Wednesday, February 13, 2013

article summary

In the next essay, I am choosing to analyse two articles about immigration reform.  the two articles I have chosen  both writers taking a stance to support immigration in the United States.
In the article “Ex-Las Vegan Rubio outlines a GOP vision for immigration reform” by Senator Marco Rubio, he is outlining his idea of what immigration reform should look like.  He believes our country was founded on immigration; therefore it should not be stopped completely.  But he also believes those who have come to our country illegally should be made to step forward and claim they are not here on a visa.  They should be allowed to apply for a temporary visa, provided they have a clean criminal record, and their family members given an opportunity to reunite with each other instead of being deported.  While they are on a temporary status they will not be allowed to apply for any government assistance.   Since our country depends so much on the agricultural work, most of which is by immigrants, they should be allowed to apply for seasonal and long-term visas.  As well to attract the other high skilled workers other countries bring.  He also believes through stronger law enforcement, our country will be able to control out immigration laws.  The law enforcement should be able to enforce those who are visitors to leave when they are supposed to, and those who have committed crimes to be deported.  He believes there should be a way for immigrants to come into our country legally and to stay.  Those wanting to come to America should be able to apply and wait the time given.  Through intense testing, background checks with continuous check in's immigrants should be allowed to legally reside in the United States.  But those who have resided in America Illegally should have to wait to become legal behind everyone who has been patient.  He feels if President Obama gives illegal immigrants a chance to become legal before those who have been waiting patiently, this will not go well with the reform our country wants to establish.  Senator Marco Rubio stands with our country needing immigration, but believes it needs to be done so in an organized and fair matter while being fair to those who are waiting to become citizens legally. 

                In another article by David Brookes, “The Easy Problem,” He has a very similar opinion to Marco Rubio in that he believe immigration will help our country not hurt it.  But he also feels a little different on those immigrants who are here illegally. He first feels that the immigration issue is not as bad as our country makes it out to be.  Yes, there are millions of immigrants, but he thinks our country will benefit more by allowing those illegally here to normalize and create a legal system for the low-skilled workers.  He feel s our economy will benefit more with immigrants here.  Immigrants are more likely to start their own business.  He says for every 100 foreign born workers in science and math, this will bring 262 jobs for Americans.  And he says by those here illegally, should be allowed to become legal which would boost taxes to $48 billion, although federal help would increase to 23$ billion, that still gives the government an extra $25 billion.  He also believes American workers will be more likely to get higher standard jobs with businesses keeping immigrants on the lower skilled work.  Bringing immigrants into our country will also lower food costs, the price of homes, and in response lowering childcare and even allowing more women to stay home with their families.  With other countries allowing immigrants in because of the boost of economies, America should step up to the plate and get with the reform in order to boost the economy.  He says if our country can’t pass a law this year because of all the evidence there is, that we really are a pathetic country.  Both Marco Rubio and David Brooks believe immigration is a must.  It will help our economy, but Marco Rubio believes they shouldn’t be allowed government assistance while David Brookes says they should because of helping our economy.  David Brooks says to legalize those already here, while Marco Rubio says they should have to wait behind those who are already waiting.  They both feel bringing immigrants into our country will bring more work.  The evidence is showing immigration will help not hurt.

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