Immigration Stereotypes

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Stereotypes are used far too much in this world. Especially here in the United States of America, stereotypes affect everything that people do and how the world is viewed. One of the most common stereotypes is that illegal immigrants, especially Mexicans, are criminals. This is not true at all. People of the United States create this stereotype because they are afraid of things that are different. Little is it known that illegal immigrants are seldom a cause for worry. These people are not looking to break any of our laws while they are here. They are looking to make a better life for themselves, their children, and their future generations. It is extremely rare to find a case where an illegal immigrant makes it to American and causes

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