So Bobloblaw could only name leftists "demogogues" from 2 countries (Venezuela and Argentina) and it's also hilarious since the immigrants from those countries to the USA are more likely to be of middle class or upper middle class and opposed to both Maduro and Kirchner.
I love this country, I love our values, and I love how in the end, our people are hard-working, honest, and hopeful. But like every country, even great ones, we have had some challenges in our history. The treatment of Asian Americans throughout history has been awful, the same can be said about black Americans for sure.
Today, there are some who wish to treat those from South America as second-class citizens. I am against illegal immigration. Coming here illegally is a crime, and we should stop illegal immigration by turning off magnets such as sanctuary cities and also implementing e-verify. But engaging in group blame the way Mr. Trump has is despicable and unpatriotic. Those who are here illegally should get in line with everyone else. That line begins with a pathway to legalized status where those here illegally work, learn english, pay taxes, and perhaps pay a penalty. But deporting folks causes several problems. First, it requires our law enforcement to potentially violate the 4th amendment rights of naturalized citizens who have not committed any crime just because of how they look as they go door-to-door searching for illegals. Secondly, the logistics would be a nightmare. Third, the cost would be a minimum of $140 billion.
The fact is that legal immigrants have helped preserve jobs, increase home values, and bring jobs to communities. Foreign-born citizens are twice as likely to open a business as natives. Furthermore, there are immigrants who are willing to take jobs Americans do not want, or do not have the skills to do. This demonetization of immigrants by political opportunists is immoral and it leads to bad policy outcomes.
