Persuasive Essay On Border Security

The large number of immigrants entering the United States has put a strain on the country, creating a need for tougher border security measures and reforms. The situation and security of America 's border is an epidemic that threatens not only the well being of Citizens in the U.S. but also the lives of those seeking refuge trying to enter the United States. This problem recognized by former Governor Michael Steele, who has expressed his opinion on illegal immigration in the past “Secure our borders first. Let us know and let us make sure the American people know that we’re taking care of the important business of dealing with the illegal immigration into this country. You cannot begin to address the concerns of the people who are already here

has is not helpful for anyone. Allowing the amount of undocumented workers to live in the United States that we have currently has flooded the job market and cost people who took the time to come into the country legally their jobs. Those who are fortunate enough to find work are dealing with long, tough hours that often do not even pay enough to even support their families. The immigrants who can’t find jobs find themselves in a situation where they may be forced to resort to criminal acts which promote negative stereotypes and a racist, resentful outlook towards immigrants. This current system of dealing with illegal immigration does not work to the extent it is needed, and this only hurts the well being of the country and the view of immigrants as a whole. However during the Obama administration illegal border crossings have been cut by more than half. In correlation with this cut in border crossings crime rates have also dropped. Illegal immigration is a widely recognized problem, shown by President Obama himself stating in 2014 “When I took office, I committed to fixing this broken immigration system. And I began by doing what I could to secure our borders. Today, we have more agents and technology deployed to secure our southern border than at any time in our history”. It is important that this momentum is kept so that the problems caused by illegal immigrants can be repaired. Tougher policies are needed to keep order and to make sure those who come into the country the right way and with good intentions can be cared for and helped in achieving the American