How Does Illegal Immigrants Affect The Economy

Today’s economy is rapidly falling short of expectations with no definitive solutions in sight. Our government representatives show more concern for illegal immigrants than the wellbeing of American citizens. Too many people live in the moment instead of looking forward to the future. Boarder enforcement has lowered their standards since the early 1990’s, practically giving illegal immigrants a “free pass” when caught. These immigrants are processed through immigration offices faster than a stop at your local DMV. They are loaded on a bus after a slap on the wrist, again to be driven back across their respective boarders to be set free not more than a few miles from where they were apprehended on U.S soil. Our nation is treading in deep water and has been for some time. The real problem is everyone is getting tired and uncertain of how long we can actually stay afloat. The American citizen doesn’t want the complete exile of illegal immigrants, they know the key roles they play in our everyday lives. With that said though, our economy doesn’t need the influx of illegal immigrants if they applied and upheld the current immigration laws along with holding violators accountable for their actions. Education, small …show more content…
We’re clearly not dealing with this problem correctly. Over 76% of individuals who took my survey disagreed with our nations current immigration reform. 81% disagreed with immigrants illegally working in the U.S. Our government took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic in the best interest of it’s citizens, 85% surveyed believe our government has fallen short of that oath. If our government can step up for the betterment of our nation, show true concern and passion toward our citizens and take off the blinders they so proudly wear, our nation as a whole might actually be able to take a step forward instead of two steps