cbphoto
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The issue of illegal immigration only really becomes an issue when those immigrants become a burden on the society they are immigrating to. (taking jobs/money from legal citizens/immigrants...especially during economic downturns)
In Argentina I believe they turn a blind eye to overstaying the 6 month a year tourist violations (for 1st world nations, have no stats on others)... because most are bringing money into the country..that otherwise would not be here. This, I assume for the most part, cannot be said for the violations in the States.
In the States the real violators are those that hire illegal immigrants.. giving them less than minimum wage, no health benefits, overtime etc... and the government that ignores these "employers"... to keep the costs to the consumer down.
If the immigrants would have the same legal protections and benefits of a US citizen... they would become less "attractive" to hire... which would probably lead to a reduction in illegal immigration...
With much more effort by all countries, to help their neighbors to reap the benefits of what their nations have to what their neighbors have not...
In Argentina I believe they turn a blind eye to overstaying the 6 month a year tourist violations (for 1st world nations, have no stats on others)... because most are bringing money into the country..that otherwise would not be here. This, I assume for the most part, cannot be said for the violations in the States.
In the States the real violators are those that hire illegal immigrants.. giving them less than minimum wage, no health benefits, overtime etc... and the government that ignores these "employers"... to keep the costs to the consumer down.
If the immigrants would have the same legal protections and benefits of a US citizen... they would become less "attractive" to hire... which would probably lead to a reduction in illegal immigration...
With much more effort by all countries, to help their neighbors to reap the benefits of what their nations have to what their neighbors have not...