Immigration
Immigration is the critical issue we are facing. It is something that is truly divides us. Yet, it is easy to reduce the debate to name calling. Is that really going to solve the problem?
Robert Reich makes excellent points here
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/12/26/reich_commentary/
It is wrong to think that American born workers will be able to sustain our country as the baby boomers retire. How will a smaller workforce over time be able to fill more jobs? Another point of Mr. Reich reveals is the idea of ambition. If one leaves their native land to come to the United States, generally are above average in ambition to have a better life. Yes, some may see living on welfare as a better life, but most illegals are correctly called undocumented workers.
Before we give away our country to Xenophobia, we should understand generation X will not be able to support the baby boomers alone.
Why would I not believe it?
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wrong priorities
Believe it or not, I have a vested interest in this debate.
Why does the US government put visas for spouses and finacees at the very bottom of the list when it comes to granting visas?
I think it is absurd that a visa for a brother or a father or a friend takes a higher priority when the US has more applications than it can handle.
Supposedly, after the visa applications are recorded as received then visas for spouses and finacees should move faster than other family visas. Of course, I will believe that when I see it.