Let Them In or Kick 'Em Out

Today in geography we read a n article about immigration and its effect on the US population. The article mentioned the ongoing debate over immigration; the two opposing sides being "No Immigrants" and "No Borders". The "No Immigrants" side obviously wishes to refuse all foreigners entrance into the country whereas the "No Borders" side wishes to do away with all restrictions on immigration. As part of the assignment that went along with the article, we were asked which side we mostly agreed with which got me thinking. how can they ask us to decide between such severe measures? Although I didn't think that the question was necessarily fair, I said that I leaned toward the side "No Immigrants". I am truly more in the middle, although right now I think that it would be better for America to greatly decrease the amount of immigrants that they allow into the country. Right now the economy in the U.S. is terrible, even though it is slowly getting better. America needs to get back on its feet before more people move here. American citizens need the chance to try and put their lives back together. Many people who come to the United States are searching for a better life. However, the U.S. needs to nurse itself back to health in order to provide the new opportunities that immigrants are looking for. Also, right now there are millions of American citizens are out of a job; the bad economy is the main reason for this, but another contributing factor is the fact that immigrants also take many of the jobs that are available. Everyone deserves a chance for a new and better life, but America needs to take care of Americans before it can offer hospitality to strangers.

I'll say again that I have nothing against immigrants, not even against illegal immigrants, I just think that while America is recuperating it would be best if the government limited the number of newcomers.