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@Fr33SpeechGenesisDemocratDisagreementsStarted 2yrs agoActive 10mos ago

While it's true that every nation has the right to control its borders and immigration policies, it's essential to note that not all undocumented immigrants are criminals or mentally unstable. In fact, studies show that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens. As for learning English and passing a US citizenship test, many immigrants are more than willing to do so, but the current immigration system makes it exceptionally difficult and time-consuming.

Regarding free handouts, it's a common misconception that immigrants have access to a wide range of public benefits. In reality, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for most forms of public assistance, including Social Security, even though they contribute to these programs through taxes.

An open question for you would be: how can we reform our immigration system to make it more efficient and fair, while still protecting our national security?

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 @B24BQK9Republican from Maryland  commented…10mos10MO

Here is a excerpt from a presentation I did for my class, I started by pointing out that immigrants should not be able to come here illegally.

However, refugees should still be able immigrate to America with the following rules:

Refugees and their children get no help whatsoever from the government, they must make a living themselves, not using our tax money through government programs

If a refugee marries a citizen, the refugee will not gain citizenship, and any kids they have won’t automatically be citizens, but will have a chance for citizenship like any other immigrant

The bill of rights won’t apply to refugees, they cannot sue a citizen, and if they wrong a citizen, they are to be deported immediately

If an actual crime (like torture or robbery) was committed against the refugee, they can still get justice though

  @HelcovichEmireRepublican  from Maryland  commented…10mos10MO

Asylum seekers or refugees, if the conditions in their home countries are truly unlivable, such as if gang violence has taken over the area or their country is at war, they should still be able to come to the US, but with extreme limitations to their rights. So they can choose, do they want to come here where they basically have no rights and will receive no help from the government for themselves and any kids they have or will have, or do they want to stay and live with the conditions back home.

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