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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...
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- 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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5,121
posted on
02/21/2014 8:06:31 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Cyber Liberty; no-to-illegals
Fredcat nose print and fur on the lens?
5,122
posted on
02/21/2014 8:06:58 PM PST
by
Darksheare
(Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
To: Darksheare
5,123
posted on
02/21/2014 8:08:16 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Darksheare
I does not believe in Asteroids!
5,124
posted on
02/21/2014 8:09:12 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Darksheare
Let's not discuss Hemorrhoids.
5,125
posted on
02/21/2014 8:11:14 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Darksheare
{{HUGS}} Darks .... That was a bit on the harsh. My apology! Being what I am, Me says things.
5,126
posted on
02/21/2014 8:16:17 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Darksheare
Naw, this was eons ago, in kitteh years. If FtI unit was involved, there would be little snot-dots from his noes all over the lens.
5,127
posted on
02/21/2014 8:17:51 PM PST
by
Cyber Liberty
(H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
To: everyone
Hit the Freepathon!!! It only makes the most sense of any sense. Since Me makes no sense ...
5,128
posted on
02/21/2014 8:21:43 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Cyber Liberty; no-to-illegals
I had NiMH nose the lens of a camera on me.
I was trying to get a picture of the paw print marking on his forehead.
He got a little upset with me for it.
5,129
posted on
02/21/2014 8:28:13 PM PST
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Darksheare
(Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
To: Darksheare
Don’t worry, please. NSA went into surgery. Please, don’t ask me what they cut off!
5,130
posted on
02/21/2014 8:32:25 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Darksheare
Loraine Bobbitt!
5,131
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02/21/2014 8:33:48 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
5,132
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02/21/2014 8:37:55 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Darksheare
5,133
posted on
02/21/2014 8:39:18 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
Lord, tell me it’s true... I’m Coming ... Been such a long time! I Get Three Steps .... Don’t I?
5,134
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02/21/2014 8:42:00 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: null and void
5,135
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02/21/2014 8:45:12 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
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To: Monkey Face
Go for the rich man’s gold.
5,136
posted on
02/21/2014 8:48:44 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Monkey Face
Remember Carmen quit once she heard you were coming back!
5,137
posted on
02/21/2014 8:50:09 PM PST
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no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: no-to-illegals
Cell tower surgery here.
“If you like your signal, you can keep your signals!” (We will just be keeping tabs on your smart device, subversive!) - hypothetical NSA cell signal snooping situation.
5,138
posted on
02/21/2014 8:50:32 PM PST
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Darksheare
(Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
To: Darksheare
Thanks ... Love the Snoops! One, One, Two, Three ... They come a creepin’
5,139
posted on
02/21/2014 8:52:16 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: null and void; Monkey Face
you’ll stay safe now. Hound Dog! Gee ...
5,140
posted on
02/21/2014 8:57:33 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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