Melting pot meltdown

In My Humble Opinion

As immigration policy and demonstrations take center stage in current events many thoughts occur. Immigrants have always played a role in this country as evidenced throughout our history as a nation. Today though the issue is legal immigration or how to deal with the issue of illegal immigration. At present statistics indicate a population of over 12 million illegal immigrants living and working in the US.

So what is wrong with those who abide by the rules, laws, and policies of the US? The answer is absolutely nothing. Those who follow the rules and immigrate to the US legally, work and pay taxes, and generally assimilate into our society are welcome additions. On the reverse side of the coin however we have those who enter illegally, do not work or pay taxes, and demand special privileges and rights.

If the many illegals who are currently residing in the US refuse the basic premise of entering the country legally, then why should we think that they will abide by any other laws of our land or society? In fact, how often are crime rates higher in communities with high percentages of illegals? Often times we hear stories of overcrowding and Multiple families residing in small dwellings designed for far fewer occupants. These situations create many problems not excluding unsanitary, or unhealthy situations.

We are constantly told that our social system is over burdened and can not support the many who are waiting to take advantage of the social services. In many cases, illegals enter the system in large numbers and begin receiving benefits without even being US citizens. There are even attempts to give illegals drivers licenses and voting rights.

If we can not or will not enforce some of the most basic laws and tenets of this nation, then what is the point in having them to begin with? It certainly appears that our melting pot is in serious meltdown and getting worse with each passing day.