If it weren’t for immigration (much of it illegal), our nation’s population growth would probably be flat or declining, like most other developed nations. I think there are probably too many people on the planet right now anyway. The only problem is, economically it’s problematic to have a declining population with a lot of older people and few working age people.

I’m wondering if the powers that be are allowing illegal immigrants to come into the country, knowing that they and their children, once given amnesty, will someday be the ones to keep the social security system going. Has anyone else thought this way? Will it work?