America as a "nation of immigrants"
Title: America as a "nation of immigrants"
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 848 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
America as a "nation of immigrants"
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 848 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
America is sometimes referred to as a 'nation of immigrants' because of our largely open-door policy toward accepting
foreigners pursuing their vision of the American Dream. Recently, there has been a clamor by some politicians and citizens
toward creating a predominantly closed-door policy on immigration, arguing that immigrants 'threaten' American life by
creating unemployment by taking jobs from American workers, using much-needed social services, and encroaching on the
'American way of life.' While these
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figures, and statistics must be studied by both
sides in order to reach a decision most beneficial to our nation. Our lives are enhanced by the new jobs created by
immigrants, the social service funds bolstered by their tax payments, and the valuable technical skills and knowledge brought
with them. These benefits far outweigh any negative effects and prove the value of immigrants as they pursue the American
Dream in our 'nation of immigrants.'