U.S. needs more, not fewer, immigrant workers

This writer tells us that the benefits of immigration are not understood and lists many reasons why we need more immigrant workers. - - Donna Poisl

By A. HAAG SHERMAN, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Contrary to popular opinion, America does not have an immigration problem, but its current policies are creating one. In particular, America remains an attractive destination for immigrants, a boon for this nation. However, America is rapidly losing its competitive advantage in attracting immigrants to our shores. The loss to America, and its standing in the world, will be catastrophic.

Not surprisingly, America's biggest failure is a lack of understanding about the profound benefits of immigration. Immigration is this country's great "free lunch" and it represents a significant transfer of wealth from the rest of the world to the U.S. By way of example, think of an immigrant — even an unskilled one - coming to the U.S. at age 18. As any parent knows, the cost of producing an 18-year-old is significant (clothing, shelter and rudimentary education).
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