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caveyh96 t1_izepffa wrote

Why's this uplifting news? Doesn't this show we have a problem in this world?

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SwitcherooU t1_izf0i6i wrote

Maybe, maybe not. But it’s nice to know that america is still perceived as a place where people can find a better life. And God knows we need the labor. Some of those low-skill jobs are basically tailor-made for first-gen immigrants. It’s a good deal all around.

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4uk4ata t1_izf3xns wrote

Immigrants have to jump through hoops and show qualifications to become US citizens. It is indeed a good way to welcome driven and productive people to a country built by welcoming driven and productive people.

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caveyh96 t1_izii510 wrote

They should have to jump through hoops to start. Also, shouldn't the question be asked why so many people are trying to immigrate in the first place?

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1893Chicago t1_izf2k1t wrote

Wait... you think immigrants coming to this country and becoming US citizens is a problem?

Please explain.

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caveyh96 t1_izii8p2 wrote

Immigration as it is isn't a problem. But isn't it worth asking why so many people are fleeing from their country in the first place? And how we can fix this.

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1893Chicago t1_izin70x wrote

You want to fix the problems in their countries instead of welcoming them into our country.

Do I have that correct?

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caveyh96 t1_izix0oe wrote

I mean, I don't think illegal immigration is a good thing at all. I would never blame an illegal immigrant however, as I have been to places where people have fled and they are just looking for a safe life for themselves and generally would rather stay in their country. I don't think we should just let anyone in however.

The second point you are correct. If their are high numbers of immigrants it must mean the country they are going to is currently "better" than the one they are fleeing and this should be fixed.

Leagl immigration I have little problem with.

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1893Chicago t1_izj1tjm wrote

> I mean, I don't think illegal immigration is a good thing at all.

Oh.

But that's not the topic here at all.

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