Immigration is a hotly debated subject between Republicans and Democrats. In this post, I will outline both of their views in order to help you chose which political party you will support when it comes to immigration.
Democrats- Democrats believe that illegal immigrants should be allowed to stay in America if they work hard and pay taxes. These Democrats think that immigrants who work can improve our economy. Barack Obama and other Democrats supported the DREAM Act which would help young immigrants, who will work hard, get a good education and become American citizens. However, this act was not passed due to Republican opposition. But, Democrats think that immigrants who will not contribute too the US should not be allowed to stay.
Democrats' views on legal immigrants- Democrats want language and civic classes to be offered to these immigrants so that they can learn English and the laws of the US.
Republican- Republicans have a much harsher view on immigration. They think that illegal immigrants should not be allowed to stay in the US because they think that if people who disobeyed the law are allowed to stay, it will be a disadvantage for the people who follow the law and it will encourage more illegal immigrants. Republicans will try to encourage illegal immigrants to go back to the country from which they came, and deport the remaining illegal immigrants. Republicans want to create punishments for illegal immigrants and the people who smuggled them into the country.
Republicans' views on legal immigrants- Republicans think that legal immigrants with higher skill should be given priority. They say that legal immigrants help the country and they welcome them.
I support the Democrats more because I agree that immigrants, legal or illegal, can help make this country better.
Please comment your views and make this discussion interesting!!
