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 can’t believe someone actually made that video.
Thanks. I’ve gotten used to it, but it’s no fun to wave any more.
;o]
GOOD one! (How’s the new vehicle running?)
You should have a fan or a scepter to wave!
A fan-shaped scepter?
Did the Bunneh show up yet?
It just dead. (Fortunately, Jake is in bed.) Thanks! Lots of good ideas.
Oh, dear. I mean, it did.
Yah, I drooled on some of the pages, so they may be stuck together... (NOT!)
I liked the little pony bead key chains, but couldn’t seem to concentrate on something so simple. *sigh*
We are having LOTS of wind today, but it’s 68 degrees and sunny. The wind just means the rain is on the way.
I’m waiting for the mail as it should have a sheet of stamp blanks in it...I need to mail some cods...
My brother in Mesa just asked me when I was coming down. I told him I could come down as soon as I had gas money to get there, but at the moment, he would have to pay for gas for my trip home. Then he said, “That way, you’ll know we’re tired of you!” ;o])
Face, when Better Half and I go to visit family we wait on the collection plate too.
Face, my Better Half’s lawyer got her joint custody of the collection plate. Once when was single, I took all the money.
OldTax-lady has a standing offer of a plane ticket to Florida (scheduled, not standby!) if I absolutely have to escape the madness ... but the madness is so overscheduled that I always end up thinking I’ll just sit here and drink.
DP is having yet another weekend off this weekend. After driving Elen to her destination for summer camp counselor training, he’s going to do some Outer Banks tourism and generally hang loose until it’s time to bring her home. I had commitments here.
It’s not that don’t want him to go off and do stuff ... but it just doesn’t ever seem to be “my turn.” Then I feel guilty for even thinking that it should be.
You’ll be getting a freepmail in a minute. Stand by.
Oooh! Ooooh! Standing by!
Each of you deserve your turn. My Better Half always takes hers. We worked hard for what little we have. Supporting each other has been our goal and it brought us great treasure though not in gold. I remember one trip I had with my Dad before his passing and was thinking the whole time my Better Half needed time with her father for her mother was already in Heaven. Not too long later Better Half’s Father too was gone. It never happened where Better Half had time with her Father but sometimes life or the lack of life comes. Make every effort to see family while they live was what was learned by both of us and make certain they pass the collection plate to get rid of you. Just kidding about the collection plate.
“Do you want to go visit your father?” I’ve been saying for 25 years. “Put the dates on the calendar and buy a ticket.” I’m always here, doing the survival thing.
Don’t force yourself into sadness. Sadness is never anything other than sad ... I Loved my Father, Better Half Loved hers. I Love my Mother, Better Half Loved hers. My Mother will be gone soon. I miss my Mother already. Dad, I Miss Him more each day. Better Half, I know, misses Her Parents. See your Parents as often as possible ... You Love Them and They Love You! Never Wait! Waiting ... places one in a what-if situation. I know, Been There! {{HUGS}} T-c!
I never force myself into sadness. Sometimes I force myself into chirpiness, though!
Is always good to sing in happiness.
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