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From the journey of the mayflower, America has been built on immigration. While now days many American citizens believe immigrants, legal or not, steal their jobs; however, immigrants actually helping the economy and keeping the communities at equilibrium for crime rates.
Although disgruntle American citizens who oppose immigration, illegal or not, argue that immigrants take their jobs, the majority of their occupations are insignificant compared to the professions taken by average Americans who graduated college. The industries that most
“[illegal immigrants take part in are those] that Americans would not [ be in, which] include [professions in] agriculture, construction, landscaping, restaurants, and factories,” because they do not require a degree that costs a lot of money (“Economic”).In addition, those against immigration should only pay attention to the jobs they have and consider the fact that the immigrants they fear do not exist in the same economical industry as them. However, in other situations, immigrants with the right qualifications help the economy; they do this is by making opportunities for citizens in America to make money (Lance). Andrew Grove is a great example of this; he came to America and became the founder of the electronic based company, Intel, which creates jobs for the people of America (Lance). The different jobs he creates in turn helps America’s economy and supports the middle class as well (if they have the qualifications). Still we are plagued with people just being too indolent to go out and find their own jobs using immigrants as an excuse for their problems when clearly they are supporting the middle class.
Though surprising, illegal immigration supports and helps the economy. For instance, ...

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... a part of thousands of people letting others spread immoral propaganda or do we want to support immigration? Do not be like the impudent Americans doing nothing and blaming immigrants for their absence of jobs.

Works Cited

Dudley,William . Illegal Immigration. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003.Print.
"Economic Impact of Immigration in the Twentieth Century." Gale Student Resources in Context 2011: n. pag. Student Resources in Context. Web. 7 Mar. 2014.
Lance, Bronwyn. “The Economic Impact of Immigrants – Recent research and anecdotal evidence indicate that immigrants are having a positive effect on the American economy.” World and I May 2000: n. pag. Student Resources in Context. Web. 7 Mar. 2014.
Macdonald, John M., and Robert J. Sampson. "Don't Shut the Golden Door." New York
Times 20 June 2012: n. pag. Student Resources in Context. Web. 7 Mar. 2014.

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