The problem isn’t the immigrants, but America’s immigration policy

Your recent coverage on the new Arizona immigrant laws was good, but simply astonishing in the implications. It never fails to amaze me that our citizens and representatives don’t seem to connect the common threads of some social problems.

Some see a dire “immigrant problem,” where the issue is really an immigration problem: The U.S. has simply fallen into an almost medieval view of the world since 9/11 and is severely curtailing access to the country, when we desperately need the talent, energy and labor of our newest immigrants. Who do you think will perform essential services, pay taxes and balance the budget, and pay Social Security in this still-young century?

Few in the U.S. want their children to grow up to be laborers, maintenance staff, highway workers, janitors or service staff, or to change sheets and bedpans in nursing care, or other humble but essential positions. Immigrants are willing to do so. Do you think the Minutemen who so bravely threaten immigrants will care for you in your elder years? Do they do any tangible good? Fear is not the answer. Terrorists get passports and visas!”*

*From: http://www.timesunion.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

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