Isn limiting immigration just a way to protect the quality of life of wealthy Americans?
Immigration, the driving force behind the U.S. population growth, affects minorities and earlier immigrants the most. A study conducted by the National Academy of Science concluded that immigration results in a transfer of wealth from American workers to employers who hire immigrants. Po Wong, when serving as the Executive Director of the Chinese Newcomers’ Service, said, “I don’t think our community is equipped to welcome such a large number… It’s very depressing to see so many people come here looking for work.” He has also said, “The community is not ready even for the influx of legal immigrants looking for housing, looking for work, looking for other social services, health services…
Immigration, the driving force behind the U.S. population growth, affects minorities and earlier immigrants the most. A study conducted by the National Academy of Science concluded that immigration results in a transfer of wealth from American workers to employers who hire immigrants. Po Wong, when serving as the Executive Director of the Chinese Newcomers’ Service, said, “I don’t think our community is equipped to welcome such a large number…
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- What do these data tell us about policy levers in the United States, in terms of improving quality of life for all Americans?
- Isn limiting immigration just a way to protect the quality of life of wealthy Americans?
- Can we Americans break the law and use the better life defense like illegal immigrants?
