Sep.18, 2011 – This article “U.S. deportations reach historic levels” by Jim Barnett discusses the arguments for U.S. deportations rate this year. Even though the deported parties often contain criminal records some feel that the growth in deportation puts a strain on taxpayer dollars. Considering that the deported aliens are of the criminal society and do not contribute to the economy but rather devalue the communities they occupy, the move to further continue, if not increase, the deportation of such aliens should be encouraged rather than diminished. On the other hand, it is interesting to notice that as Homeland Security is criticized for wasting taxpayer dollars on deporting illegal aliens the Dream Act is proposed allowing kids of illegal aliens to study in public universities having taxpayers cover their expenses. Should deportation be extended to all illegal immigrants and not focused simply on the criminals? This motion might introduce a double hit to economic growth as taxpayers must pay for deportation and the work that undocumented workers do for less than low wage will now be empty of workers willing to do it for such low wages. This will however allow unemployed Americans to fill those niches and hopefully kill the Dream Act allowing the taxpayers money from that project to go to support Homeland Security investigations instead. From this viewpoint, supporting illegal immigration of any kind appears to be fruitless. But, one must always consider the fact that attempting to rid American society of all illegal aliens is perceived as a never-ending matter which become entangled in social, economic, racial, and other societal problems. Perhaps, it would be easier to simply allow residential status to illegal children through programs such as the Dream Act.
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http://articles.cnn.com/2011-10-18/us/us_immigrant-deportations_1_removals-deportations-effective-immigration-enforcement?_s=PM:US
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