A well written piece of advice for presidential candidates. Maybe they will read and heed. - - Donna Poisl
Posted by Ilanit Sisso
With concerns about the current state of the economy, healthcare, and the low unemployment rates, why should our presidential candidates care about immigration reform? Aside from the economic benefits that would flow from comprehensive immigration reform (there is wide consensus that it would boost America’s GDP, decrease unemployment rates, and increase the country’s revenue), there are two other reasons:
First, presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle should care about immigration reform for basic ethical reasons. There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States, a population that could fill the stands in over 138 football stadiums.
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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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