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Dispelling Myths: The Case for Immigration Reform [Enjoy your made-in-America ZOT, troll]
Red Dirt Report ^
| 12/27/2013
| Brian Woodward
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 Senates 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. Its fluid, which is how we want it to be.
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To: Monkey Face; NicknamedBob
We all get wrinkled, some more colorfully than others.
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02/01/2014 8:19:47 AM PST
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JoeProBono
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To: JoeProBono
I know that, but I sure as heck would cover mine!
(What am I saying? I DO cover mine!)
2,622
posted on
02/01/2014 8:25:44 AM PST
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Monkey Face
(Getting old sucks. I used to wake up feeling like a million bucks. Now I feel like a bounced check.)
To: Monkey Face
2,623
posted on
02/01/2014 8:27:16 AM PST
by
Monkey Face
(Getting old sucks. I used to wake up feeling like a million bucks. Now I feel like a bounced check.)
To: Monkey Face
2,624
posted on
02/01/2014 8:43:11 AM PST
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JoeProBono
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To: JoeProBono
HAHAHAHA! My face has very few wrinkles!
2,625
posted on
02/01/2014 9:06:30 AM PST
by
Monkey Face
(Getting old sucks. I used to wake up feeling like a million bucks. Now I feel like a bounced check.)
To: Tax-chick
2,626
posted on
02/01/2014 9:30:01 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: everyone
2,627
posted on
02/01/2014 9:30:31 AM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Monkey Face
I know why. It will be our secret.
2,628
posted on
02/01/2014 9:31:28 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: no-to-illegals
Hello. I often tell people not to ask me why.
2,629
posted on
02/01/2014 9:34:05 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
(... for the good of all of us, except the ones who are dead ...)
To: NicknamedBob
Would you please identify the specific attitudes and (if not immediately apparent) why they would result in a limitation of perpetuity unless that would involve fifth-amendment immunity or whatever you call it? (Some of us need things spelled out.) Thanks!
2,630
posted on
02/01/2014 9:34:26 AM PST
by
Silentgypsy
(Make sure she doesnÂ’t get ahold of the gom jabbar)
To: Darksheare
Dang ... am sorry for all the family, Darks. Prayers said.
2,631
posted on
02/01/2014 9:35:19 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Tax-chick
I’m Back ... lol. So Sorry.
2,632
posted on
02/01/2014 9:39:35 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: no-to-illegals
Niceta seeya. Kathleen is crying, but it’s not your fault.
2,633
posted on
02/01/2014 9:41:14 AM PST
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Tax-chick
(... for the good of all of us, except the ones who are dead ...)
To: Tax-chick
I just love tearing up the toilet paper. It was a good day!
2,634
posted on
02/01/2014 9:41:35 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: null and void; NicknamedBob
I Love our Hammmmy! Bob, am sorry but am seeming a little personable because .... my apology.
2,635
posted on
02/01/2014 9:45:18 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: null and void
blue or blue green? I Love Teal!
2,636
posted on
02/01/2014 9:46:16 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Monkey Face
Mine too. My fat fills them in. You, OTOH, look terrific!
2,637
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02/01/2014 9:50:35 AM PST
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null and void
(<--- unwilling cattle-car passenger on the bullet train to serfdom)
To: NicknamedBob
Works like a charm. I know what happened. I made a huge mistake.
2,638
posted on
02/01/2014 9:53:30 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Tax-chick; Darksheare
Kathleen is crying, but its not your fault. Just like Darksheare, everything is my fault.
2,639
posted on
02/01/2014 9:55:09 AM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: no-to-illegals
She stood up under the dinner table. She’s too tall for that. *thonk*
2,640
posted on
02/01/2014 9:59:33 AM PST
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Tax-chick
(... for the good of all of us, except the ones who are dead ...)
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