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The presence of Mexican day-laborers in this country has resulted in the formation of groups such as the Sachem Quality of Life Organization and the American Patrol. These groups feel that there should be no illegal immigrants in this country, and that all laws must be enforced. However, there is another side to the argument. Illegal immigrants came to this country for a better life than what they could find in their home country. Rather than being deported, these people should be made legal. Allowing Mexican day-laborers to stay in this country legally will result in better working conditions and pay, better treatment from the community, and a larger number of available jobs.
Employers of Mexican day-laborers do not currently need to grant decent working conditions and pay to illegal immigrants. This is because illegal immigrants cannot complain to authorities for fear that the Immigration and Naturalization Service will discover the immigrant’s illegal status.
The legalization of currently illegal immigrants will also result in better treatment from the community. The main argument of groups such as the Sachem Quality of Life Organization and the American Patrol is that laws should be enforced. Should currently illegal immigrants become legal residents, this argument would no longer be valid.
If immigrants who are currently in the United States illegally become legal residents, this will also result in a larger number of available jobs for them. Many employers will not hire illegal immigrants for fear of fines. This would no longer be a problem.
Should these immigrants become legal residents, they will no longer be taking away jobs from already-legal residents. Once they are earning decent wages, they will be purchasing more goods and services, resulting in more job openings.
Immigrants do not ruin our quality of life. Rather, they enhance our quality of life. Immigrants are people just as are those who were born in America. Though considered illegal by the laws of this country, these people have much to contribute to society.
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I Agree Lynn Law | Jan 9th, 2004
I believe that they legalize all the illegal people living here now, because if these people were legal, they would be treated better, and if violence is thrown at them, they won't be affraid to report it.
I work with illegal Mexicans here in a ham plant, and all the people of this community treat them as if they were monsters.
I think they should find away to keep other illegal people from coming into our country, but the one's that are already here should be allowed to stay.
They've already been living here, and the ones from ky. they have taxes taken out of their checks the same as us, but they are not allowed to file tax returns at the beginning of the year like we are allowed.
I think if they were legalized it would help the work force out alot.
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