This article disproves many myths and lies about immigration, very interesting. - - Donna Poisl
By TOM EVANS, Hour Staff Writer
Misconceptions about immigration -- both legal and illegal -- continue to cause problems in a system that produces more questions than answers, according to attorney Philip Berns.
Berns spoke in the fourth-floor cafeteria of the Government Center on Sunday morning, and he tried to impress upon the 15 people gathered the "Catch-22" nature of immigration at the event, sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of Fairfield County.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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