and for them to get one it is not cheap. I don't agree with what the government is doing. We all deserve an equal chance to live free and happy.
I believe that Fernando Lopez is right in his argument on his blog,Home of the Winners, from Monday October,26, is correct in stating that America is somewhere you should be able to come to better you life for you and your kids. Now this is a very touchy subject because I feel like if you say one comment in the wrong way you could come off to people as a discriminate. Now I believe that you are correct in saying that it should be allowed, but I also believe that there is a process that everyone should follow. I believe anyone should be able to come into the United States, but with citizenship. Gaining citizenship is a process that is a little difficult at the moment and maybe should be a little easier and less expensive. This IS NOT saying that we should keep other people from other countries out, but I do believe we are already facing major problems here already and just letting anyone and everyone just walk into our Nation doesn't really help us out. We are separate from other countries and need to remain separate. There is a side of my family that came from Italy and a part that came from Mexico, and if they didn't live in the Untied States already, I would tell them to become citizens so they could live here. This is also not just about being a separate Nation, but to keep the U.S. safe. So, yes I do agree with, in saying that anyone should be able to come into the United States, but I will also have to argue in saying that there needs to be a process in which they do so, and not just open up the borders to anyone.
ReplyDeleteImmigration is a polarizing issue, but one that needs to be addressed. There is a pathway to citizenship for those who follow the rules. However, in the interest of national security following 9/11, we cannot allow our southern or northern border to be wide open. I believe terrorism is and will continue to be our greatest threat. One of the biggest problems America faces today are sanctuary cities, where authorities thumb their nose at our laws and allow undocumented immigrants to break laws and not be deported. I am a big proponent of “Kate’s law,” which would require deportation of immigrants who commit felony offenses. Further, all immigrants would be much safer if they went through the proper channels to become U.S. citizens, since they would not be afraid to report crimes for fear of being deported. I totally agree that America is the best place to pursue life, liberty and happiness, but in order not to jeopardize the safety of its citizens, we must insist that all our laws be followed. We need to improve our immigration process, to make certain that those interested in coming have a swifter process and that only those who are thoroughly screened are allowed to enter. I firmly believe that citizenship is a privilege that should be open to all those who apply and are thoroughly vetted for national security reasons. Once allowed into the country, people should have a set period of time to become U.S. citizens so that they can enjoy all the rights and privileges that come with citizenship, such as voting and participating in Social Security. For those who have been in this country for years being productive citizens, I believe that there should be amnesty; however, going forward we need to make certain that radical Muslim terrorists are prohibited from freely entering America.
ReplyDeleteOn October 26, 2015, Fernando Lopez posted a blog discussing the issue on immigration. They way Lopez started his blog really had me wonder, if I were an undocumented immigrant in the United States how would I feel? I for sure would not feel welcomed. But then he goes on about why immigrants travel to the United States, because they are focused on having a better future for their families. I do wish Lopez did explain what he meant by what the kids would not have to go through. Into the second paragraph Lopez discusses personal experiences, and then continues into saying what the government believes they should do to stop immigration, which is not smart at all and very costly. But not only did he talk about Mexican immigrants he also talked about others from all over the world, though the government is only trying to block the Mexican boarder. Which is not fair, what have they done to deserve this? If they are working in the United States because of better pay to support their family how is this bothering the U.S.? Is it possibly because the Mexican community in the United States is growing and is having some success rates? I would like to read more of Lopez’s work on this topic, I do agree completely with him; creating a wall against the boarder along Mexico should NOT happen. Anyone should be welcomed if they feel more safe and supportive here in the United States.
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