Recently got this in the mail.
dont know how true it is that it was sent into an editorial or not as it was one of those "forward to al your friends" deals.
but it sums it up pretty nicely anyway
Let's say I break into your house "A lady wrote the best letter in the Editorials in ages!! It explains
things better than all the bull you hear on TV.
Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country
protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of
illegal immigration. Certain people are angry that the US might protect
its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and,
once here, to stay indefinitely. Let me see if I correctly understand
the thinking behind these protests.
Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me
in your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, "I've made all the beds
and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors; I've
done all the things you don't like to do. I'm hard-working and honest
(except for when I broke into your house).
According to the protesters, not only must you let me stay, you must
add me to your family's insurance plan, educate my kids, and provide other
benefits to me and to my family (my husband will do your yard work
because he too is hard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part).
If you try to call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will
picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be there.
It's only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and
I'm just trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest, um, except
for well, you know...(the breaking in part).
And what a deal it is for me!! I live in your house, contributing only a fraction
of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being
accused of selfishness, prejudice and being an anti-housebreaker. Oh yeah,
and I want you to learn my language so you can communicate with me.
Why can't people see how ridiculous this is?! Only in America....if you agree,
pass it on (in English). Share it if you see the value of it as a good simile If not
blow it off along with your future Social Security funds."
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Just adding in some figures I read in an AP article
12 million Estimated ILLEGAL immigrants in the U.S.
850,000 ILLEGAL immigrants who enter the U.S. each year
2,300,000 Citizens who became naturalized U.S. citizens
between 2000 and 2003 (its not like we're not letting anyone in..LEGALLY)
5 percent of U.S. jobs estimated to be held by illegal immigrants.
(hmmm, wonder what would happen to the unemployment rate if that 5% were being done by LEGAL US Citizens )
14 percent Estimated portion of construction jobs held by illegals (Looks like not all of those jobs are those that nobody else would be willing to do)
12 percent Estimated portion of food preparation jobs held by illegals (see above)
State By State Counts
