http://www.nicholls.edu/bastiatsbastions/2006/04/04/an-american-petition/ What is seen and what is unseen. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:23:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.nicholls.edu/bastiatsbastions/2006/04/04/an-american-petition/comment-page-1/#comment-239 gibss898 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 03:09:29 +0000 http://www.nicholls.edu/bastiatsbastions/2006/04/04/an-american-petition/#comment-239 Although I am sure several people may complain about illegal immigrates, they must first stop and think “What if those people weren’t here? Who would be doing their jobs? And for how much?” I agree it may be somewhat annoying that many immigrates are illegal and are not paying in taxes to the government as citizens must do. But let’s think for just a minute, most of these immigrates are doing HARD LABOR jobs that most Americans refuse to do, especially at the price that the immigrates are being paid. So in the long run putting up these barriers may only hurt. Some jobs like building houses, laying bricks, among other jobs, may cost much more. Without these people, the supply would decrease therefore increasing the price of several things in this country. So while these people are being used by several employers, but they are at the same time bettering themselves. So why not allow these people to better themselves while at the same time helping us. Although I am sure several people may complain about illegal immigrates, they must first stop and think “What if those people weren’t here? Who would be doing their jobs? And for how much?” I agree it may be somewhat annoying that many immigrates are illegal and are not paying in taxes to the government as citizens must do. But let’s think for just a minute, most of these immigrates are doing HARD LABOR jobs that most Americans refuse to do, especially at the price that the immigrates are being paid. So in the long run putting up these barriers may only hurt. Some jobs like building houses, laying bricks, among other jobs, may cost much more. Without these people, the supply would decrease therefore increasing the price of several things in this country. So while these people are being used by several employers, but they are at the same time bettering themselves. So why not allow these people to better themselves while at the same time helping us.

]]> http://www.nicholls.edu/bastiatsbastions/2006/04/04/an-american-petition/comment-page-1/#comment-237 Aaron Ayme Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:54:02 +0000 http://www.nicholls.edu/bastiatsbastions/2006/04/04/an-american-petition/#comment-237 Like many others, this article hits so close to my hometown and includes our neighboring cities of Kenner and New Orleans. I continue my recent stand that we cannot throw out the baby with the bathwater. In our community alone, there are hundreds of Hispanic workers who have successfully hauled tree limbs, replaced missing roof shingles, and repaired wind-blown storefronts. They have gone about their business peacefully; most residing in legal RV and trailer sites. Our parish tax roles are up, and our crime rate is not. Sounds like these immigrants, legal or not, are here to earn a decent living. And I have yet to hear any local resident complain that he/she lost out on an employment opportunity due to an immigrant. The feds as well as our states need to look at this immigration issue very cautiously. I think we all agree that keeping criminals and terrorists outside our American borders is an undisputed priority. However, we must use economic wisdom targeting immigration at all government levels, especially when supporting the erection of elaborate barriers and establishing wasteful, unnecessary immigration laws. Welcoming diligent laborers, even those not yet legitimate U.S. citizens, should be handled delicately. Rebuilding disaster areas does take time, money, and willing, skilled hands. Yet, Georgia’s limitation of medical and unemployment benefits solely to legal immigrants, along with New Hampshire’s illegal immigrant business fines, do not seem overbearing. Arizona’s wall, however, sounds all too familiar. As for a $50 million radar patrol system, my first question would be how many bids were submitted for this state project? And what is the going price for radar these days, anyway? Let’s utilize our advanced technology – but wisely and efficiently. States must reach an agreement in the “crossfire between Congress and the public.” We cannot afford to compromise homeland security; however, I reiterate my support for opening a window of opportunity to illegal immigrants who contribute to American society while attempting to better their own lives as well as the lives of their loved ones. Let’s give ‘em a break. Like many others, this article hits so close to my hometown and includes our neighboring cities of Kenner and New Orleans. I continue my recent stand that we cannot throw out the baby with the bathwater. In our community alone, there are hundreds of Hispanic workers who have successfully hauled tree limbs, replaced missing roof shingles, and repaired wind-blown storefronts. They have gone about their business peacefully; most residing in legal RV and trailer sites. Our parish tax roles are up, and our crime rate is not. Sounds like these immigrants, legal or not, are here to earn a decent living. And I have yet to hear any local resident complain that he/she lost out on an employment opportunity due to an immigrant. The feds as well as our states need to look at this immigration issue very cautiously. I think we all agree that keeping criminals and terrorists outside our American borders is an undisputed priority. However, we must use economic wisdom targeting immigration at all government levels, especially when supporting the erection of elaborate barriers and establishing wasteful, unnecessary immigration laws. Welcoming diligent laborers, even those not yet legitimate U.S. citizens, should be handled delicately. Rebuilding disaster areas does take time, money, and willing, skilled hands. Yet, Georgia’s limitation of medical and unemployment benefits solely to legal immigrants, along with New Hampshire’s illegal immigrant business fines, do not seem overbearing. Arizona’s wall, however, sounds all too familiar. As for a $50 million radar patrol system, my first question would be how many bids were submitted for this state project? And what is the going price for radar these days, anyway? Let’s utilize our advanced technology – but wisely and efficiently. States must reach an agreement in the “crossfire between Congress and the public.” We cannot afford to compromise homeland security; however, I reiterate my support for opening a window of opportunity to illegal immigrants who contribute to American society while attempting to better their own lives as well as the lives of their loved ones. Let’s give ‘em a break.

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