My fellow Senators I stand in the firmest negation to this bill in regards to build a US Mexico Border Wall for the following three contentions.
It would be an waste of government money and will hurt our economy
It Won’t stop illegal immigration
Many of them just want a better life
To begin with, The construction of a border fence between the U.S. and Mexico would not only be an ineffective tool for controlling immigration, it would be an utter waste of government resources and will inflict damage to our economy. According to the USDA, they have warned that, “any potential immigration reform could have significant impacts on the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry.” From the perspective of National Milk Producers Federation in 2009, retail milk prices would increase by 61 percent if its immigrant labor force were to be eliminated. This simply shows how we are dependent on these illegal immigrant workers. In addition, A fence is no deterrent for a family or group determined to get into the United States. They can simply climb over it. If it were …show more content…
Instead of funding the wall which is hardly a secure solution, we should support offering practical assimilation programs. Some of these programs would include Providing English handbooks to families and other aliens who desire a better life in America. This will them to be legally eligible for jobs and benefits. In addition, Drug smugglers and aliens who abuse our laws will be prosecuted as they are currently, however assimilation should be an available option for the honest and eager immigrants. Millions are disadvantaged and simply wanting a better life. We can help them without having to donate or increase tax. A simple transfer of investment from this unnecessary wall can help these people become
It would be an waste of government money and will hurt our economy
It Won’t stop illegal immigration
Many of them just want a better life
To begin with, The construction of a border fence between the U.S. and Mexico would not only be an ineffective tool for controlling immigration, it would be an utter waste of government resources and will inflict damage to our economy. According to the USDA, they have warned that, “any potential immigration reform could have significant impacts on the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry.” From the perspective of National Milk Producers Federation in 2009, retail milk prices would increase by 61 percent if its immigrant labor force were to be eliminated. This simply shows how we are dependent on these illegal immigrant workers. In addition, A fence is no deterrent for a family or group determined to get into the United States. They can simply climb over it. If it were …show more content…
Instead of funding the wall which is hardly a secure solution, we should support offering practical assimilation programs. Some of these programs would include Providing English handbooks to families and other aliens who desire a better life in America. This will them to be legally eligible for jobs and benefits. In addition, Drug smugglers and aliens who abuse our laws will be prosecuted as they are currently, however assimilation should be an available option for the honest and eager immigrants. Millions are disadvantaged and simply wanting a better life. We can help them without having to donate or increase tax. A simple transfer of investment from this unnecessary wall can help these people become