Dispelling Myths: The Case for Immigration Reform [Enjoy your made-in-America ZOT, troll]

Red Dirt Report ^ | 12/27/2013 | Brian Woodward

[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.”

[Tax-chick]

I’m going to have to put my watch away ... silly to wear it when it says nothing but 10:21!

Maybe DP can get a battery for it tomorrow.

[Tax-chick]

Sharp! (Look at all that winter outerwear, *shudder*)

[Dead Corpse]

Meh, not the best shot. I’ll gear up fully and have Zon get a shot of me.

Kilt, combat boots, tac-vest replete with mag pouches, khukri, etc...

Oughta be pretty badass... :-)

[Dead Corpse]

Yep. Gonna need that for a while longer yet...

[no-to-illegals]

I’m old and tired

That first liar thing again.

[no-to-illegals]

90 is young!

And you are 50 years from 90. I know, I've been out to see ya.

[no-to-illegals]

Afternoon T-c and everyone!

[Monkey Face]

OK, NtI... what do you want that you are so openly fawning over me...? You silly guy!

[Monkey Face]

I’m already looking forward to seeing you in full kit!

[no-to-illegals]

What are you talking about? Fawning? I know the truth about your age. I've been there.

[no-to-illegals]

okay, you want the truth. I gave up on Carmen Electra.

[Tax-chick]

Afternoon, it is. Although according to my watch, it’s 10:21, making it either morning or past bedtime.

The temperature is 61, and it might rain more later.

[no-to-illegals]

according to my watch, it’s 10:21

Being right twice a day beats my average.

[Monkey Face]

If I looked like Carmen Elektra, I’d never have to work again...

[Monkey Face]

42, here, but the sun is shining, and there is no wind, so that’s good for me!

I figured as long as I’m going to Busdaddy’s, I’ll take some laundry and do a couple of loads. Little by little, I’ll get the work done...slowly...a piece at a time.

[Tax-chick]

I’d go to bed, figuring it’s 10:21 p.m., but I have to take Sally to a birthday party in a little while.

[Tax-chick]

The least he can do is let you do your wash!

[no-to-illegals]

Carmen dances ... I am just grateful I have been promised a dance next time. She’s got Leggs!

[no-to-illegals]

That is what have been tasked with today. Doing laundry and dinner. Life is hard for a housewife.

[no-to-illegals]

Besides this thread is Dispelling Myths. I’m doing my part.