Ilegal immigration has seen a “sharp decline” over the last two years, the Pew Hispanic Center said in a new report Wednesday — the first significant drop in the last 20 years.
The drop coincides with both a slowing economy and stepped up enforcement under President George W. Bush and the early months of President Obama, though the report’s authors said their data doesn’t signal which factor is more important.
“At this point both of those broad factors seem to be working in the same direction,” said Jeffrey Passel, the Pew Center’s senior demographer.
Now I am little less optimistic that illegal immigration is on downward trend because of our enforced border, our tough stand on illegal’s or even the lack of jobs. What I see is a Mexican success story, they have succeeded in turning the United States of America into a No-Better-Place than where they left. We have corruption, we have gang violence, we have protests in the streets, we have a culture that is grounded in great values but those values are not being celebrated, they are being vilified. So why the hell not go back home?
I know the job situation is a large part of the “Return” I also know the illegal immigration problem in Arizona is lower in AZ because of enforcement. But my point is, and it’s pretty simple if you open your eyes. IF we keep going on the current path these idiots in DC are taking us, there will be no place left for people to run to. IF our goal is to be a place just like everywhere else we are succeeding. When Mexican’s, El Salvadorans, and Guatemalan’s would rather make the trek back home than be here, legal or not it says something. IF you don’t listen YOU are part of the problem.
Now I’m seriously grateful that they are headed home, thank you. Now come in through the front door and we will welcome you back. Hopefully when you get back we will have straightened our nation up a little.
2 Replies to “Illegal Immigration Down…”
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2 Replies to “Illegal Immigration Down…”
Robert,
I just read your “Illegal Immigration Down…” blog post, and I thought this video may be of interest to you: http://bit.ly/9pEb5N. I know your blog consists of stories that are relevant to American news, and more video pieces like this one may help you out in the future. I read some of your other blogs about American democracy and politics, and I wanted to ask you if you’ve considered adding more videos to your blog? If so, this Newsy video would be a great addition to your blog. I think if you were able to show a video like this Newsy piece that shows multiple sources, it would support what you say in your blog. For example, in your blog you mention how the U.S. is a less attractive place to immigrate to, and the Newsy video speaks about how the U.S. no longer appeals to immigrants.
If you are interested in embedding videos, Newsy would be a great source for the videos since we upload several national and international stories in a day. Take a look at the Newsy website if you get a chance and let me know if you would be interested in embedding or linking to videos in the future.
Take care,
Daniel
danielp@newsy.com
Absolutely Daniel, I’ll look into it.