First, the onslaught of immigrants is likened to an "invading army." The objective of an invading army is to cause destruction in their target areas; immigrants do not share this goal. Most immigrants actually contribute to their new societies in a positive manner, playing a critical role in the function of the local economy. Most undocumented workers take lower-paying "working jobs," performing many functions that often go unnoticed by the public. For instance, many work in public service occupations such as building roads or constructing houses; without such workers, the metropolitan life as we know it would not be possible.
Second, the article suggests that immigrants should enter the US "through proper means," by waiting in line at an immigration office rather than by sneaking in to the country. However, this is not an option for everyone. People who are looking to migrate to the United States often come from difficult lives from which they would like to escape; many have no money of which to speak. The cost of applying for a visa and the fees associated with getting one exceed the means of many who desire a chance to make a decent life for themselves in the US. Immigration issues are far more complex than simply lacking a desire to wait in line.
I agree that illegal immigration is a huge issue right how. However, I believe the flaw lies more with the law than with those breaking it. Laws involving immigration are far too strict. The United States was created as a land to which those facing difficulty could escape to be free: "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." That opportunity should not be denied to someone simply because he or she was born outside the country. The Founding Fathers, men who so valued the equality of all men, would be ashamed to see how modern America treats its immigrants.
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