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Illegal Immigration in the United States

The United States of America is a melting pot of diverse cultures and people, who have immigrated either legally or illegally. Illegal immigrationhas been a problem that has plagued the United States for many many years. People take great risks entering the United States illegally in hopes of finding a better job so that they can provide abetter life to their families. Some come in pursuit of a career that will allow them to be in a better financial position to provide for their families daily needs.
For decades illegal immigrantshave come to this country in search of better opportunities. Some seek a different or better employment than what they have back home. They seek employment wherever they can find it, no matter whatkind of work it might be. Illegal immigrants tend to work harder and longer and for less money than legal immigrants. This trait makes them more sought after than any other counterpart
Anotherreason that illegal immigrants come to this is to get educated. They are more than willing to leave the few comforts they have at home, whether it be México, India, Brazil to name a few and ventureinto the unknown in order to receive an education. Getting a better education would help them provide more of the basic needs of their family. With an education they would be afforded the opportunityto prosper in life and provide for their family. Mexico along with Brazil India and several other countries have such a poor educational system that it influences the great number of illegalimmigrants that come to this country day after day.
I believe that an amnesty program would be a good solution to solving the problem of illegal immigration in the United States. As stated by John F.Kavanaugh in his article Let Us Be Vigilant and Charitable, “We must devise ways to offer legal status to anyone who contributes to our common good, whether as a future citizen or a temporary guest...