Does Immigration Contribute to a Better America?

Does Immigration Contribute to a better America?

Have you ever stopped to think about it, does immigration throughout America contribute to bettering our country as a whole, or is it harmful to allow people who are not native into our country? I personally don't see an issue with immigration, no one should be restricted from moving into different regions because of their ethnic backgrounds. This is one of America's most common questions and debate topics discussed among politicians and Americans today. I believe that it does contribute to a better America. There are many ways in which our country is a better place with the contribution of immigration. Some ways that immigration contributes to a better America is through economic progress, cultural enrichment, and enhancement of the political culture. We are an immigrant nation; immigrants are humans just as we are here. A lot of people tend to forget that this country was built and begin populating by immigrants looking for a better life. By immigrating it gives foreigners an opportunity to make their dreams come true because their unable to fulfill their dreams where they're from for various reasons. As Americans we don't realize how blessed we are to live in such a resourceful country, all countries aren't as plentiful as us. Considering the fact that America sells its self as a free country; the land of the free, yet we claim we don't want immigrants in our country. This nation is a welcoming bastion of freedom, democracy and a land of virtually unlimited economic opportunities, as well as cultural and political enhancement. Immigrants work hard to become a part of this country to contribute to a better America. If it wasn't for the immigration system in America, we wouldn't be what or who we are today as a country. We should be thankful for immigrants and the many services that they bring to this nation.

America is known as "The Land of the Free." What good is our name if we don't own up to it? One of the essences of America is that it is the land of second chances. It is the refuge of those who have been ostracized and alienated from their indigenous cultural order. These people are human just like we are. When they see America they see a brighter future for themselves and for their families. They know that with the talents that God has blessed them with, along with the skills and knowledge they have to perform those talents, as well as the skill of survival is what will help them to be successful in America. The Declaration of Independence, the morals of which America stands on, states that "ALL men are created equal". It does not state that all Americans are created equal, not Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, and so on for that matter, but simply all men; past tense for "man" meaning human beings. Correct me if I'm wrong but being a foreigner, doesn't mean you're any less of a human being. Although when this document was first created there was an understanding that all white men were created equal, we have now migrated from that. This country understands that all men were created equal and that we are all equal. If this document is what we as Americans base our morals and values upon as a country then we should be accepting immigrants with open arms? We should make it our business and our duty to help these people that are only trying to make something of themselves, build a future for their families, and ultimately contribute to a better America. According to Immigration Policy Center immigration reform would increase U.S. GDP by at least 0.84 percent. This would translate into at least a $1.5 trillion cumulative increase in GDP over 10 years, which includes approximately $1.2 trillion in consumption and $256 billion in investment. This is an economical benefit to America. The benefits of additional GDP growth would be spread broadly throughout the U.S. economy, but immigrant-heavy sectors such as textiles, electronic equipment, and construction would see particularly large increases of this.

Immigrants have brought