Illegal Immigration Conflicts Get Heated

In the US, illegal immigration is a big problem. There are many people with different views and our country has not come up with a decision yet. All this information is from the article Americans worry that illegal migrants threaten way of life, and the economy, in the magazine American Renaissance which publishes articles about race in America. 

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Q #1: What is Americas opinion on illegal immigration?

A:  There are two different sides on illegal immigration. There are Americans who support illegal immigration and there are American who worry that illegal immigration affects American culture. 

• 70% of Americans believe undocumented immigrants threaten traditional US beliefs and customs.
• 63% of people online say illegal immigrants post a burden on the economy.
• Illegal Immigrants use Obamacare which people think is bad because too many illegal immigrants are using it.
• Only 17 percent thought more legal immigrants should be allowed to come to the United States. Thirty-eight percent said the number should stay the same.

 Q #2: What has the government done about this?

A: The government has been in a big debate. They have not take any action yet to the issue.

• Congress is failing to agree on broad immigration forms. Obama could act alone in the next few weeks to give work permits to up to 5 million undocumented immigrants and delay some deportations, according to media reports.
• In New Hampshire there is a heated immigration debate. Republican Senate candidate Scott Brown last week launched a TV ad attacking Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen for "pro-amnesty policies" on immigration which he says she shares with Obama.
• Beyond New Hampshire, immigration has come up as a contentious issue in the Colorado and Arkansas Senate races and the Arizona governor's election.

Q #3: What actions will be taken in the future?

A: There is no planned action right now. Obama is working on his own. It is his decision but since there are a lot of problems and debates, he has not decided yet.

• Since it is Obamas decision, what he does can affect the USA's opinions. Congress is trying to work out a decision but they are not at it yet so there is not going to be any action taken right now.

After reading this article, I believe the government needs to make a decision on the issue or else we'll have even more problems with illegal immigration. Congress and the President need to pass laws that enforce the border.

FUTURE RESEARCH: I would like to find more arguments on the other side of the issue, meaning, arguments for immigration.