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.”

[moose07]

A wise decision.
Can just hear the news over ‘ere....
“It took me 48 hours to get to work....but I got there in the end, hummum!”
Full house today then?

[Tax-chick]

Bill says he’s going to go to his friend’s house later. I’m going to Weight Watchers this morning, too, but I will give the twerpy children Assignments before I go.

[NicknamedBob]

"but I will give the twerpy children Assignments before I go."

I should sign up to be in your classes. Am I supposed to excel in twerpiness or try to overcome it?

[Tax-chick]

Either one is an acceptable life-goal.

[moose07]

twerpiness

A martial art, at which many attempt ,but few truly master.

[Tax-chick]

LOL!

[Monkey Face]

Ohman! Before I heard that, I needed a cup of coffee! I REALLY need it now! LOL!

No hamster??? How will I run the computer???

[Monkey Face]

I’d start packing tonight if I could...

*hug*

[Monkey Face]

Nothing like having ALL the kids underfoot, eh?

[Darksheare]

Obviously the hamster was an agent for some strange intelligence.

[Darksheare]

“When you can snatch the cookie from my hand without tripping me or spilling my coffee, then you will be a twerpmaster!”

[moose07]

“When you can snatch the cookie from my hand without tripping me or spilling my coffee, then you will be a twerpmaster!”

Ahhhsoooo! Darks san, you know secrets of of the art!
Ahhhhre you the legendawy twerpmaster from the East? LOL!

[Silentgypsy]

Good morning!

New tagline. Thanks, Darks!

[Tax-chick]

I locked up the tv and took five kids to the gym when I went to Weight Watchers, but when I came back, Tom and Elen had found a key. Unnngh.

On the upside, so to speak, I lost 3.2 lbs. last week.

[Monkey Face]

Good for your weight loss!!

Bad for the determination of the older “responsible” children who know better. *sheesh*

I’ll be leaving here soon to get my hair cut, and I will be so relieved!!

[Silentgypsy]

I really appreciate the ping. I tried to watch it last night but I was too tired to use the exercycle for another two hours. It’s been scrubbed. I did enjoy “The Crown and the Dragon,” though. The Elvis miniseries sounds interesting!

[Silentgypsy]

Had never heard “Hugga Wugga.” Thanks!

[Silentgypsy]

We had a goggie nicknamed “Beaker.”

[Silentgypsy]

Amira’s amazing!

[Cyber Liberty]

I’m hoping they won’t have to cut your hair in the dark!