[quote=briansd1][quote=deadzone]Just more drain on our already broken social programs. [/quote]
The young immigrants will have at least a 2-year college education. How is that a drain on social programs?[/quote]
At this point in time (note the unemployment rate), a person with only a 2-year degree is highly unlikely to be able to support him/herself AND be able to cover all their expenses, including healthcare and education expenses, for themselves and for their children (if they’ve had any after moving here, which is a distinct possibility).
The fact is, we don’t need any additional workers in this country right now, with the exception of a very few jobs that might *perhaps* need expertise found more readily outside the country. This does not mean we need to hire cheaper workers, just more experienced/qualified ones (even at a higher cost).
OTOH, I’ve always believed that if someone serves in our military, especially in a war, they’ve certainly earned their citizenship.
