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Originally Posted by Redux
IMO. we need comprehensive immigration reform to move away from our current unfair "quota" system.
The vast majority of immigration visas are currently given to persons with close family (parent/child) that are US citizens, followed by those with highly valued job skills, and then a "diversity" program based on country of origin, with more slots for Europe, followed by Asia, Africa and lastly Central/South America.
If you an unskilled Mexican/Salvadoran with no family here and little education but a commitment to hard work..good luck on getting an immigration visa, other than perhaps a temp visa to be exploited as a migratory and seasonal farm worker.
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Well, is it really good for the country to import unskilled, illiterate people? Don't we have too many of those already?
And honestly, since we have lost so many jobs, why would we want to let more people in right now? I am all for opening the borders for more LEGAL immigrants, but not right now. After the recession is over. Right now, we need to look out for the people who are legal citizens/immigrants.
Personally, I don't think there should be ANY borders, ANYWHERE. But that will never happen.