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cont: Who Wants to Increase, Decrease, or Keep Immigration the Same? A Profile of Immigration Expanders, Maintainers, and Restrictionists
In their own words, quotes from Expanders, Maintainers, and Restrictionists:
Expanders:
In a few words, can you explain why you’d prefer to increase immigration?
Immigrants enrich our country by bringing new experiences, beliefs, and foods. Most of them have a strong work ethic and truly want to make America a better place. We need to create a better path for citizenship.
My grandparents were immigrants and so were so many I grew up with. If immigration was not happening then, I wouldn’t live in this country now.
This country is founded and almost entirely populated by immigrants and the descendants of immigrants. You can’t just come inside and lock the door behind you.
Recent immigrants and noncitizens contribute more and commit fewer crimes than the average of all U.S. residents. They make our nation more economically competitive. Most refugees trying to immigrate are fleeing conditions the U.S. created. We owe them asylum and a path to citizenship.
There are people trying to immigrate to America because they are seeking asylum, are in danger, or want a better life for their families. America is in a position to help, and immigrants help stimulate the economy.
Immigration is good for the economy, it brings young dynamic entrepreneurs with a strong work ethic. Our population is getting older. We need more young people to add to the tax base and contribute to Social Security.
Maintainers
In a few words, can you explain why you’d prefer to keep immigration at its present level?
The current level of immigration has proven to be sustainable while having a generally positive impact on the national economy. Changing this level has the potential to alter some of these variables and break the equilibrium.
Keeping immigration at the current level will ensure that the country has the infrastructure in place to assimilate new migrants (process entry, availability of basic needs) and keep the borders secure.
A controlled flow is healthy—our country should welcome immigrants who come through legal means.
I think that immigration is great; our nation grows stronger when it consists of citizens of diverse beliefs and backgrounds. However, the U.S. doesn’t really take care of all of its citizens as it is, so I don’t really think immigration should increase right now.
The USA cannot provide jobs for 100% of its citizens and residents as is. More legal immigration means more unemployed people collecting government assistance.
Immigrants need to assimilate into American society, but huge influxes always seem to end up with people in enclaves where they don’t learn English. Also, too many coming in on visas take work from citizens because businesses are allowed to hire them for less. We can’t flood the hiring market with visa holders. Note, I am talking about LEGAL immigration. Illegal immigration must be stopped.
I think in general, the government needs to take time to be more cautious about who they are letting into the country. I’m not talking about race, religion, sexual preference, etc. I’m advocating a more thorough vetting system.
Restrictionists
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