Pass an amnesty program and welcome immigrants already here. Then pass a new law to welcome new workers as we need them. Problem solved.
More people create more growth and we can again have a period of rapid expansion.
The immigrants here have already been absorbed into our economy. Make them citizens and embrace them into our society.
Allan, I know American history and there has always been opponents to immigration. But we know from history that immigrants from everywhere made us a better, richer country.[/quote]
Brian: Straw men and red herrings abound. Now you’re attempting to play the Nativist card by asserting that anyone opposed to your ideas is also opposed to good immigration policy. Not so. I’d love to see a workable and fair immigration program, but our politicians aren’t interested in making this happen. And, yes, politicians from both sides of the aisle have tried, but to no avail.
More people create more growth? How do you figure? Just adding bodies will make us more productive? Really? In certain industries? In ALL industries? I’d certainly agree with this if we were speaking of H1B applicants and those that would augment a vigorous STEM and national R&D program, but that isn’t what you’re speaking of, is it?
You’re simply throwing out feel good pabulum without any proof or data to back it up. This is 2012, Brian, NOT 1912. Very different America now versus then, and there is a HUGE difference between just waving a magic wand and hoping for the best versus creating and establishing a credible and fair system for dealing with this problem.
