Illegal Immigration President Barack Obama once said “What makes someone American isn’t just blood or birth but allegiance to our founding principles and faith in the idea that anyone - from anywhere - can write the next chapter of our story.” Many people believe that immigrants that come to the United States illegally should be shipped out of the country, but others believe that they should be put onto the path of getting a citizenships. Illegal immigration isn’t a problem that should be solved by deporting everyone out of the country, but instead by putting people on the path to getting a citizenship because it is cheaper than deporting all of them, they help the economy and follow the same laws we do. One reason why people are against illegal immigrants is because they think that they don’t follow the laws and could put other people in danger where in reality they still follow all of the same laws that American citizens follow. For example, …show more content…
If you enter the United States illegally, you will have a hard time finding a job, let alone paying for a house, a car or food. Because of this, illegal immigrants are willing to work hard for cheaper because they are trying to support their families. “ … illegal immigrants work for cheaper labor and are often hard working people because they are saving money to bring back to their families.” (Green Garage). Jobs like housekeeping, farming and being a janitor are some of the jobs that most Americans wouldn’t really want but immigrants would take because they usually live in poverty. “ ... an undocumented alien can work at jobs the average American will not be willing to take.” (Green Garage). Whether you know it or not, illegal immigrants help bring down the prices of products. “American citizens would find themselves paying much more for new housing without illegal immigrants.” (Szumski, Bonnie, and Jill