[quote=briansd1]
In my view, America needs to keep-up by allowing nearly free immigration so we can grow our population and our economy. Sure, our existing citizens will have more competition, but we will bring wealth and liberty to millions while strengthening our financial (and military) wherewithal to spread our ideals.[/quote]
The majority of immigrants over the last 20 years are working service sector jobs, not in capital producing industries. They will weaken not strengthen the nation through increased demands for government services; services that their contributions to the economy fall short of paying for.