could u.s survive without illegal immigrant? - Page 2

Originally Posted by GiveMeAChance

Here's what I don't understand (and this is just my opinion): how can there be so many homeless USC when most of us came over here with nothing but the clothes on our backs?

I know there's some exceptions like drug addicts or gambling addicts. I don't really mean this to sound mean. I'm sure everyone has different circumstances. But I just don't understand.

My parents were able to find whatever jobs they found and they were able to keep a roof over our heads. They didnt have the best jobs but somehow we've managed. We're not rich by any means at all but we're not homeless. Yet....

I hate saying this but in my mind they're either addicts or too proud or just plain lazy. I really can't find any other explanation.

Originally Posted by circasurvive

I've discussed the economic theory behind illegal immigration in general, not exclusive to the US, last time CIR issue became a headline... which was around 2007. Never really went too deep though. This would make a seriously good paper if anyone is taking econ as a class or major and needs an idea.

Originally Posted by GiveMeAChance

Here's what I don't understand (and this is just my opinion): how can there be so many homeless USC when most of us came over here with nothing but the clothes on our backs?

I know there's some exceptions like drug addicts or gambling addicts. I don't really mean this to sound mean. I'm sure everyone has different circumstances. But I just don't understand.

My parents were able to find whatever jobs they found and they were able to keep a roof over our heads. They didnt have the best jobs but somehow we've managed. We're not rich by any means at all but we're not homeless. Yet....

I hate saying this but in my mind they're either addicts or too proud or just plain lazy. I really can't find any other explanation.

Originally Posted by Laker24x

newly registered illegals

Originally Posted by hithere

Could the U.S. survive? Definitely. However, it'd probably feel somewhat of a hit to its economy, even if Americans don't want to believe it. I sometimes find it a little hard to believe that Americans always complain about there not being jobs. If illegal immigrants can find a job and make a living, I don't see why a U.S. citizen can't do the same.

Originally Posted by hithere

Could the U.S. survive? Definitely. However, it'd probably feel somewhat of a hit to its economy, even if Americans don't want to believe it. I sometimes find it a little hard to believe that Americans always complain about there not being jobs. If illegal immigrants can find a job and make a living, I don't see why a U.S. citizen can't do the same.

Originally Posted by Rev_Scholar

Exactly. They just don't try hard enough with that sweet free money coming in from the government for being unemployed. There are numerous morons who just leech off the government like that. If you seriously wanted a job, it's not hard to find one.