The United States has found that there is approximately 13 million illegal immigrants residing within its borders and that number is predicted to rise with the years to come. Although there is no definite number; there is a great chance that more than half of these 13 million illegal immigrants drive illegally in the United States. This means that there are more than six million drivers on the roads who are not educated on American traffic laws, who are not registered on the government database, and who have no insurance to cover their accidents. On top of that, if pulled over, law enforcement has the ability to immediately deport these immigrants if they do not provide proper paperwork. It is a known fact that people from all over the world immigrate to the United States in search of the American dream. This is the land of opportunity and no matter how much this country denies it; it needs the labor of illegal immigrants to prosper. In order to create a safer America, illegal immigrants should be allowed to obtain a driver’s license because it forces them to be insured, it stops them from being deported when pulled over, and it assists them in contributing to the prosperity of the United States. Illegal immigrants will be obligated to obtain insurance if they acquire a driver’s license. When a motorist tests at a DMV, they are required to prove that they have insurance, so if undocumented immigrants want to legally drive, they are forced to be insured. A majority of the illegal immigrants that drive today do not have insurance, which means that driver protection on the road is not always guaranteed. In his political journal of law, Gregory Odegaard states that “an increased percentage of insured drivers not only reduces insur... ... middle of paper ... ..., so giving them a driver’s license promises safety for all motorists and future economic growth. Works Cited Barteldes, Ernest. "The New Crop of Brazilian Illegals Coming to the US is the Scum of the Earth." Brazzil Jan 06 2012: 1. ProQuest. Web. 24 Nov. 2013 . Odegaard, Gregory A. "A Yes Or No Answer: A Plea To End The Oversimplification Of The Debate On Licensing Aliens." Journal Of Law & Politics 24.4 (2008): 435-473. America: History and Life with Full Text. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. Stern, Gary M. "Taking a Fresh Look at Illegal Immigrants and the Role they can Play in Restoring the American Economy." The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Nov 01 2010: 19-20. ProQuest. Web. 24 Nov. 2013 . "280,000 Illegals Deported in '07." Filipino Reporter: 9. Mar 2008. ProQuest. Web. 17 Nov. 2013 .
While tangible reasons exists for the need to cut on undocumented immigration, the benefits that illegal immigrants bring to the U.S economy still surpass the arguments against providing undocumented immigrants with legal status. The undocumented immigrants are found in all sectors of the U.S economy and their input needs to be recognized by providing them with legal status to work and improve the economy. They in fact, add circulation to the economy and many benefits that most of american-borns don’t see.
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The United States cannot afford to lose the economic gains that come from immigrant labor. The economy would be suffering a greater loss if it weren’t for immigrants and their labor contributions, especially during the 2008 U.S. recession. The U.S. economy would most likely worsen if it weren’t for the strong labor force immigrants have provided this country. Despite the mostly negative views native-born Americans have towards immigrants and the economy, their strong representation in the labor forces continues today. Immigrants aren’t taking “American” jobs, they are taking the jobs that Americans don’t want (Delener & Ventilato, 2008). Immigrants contribute to various aspects of the economy, including brining valuable skills to their jobs, contributing to the cost of living through taxes, and the lacked use of welfare, healthcare, and social security when compared to native-born Americans, showing that the United States cannot afford to lose the contribution immigrants bring into the economy.
Most of the United States (U.S) is comprised of immigrants—including those who have migrated to the States from another country and those whose ancestors freely travelled to the States in search of a fresh start. Every year, the U.S. grants a limited number of people around the world the opportunity to immigrate to the States each year. As a result of the restriction, citizens from neighboring countries cross the border illegally. According to an article by Jens Manuel Krogstad, 11.3 million unauthorized immigrants reside in the U.S. in 2014. This whopping number has stirred controversy both politically and economically for America’s government officials. As a result, many people argue whether illegal immigrants should or should not be aided
There are over twelve million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Many came to America to work, go to school, or be reunited with family members who are already residing here. Most migrants want to work and pursue the “American dream”. There are many barriers for residents to achieving success at the work and life balance. The immigrants fall back on public assistance to support them.
“Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for American teenagers, accounting for about a third of all deaths in that age group” (Crisp). In actual numbers, motor vehicle crashes kill more than 5,000 teenagers every year (Gregory). These statistics are frightening and have led more than 50 percent of adults to support higher required ages for drivers’ licenses (Gregory). Teenagers, though, say this would be unfair and would make their lives difficult. Meeting the needs of Indiana teenagers while still keeping them and other drivers safe can be accomplished by a more restrictive graduated licensing law.
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Secondly I noticed when I was in my car on my way to work was the license and the insurance that the government requires in order to operate a motor vehicle. The government requires that all drivers pass a drivers test to demonstrate that they are capable of operating a motor vehicle without harming themselves or others. When they pass this test they are giving a drivers license. If the person violates the laws of the road too many times or seriously this license can be suspended or revoked. The government also requires that the driver have insurance. Insurance is required so that in the event of an accident the parties involved in the accident can afford medical care.
They should raise the age for a driver’s license because Tougher laws prevent accidents. In 2008 12 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes were young drivers age 15 to 20 years old. In other words, they should raise the driving age because it would cause less accidents. Among 15-20-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2008, 30 percent (291) of those who did not have valid operator’s license at the time of the crash also had previous license suspensions or revocations. This proves that
Driving tends to be the one thing almost everyone in their life gets to do at one point in their life. Nowadays you can even take driving classes in high school. The teacher’s teaching driving Drivers Ed. are also required to teach you the signs of the road, the rules of the road, all the different kinds of lines, and what you should do in critical situations. The driving classes also require you to have behind the wheel experience with your instructor who will then see if you can drive in the real world. If you do not pass the instructor’s class then you cannot go get your license. Now, just because many students pass the class and also the driving portion does not mean that they will pass the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving test which is generally tends to be harder.
A driver's license is the golden ticket to a teenager's life. It encompasses everything associated with independence, trust, and freedom. One may not think that a small plastic card could have such a profound meaning, but it is the key to maturing and joining the adult world.
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