Immigration has been a concern of the United States for decades now. Some people think that we should allow them in. Others prefer that we close our borders. Our current President, Trump, has really restricted immigration travel. There are many reasons immigrants make their way to the United States. Whether it be moving to the United States to be closer to family, or trying to make a new life for themselves, immigration should not be considered a problem.
Not only do they bring a whole new array of culture and diversity, but they help improve the economy. Ours as well as their own. For those who come to the United States seeking education, some stay and some go back. They take those skills back to their countries to share what they have learned. Some come to support their families financially. Due to lack of jobs or poor pay, some families can't make it in their countries. It would be immoral and wrong to send them back to nothing. There then comes the cost of sending them back home. How much money is being spent in order to keep immigrants out? Why not use this money to help them? Or even our own people?
Don't forget, we were once immigrants ourselves. We "discovered" the new world and turned it into what it is today, a land of opportunity and place where dreams can come true.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
Immigration at its End?
On October 19th, 2018, National Review posted an article called Embrace E-Verify.
E-Verify is an electronic system that employers will be able to use to determine if their employees are legal residents in the United States. At the moment, this system is not yet mandatory. If it were to ever become mandatory, it is stated that the illegal immigration problem would drastically decrease. Many government officials give their full support to this program. Many candidates have said they support E-Verify but have yet to mention it on any of their websites.
It is said that E-Verify is going to put a stop to the illegal immigration problem that the U.S. currently faces. What is the problem though? All this would do is get rid of people who are simply seeking to support themselves and their families. The real problem is the immigrants who come over and "try" to work and then collect unemployment. What about the people who actually need these jobs? Americans complain that immigrants steal their jobs. Not true! The U.S. was supposed to be a safe haven for all. A place where everyone was welcomed and accepted no matter who you are. Now we use this program to send them all back.
E-Verify is an electronic system that employers will be able to use to determine if their employees are legal residents in the United States. At the moment, this system is not yet mandatory. If it were to ever become mandatory, it is stated that the illegal immigration problem would drastically decrease. Many government officials give their full support to this program. Many candidates have said they support E-Verify but have yet to mention it on any of their websites.
It is said that E-Verify is going to put a stop to the illegal immigration problem that the U.S. currently faces. What is the problem though? All this would do is get rid of people who are simply seeking to support themselves and their families. The real problem is the immigrants who come over and "try" to work and then collect unemployment. What about the people who actually need these jobs? Americans complain that immigrants steal their jobs. Not true! The U.S. was supposed to be a safe haven for all. A place where everyone was welcomed and accepted no matter who you are. Now we use this program to send them all back.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Tax Money Gone Bad
On December 20th, 2013, Free Republic posted an article by user jazusamo called Senate Report: U.S. Blows $30 Bil on Wasteful Projects in 2013.
Throughout the article, user jazusamo gives plenty of examples of how our government wastes OUR tax dollars on pointless projects. Such as a study that costed a whopping $325,525 to see if wives are more satisfied with their marriage after a fight with their husbands. What purpose does this serve? How does that benefit us, the American citizens, who are paying for that? His sources seem to be credible but these are only a few things that the government spends our money on. Sure, they might not always choose the best ways to spend the money, but that doesn't mean they waste all the money on pointless projects. For example, as mentioned in the article, $65 million dollars was spent on television adds asking for aid for the Hurricane Sandy victims. We have to help out our own people! Yes, there might be other ways to ask for help, but TV is a really good and efficient way to ask for help. Who doesn't watch TV?
Not all the examples he provides are great ones, but he does have a point. The American Government can waste money on projects that don't need to be funded.
Throughout the article, user jazusamo gives plenty of examples of how our government wastes OUR tax dollars on pointless projects. Such as a study that costed a whopping $325,525 to see if wives are more satisfied with their marriage after a fight with their husbands. What purpose does this serve? How does that benefit us, the American citizens, who are paying for that? His sources seem to be credible but these are only a few things that the government spends our money on. Sure, they might not always choose the best ways to spend the money, but that doesn't mean they waste all the money on pointless projects. For example, as mentioned in the article, $65 million dollars was spent on television adds asking for aid for the Hurricane Sandy victims. We have to help out our own people! Yes, there might be other ways to ask for help, but TV is a really good and efficient way to ask for help. Who doesn't watch TV?
Not all the examples he provides are great ones, but he does have a point. The American Government can waste money on projects that don't need to be funded.
Friday, September 21, 2018
The First Amendment Doesn't Grant You 100% Protection
On September 6th, 2018, CNN posted an article written by AJ Willingham called The First Amendment doesn't guarantee you the rights you think it does.
The First Amendment can only protect you so much. It states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." You must know what to say and when to say it. You can't go up to your boss for instance and insult them using vulgar language. You will get fired and you can't use The First Amendment as protection. Or if giving a speech at a University, they must allow you to speak your mind. However, they can set terms such as where, when, and what matter you will be talking about.
This article is for anyone who needs a simple, yet efficient understanding of The First Amendment and how it protects you.
The First Amendment can only protect you so much. It states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." You must know what to say and when to say it. You can't go up to your boss for instance and insult them using vulgar language. You will get fired and you can't use The First Amendment as protection. Or if giving a speech at a University, they must allow you to speak your mind. However, they can set terms such as where, when, and what matter you will be talking about.
This article is for anyone who needs a simple, yet efficient understanding of The First Amendment and how it protects you.
Friday, September 7, 2018
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