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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Morning TC,
There is cloud just starting to roll in now.
The morning was sunny at 2 degrees.
Rain is supposed to resume sometime this afternoon.
We’ve got a foot or two capacity left in the drainage system...before the whole country vanishes beneath the waves.
How’s the world in NC?
Whoa! I’m not sure what it is, either, but I’ll bet it can keep your feet warm!
The world seems to be okay here. All family members were able to achieve verticality, if not visible mental functioning ... and it’s Trash Day!
Sounds like you need to move to higher ground, though.
Also, it’s a pretty color.
I’ve achieved verticality. Now what was that other thing?
Move to higher ground,
Yes ,would be nice.
Not really an option , with house prices around here.
The next alternative would be Swindon...ugh.
The rain has been exceptional this year, it achieved a hundred year record for the month.
Visible mental functioning. ...lost me on the second word.
It is, indeed, a pretty color! I want one!
I, too, have reached verticality, but I’m wishing I had stayed horizontal. It was much more comfortable and quite a bit warmer. All I need now is some coffee...
Think, “upright,” Moosie!
I think it has to do with "eyes blinking in synchronization". I'm working on that.
*big cheesy grin*
The ears are listening, too.
Duct Tape their mouths and duct tape (tie) their typing hands behind their backs and we may find some peace.
Can't fix stupid! (Ron the Tater)
It's not their fault you have a pitched roof...
She's doing better with it than I or my son did.
Brought her chicken matzo (zatzo?) noodle soup.
Wow!
Morning, additional Undead persons. Just as forecast, it is 40-ish and raining here. I went to Weight Watchers.
I want to say something clever but I'm not clever and besides your need of Weight Watchers is un-necessary. You be small already. Bet you are 99 lbs. soaking wet! I have the skinny on you and I'm not the skinny one.
It is true, I am somewhat thin, but that’s because I go to Weight Watchers meetings. If I stop going, I will soon grow too robust for my Scout leader uniform.
LOL ... I’ll bet further you are the youngest and thinnest Scout leader to ever wear the uniform. Uh oh ... I think the other Scout leaders will be after me head. Oh well, me head be fat too. Yours is proportional, I’ll bet.
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