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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 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...

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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. It’s fluid, which is how we want it to be.”

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To: Tax-chick; Monkey Face; NoCmpromiz

I’m sorry, we had a clear sky, but I didn’t get to see any northern lights either. :-(

Will this winter ever end?


6,341 posted on 03/04/2014 4:09:20 PM PST by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: Tax-chick

That’s so cute! Did you have a new litter?


6,342 posted on 03/04/2014 4:10:20 PM PST by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: fanfan

Hi fanfan. May Marshall, the Lion Sleeps Tonight and Hush Them Darlings Tomorrow. Know he will make all things Good and Right at his daybreak.


6,343 posted on 03/04/2014 4:22:41 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: fanfan

May Marshall always ride with Private Malone ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4uGb_6JREs ... Prayers Said.


6,344 posted on 03/04/2014 4:26:24 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: NoCmpromiz
Skillet from the "Awake and Remixed" album.
6,345 posted on 03/04/2014 4:29:49 PM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: no-to-illegals

Aww, thanks nti, that’s sweet.

You doing well?


6,346 posted on 03/04/2014 4:33:15 PM PST by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: fanfan

I’m not important fanfan. Only our little ones are important ... {{HUGS}} fanfan and Prayers for you and yours.


6,347 posted on 03/04/2014 4:34:43 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals

Wash out your mouth! You are more important than you know!

Prayers for you and yours too, nti. :-)


6,348 posted on 03/04/2014 4:37:07 PM PST by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: NoCmpromiz
Anybody else hear footsteps as the intro?

Aaaaand the remix of it.

6,349 posted on 03/04/2014 4:39:02 PM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: fanfan
LOL ... well Private Malone is anyways. I pass Private Malone to Marshall. Protect Marshall Private Malone. He will fanfan. Private Malone is one of the Good Ones.
6,350 posted on 03/04/2014 4:43:16 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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Yes Sir Private Malone. I’m proud to have been riding with you, Sir ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5dyHPX8Cos ... May each of U.S. have our own Protector named Private Malone. Prayers Said ... Private Malone ... Go Sir and Protect Them.


6,351 posted on 03/04/2014 5:17:02 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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Waitin’ on Letters From Home ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDPgBBrNf48


6,352 posted on 03/04/2014 5:32:13 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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Thank You Friend for tooting your horn ... You have no idea how much that means.


6,353 posted on 03/04/2014 5:35:33 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: All

I’m taking my froggy voice to bed.
See everyone tomorrow.


6,354 posted on 03/04/2014 5:43:43 PM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: Darksheare

Nite Darksheare. Sleep Well, Sir. May the coughs and sniffles and what ails you be gone by daybreak. If not gone by daybreak, I’ll pray each ill be busted soon. {{HUGS}} Darksheare!


6,355 posted on 03/04/2014 5:54:11 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals

Thanks.
I can probably guess that this is bronchitis already.
*shrugs*
I’ll live.
I’ve shrugged off worse before.
Just took some time.


6,356 posted on 03/04/2014 6:13:08 PM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: Darksheare

My Prayers Darksheare for your full health to return. May the ills fall into the past. Amen.


6,357 posted on 03/04/2014 6:17:05 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: fanfan

Oh, no ... our cats are fixed. If Jake was really a male, the neighborhood would be awash in brown stripey kittens!


6,358 posted on 03/04/2014 6:20:01 PM PST by Tax-chick (I've forgotten most of those languages, but I remember the joke.)
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To: moose07; GeronL; Army Air Corps; 2ndDivisionVet; BCW
Anything else your keeping under your hat? :D

Well You have the Military Tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYP_3QEb5Yk

Or the 1950's America Tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXZWudcVzEg

6,359 posted on 03/04/2014 6:38:17 PM PST by KC_Lion (Build the America you want to live in at your address, and keep looking up.- Sarah Palin)
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Just want to leave each of us with a song ... Of Where I and You Come From ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxyMmI6r5o


6,360 posted on 03/04/2014 6:55:05 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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