America, the land of opportunity and home of the free. Immigrants come from all over the world to live the American dream. “According to the United States Census Bureau, 700,000 to 800,000 illegal immigrants settle in the United States annually,” (Briggs, n.d.). Of those, 71 percent of illegal immigrants are households with children and received benefits on behalf of their U.S.-born children in 2009 (Steven, 2011). For quite some time now, there has been a big debate over whether or not illegal immigrants should receive social security services. Some of these including, education for children, food stamps and medical care. Many people argue illegal immigrants are draining our taxes dollars from the system, while others believe it unethical
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government. If the government denies those in need of food, they will not be willing to help the government by paying taxes once they are able to afford their own food. Also, the Food Stamp program is income-tested and not given at random, therefore, I do believe illegal immigrants should be granted food benefits (North, 2012). However, I also agree that there should be a limit to how much and how long government assistance should be given. If they are working, trying to build an independent living, and they are paying their taxes at the end of each year, they should continue receiving these benefits. However, if they are draining the government’s social security system of its taxes and taking advantage, such benefits should be taken …show more content…
Ray, the average illegal immigrant is about 34 years old and may be eligible for up to 50 years of government assistance (Ray, 2014). Illegal immigrants should use the benefits granted to them to better themselves and their family rather than depend on them. With food stamps, healthcare, and free public education for their children they should take advantage of the opportunity and use it for good. Finding a job while the kids are in school is a big step. They should work toward gaining enough money to put food on the table and pay for medical care without government assistant. It is also very important to give back to the country for the benefits they have earned by paying
government. If the government denies those in need of food, they will not be willing to help the government by paying taxes once they are able to afford their own food. Also, the Food Stamp program is income-tested and not given at random, therefore, I do believe illegal immigrants should be granted food benefits (North, 2012). However, I also agree that there should be a limit to how much and how long government assistance should be given. If they are working, trying to build an independent living, and they are paying their taxes at the end of each year, they should continue receiving these benefits. However, if they are draining the government’s social security system of its taxes and taking advantage, such benefits should be taken …show more content…
Ray, the average illegal immigrant is about 34 years old and may be eligible for up to 50 years of government assistance (Ray, 2014). Illegal immigrants should use the benefits granted to them to better themselves and their family rather than depend on them. With food stamps, healthcare, and free public education for their children they should take advantage of the opportunity and use it for good. Finding a job while the kids are in school is a big step. They should work toward gaining enough money to put food on the table and pay for medical care without government assistant. It is also very important to give back to the country for the benefits they have earned by paying