Quote:
Originally posted by swissmiss04
Well seeing as how I know a good number of illegals,I know what their deal is, and here's my take. I am totally for them being deported. GASP!!! I'll tell you why...
1) Illegal immigrants typically do not have long term plans to stay here. What would you do if you went somewhere where no one knew you and you knew you weren't coming back? Yeah...
2) They are a huge drain on our healthcare system, tax structure, educational system, etc. Indigenous hospitals must take anyone they receive for care, regardless of their ability to pay. Until we have a gov't funded healthcare system (when hell freezes) those with insurance are the ones who end up paying for them as well. Many illegals work and make large sums of money w/o paying taxes on it. There's no telling how many billions of dollars Uncle Sam loses each year. They're feeding off of a system without paying into it.
3) Illegal immigrants tend to have a higher crime rate than do immigrants who are here legally. So they're putting strain on our criminal justice system, and once again...not paying taxes to support it.
I am totally for legal immigration. I think it makes this country interesting. Our ancestors were immigrants once (unless you're 100% native american...). But I have no time or respect for those who can't make the effort to be here lawfully. Sure it's tough. Those INS/BCIS officers are no joke. But if you're going to Rome, do as the Romans do. Don't be a mooch.
|
Do you have any reference materials that I could check out to back up your claims? (i.e. healthcare stats, crime stats, etc.).
As someone who works in not for profit healthcare, my research doesn't back that up. Our system is strained due to other reasons, not because of an excessive amount of illegals going to hospitals. Interesting .............
