I am uncertain about using this text for my essay because it evaluates immigration at the national and international level. Since international immigration data can be different than the United States immigration I think the arguments presented may not fit in very well in my essay.
Smith, Ron. "Overly Severe Immigration Laws Weaken The US Economy." Western Farm Press
34.17 (2012): 17. Business Source Complete. Web. 28 Oct. 2016.
Smith’s article examines Georgia’s Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2011. Smith points out that the act did not live up to its predicted expectations. Instead of creating 11,000 jobs for citizens, the act cost Georgia 3,000 jobs and an estimated $350 million dollars. Smith also presents executive director of Georgia’s Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Charles Hall 's, perspective. Halls discusses the consequences of the law on the agricultural workforce. He makes it clear that the law affected the agricultural industry the most, by depleting their workforce by 20% and $1.8 million. Overall this article responds to a “jobs bill” by outlining its shortcomings and urging the government to recognize immigrant workers’ contribution to the economy.
The article for the most part has an informative tone. Instead of …show more content…
These questions for the most part oppose immigration reform since they point out current problems in the nation and how immigration reform will worsen the circumstances. Stoll also argues that employers are kicking U.S born workers out of the workforce because immigrants will work for lower wages. Stoll then proceeds to identify employers throughout the nation who have cutback on U.S born workers and hired immigrants for lower wages. Ultimately, Stoll argues that enforcing current labor and immigration laws would have a greater benefit to the economy and increase wages compared to pushing for immigration
Smith, Ron. "Overly Severe Immigration Laws Weaken The US Economy." Western Farm Press
34.17 (2012): 17. Business Source Complete. Web. 28 Oct. 2016.
Smith’s article examines Georgia’s Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2011. Smith points out that the act did not live up to its predicted expectations. Instead of creating 11,000 jobs for citizens, the act cost Georgia 3,000 jobs and an estimated $350 million dollars. Smith also presents executive director of Georgia’s Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Charles Hall 's, perspective. Halls discusses the consequences of the law on the agricultural workforce. He makes it clear that the law affected the agricultural industry the most, by depleting their workforce by 20% and $1.8 million. Overall this article responds to a “jobs bill” by outlining its shortcomings and urging the government to recognize immigrant workers’ contribution to the economy.
The article for the most part has an informative tone. Instead of …show more content…
These questions for the most part oppose immigration reform since they point out current problems in the nation and how immigration reform will worsen the circumstances. Stoll also argues that employers are kicking U.S born workers out of the workforce because immigrants will work for lower wages. Stoll then proceeds to identify employers throughout the nation who have cutback on U.S born workers and hired immigrants for lower wages. Ultimately, Stoll argues that enforcing current labor and immigration laws would have a greater benefit to the economy and increase wages compared to pushing for immigration