Hello, I am looking for someone to write an essay on Illegal immigration: Mexico into U.S. It needs to be at least 1750 words.Download file to see previous pages... U.S. citizens at the time, though m

Hello, I am looking for someone to write an essay on Illegal immigration: Mexico into U.S. It needs to be at least 1750 words.

U.S. citizens at the time, though most of whom only second and third generation Americans themselves, were frightened by these foreigners because they spoke different languages, observed different religions and whose culture were strange to them. The Irish, Jews, Italians and Eastern Europeans were openly discriminated against. Storefront windows had signs with the letters “NINA” (no Irish need apply) prominently displayed for all to see. Cities were partitioned into ethnic areas, a legacy that can still be witnessed today, as in “Chinatown.” Those immigrants and their “strange” culture became woven into the fabric of Americana. their contributions to industry, innovation and the arts were and remain an invaluable contribution. In hindsight we can better appreciate those immigrants. Without them the U.S. would not be as culturally rich or as economically powerful. Although we have clear and recent evidence that immigration should be welcomed and celebrated, the current political atmosphere has returned to those days of fear and resentment. Immigrants did not take away American jobs then and aren’t now. They are adding to the economy and culture today as then but bigotry persists then as now. The presence of Mexican immigrants boosts the economy, do not reduce the number of available jobs for citizens and do not raise the crime rate nor are they a burden to the welfare system. They should be welcomed, allowed to assimilate and join the long list of immigrants to the U.S. that have made the nation stronger. Immigrants to the U.S. that are highly educated and skilled are generally welcomed and for good reason, their contribution to society is evident. These are the innovators, teachers and scientists who add to the overall economy and intellect of the country. As was the perception a century ago, the low-skilled, uneducated immigrants are often vilified because they take American jobs, pay little or no taxes, lower property values as they move in and take advantage of government assistance. Immigrants who are in the country illegally bear the brunt of a long held frustration among many who believe them to be a great detriment to society. This becomes a more emotional issue during difficult economic times. However, the problem is one of misinformation and prejudice rather than actual harm caused. Seldom do we hear of “problems” caused by illegal immigration from any other country than Mexico. Americans fear cultural assimilation and the mixing of races rather than any economic detriments that exists only in their minds. The people who research this issue even briefly understand that immigrants, especially low-skilled illegal immigrants from south of the border, add to the economy giving much more than they take. “Low-skilled immigration greases the wheels of the U.S. labor market.” (Borjas, 2001). People question whether the presence of Mexican immigrants increases or decreases the overall wealth of the nation. Yes, and in many ways. Mexican immigrants make higher wages than they are accustomed to but lower wages than citizens, often much lower and are provided no benefits. This translates into lower housing, produce, and general construction costs in addition to others such as childcare and lawn care. Paying out lower wages is finically beneficial for citizens but there is another, less obvious benefit.