Posted on 12/27/2013 11:24:17 AM PST by honestabe010
In his press conference on December 20th, President Obama urged the House of Representatives to support the Senate’s immigration bill, which passed 68-32 in late June. Among the concerns cited by Americans who oppose reform are that immigrants will take their jobs, drive down wages, increase criminal activity, burden the welfare system, and reshape the cultural dynamic of the country. These concerns are mostly ill-founded. The legitimate concerns have real solutions, and a more open immigration policy will be a net benefit for all Americans...
Highlights from Article:
- A 2013 study by the American Action Forum states that "immigration reform can raise population growth, labor force growth, and thus growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).”
- In 2013 the Bipartisan Policy Center came to similar conclusions. It makes the prediction that current provisions, as included in the Senate Bill, would raise GDP 4.8 percent over twenty years.
- According to the Immigration Policy Center, immigrant males between the ages of 18 and 39 (which constitute the greatest portion of the prison population) are five times less likely to be incarcerated than are natives.
- A 2011 survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that 92 percent of second generation and 96 percent of third generation Hispanics speak English proficiently.
- A 2010 Gallup poll revealed that Hispanics attend church services more often than non-Hispanic whites.
- Since an influx of immigrants means an expansion of the labor supply, many assert that the result will be less jobs and lower wages. However, as asserted by Jason Riley, a member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board, “The number of jobs in the United States is not static. It’s fluid, which is how we want it to be.”
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I think the wicked witch took care of the dwarves... Except for the ones we have in the Lower Levels, of course.
Most of my ancestors were farming in the U.S. for as long as anyone can track them.
The brass, accordions, and oompah rhythms of Norteno music are very distinctive. “Drug gangs killed 12 people in Matamoros last night, everybody polka!”
Oh, yes.
I really miss that church. They had the kids extensively involved in projects for every season, holiday, occasion and just on general principle. Very elaborate projects complete with scenery—that was the most whizzbangwhoppadoozie church ever.
You’re a pair of kids. In kung fu school, I was called “The Ancient.” (At my insistence—ya gotta be notable for something.)
In belly dance class, I was called Taweret, the hippo goddess of childbirth.
I tried to call the dental clinic and was put on Permahold for 10 minutes, so I hung up and charged my phone. The pain doesn’t seem to be going anywhere...
I will call again in a bit and if nothing else, I will leave a message. Again.
In other news, my “new” aide is older than I am. *sheesh*
You really know how to get noticed!
Nice.
I just walked in from taking supper to someone who had a baby a few weeks ago, and found Frank had dumped a cup of Dr. Pepper on his head. If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
Frank has had shower now. “Don’t put soap on my hair!” “Oh, shut up, you twerp.”
Be thankful you weren’t my mother: I used to dump oatmeal on my head, but at least I was in the high chair.
I’ve got to go lie down. This pain is getting to me. I will lurk from time to time.
Oh, we’ve had plenty of cereal-dumping of all sorts.
I need to take a shower.
No more Craiglist dating for Skippy.
Skippy obviously took advantage of the situation and got some extra armaments...
Where’s the cup holder?
It’s on page 3.
Great beard!
Naw... He’s paranoid. He’s always like that.
Watch out for the parrot though, he cheats at chess.
I still wish I could grow some kind of Epic Beard...
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