Quote:-“Today, 10.2 million undocumented immigrants are living and working in communities across the United States”.
A contributor on a local website asked ”How does the United States of America benefit from granting ‘Naturalization/Citizenship’ to foreigners?For whatever reason, almost all of the respondents ranted on about the many contributions made over the years by ‘Immigrants’.

For example- “We are all immigrants!”

– “Immigrants help grow the economy by filling labor needs, purchasing goods and paying taxes. When more people work, productivity increases.”

-“As an increasing number of Americans retire in coming years, immigrants will help fill labor demand and maintain the social safety net.”

-“Putting undocumented immigrants on a pathway to citizenship would increase U.S. GDP by up to $1.7 trillion over the next decade, raise wages for all Americans, and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, advancing the country’s economic recovery.”
It’s interesting to me that these letter-writers, who appear to be educated, intelligent and/or knowledgeable are unable to read/comprehend a simple question!

The question asked (above) was about ‘Citizenship’ NOT ‘Immigration’.

There is a difference, isn’t there?

For example, a citizen can’t be deported.

But you can renounce your U.S. citizenship or. if you run for public office in a foreign country, or commit an act of treason against the United States, you might be in trouble.

I think I read somewhere that Adolph Hitler was born in Austria, emigrated to Germany, then became ‘Naturalized’! So, they couldn’t send him back to where he came from even if they wanted to.

The way I understand it, if you have only a green card, you can be deported for a serious crime. (Felony?)
A quote on so-called ‘Green Cards” – “U.S. Immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as a (legal) immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status”.

Are they ‘foreigners’?

Quote- “Foreigner” is one of those words where it is acceptable, but, in some cases, it might have a racist connotation and sometimes it’s considered inappropriate. If the person has been living in the country for a long time (e.g. years) it may be considered rude and inappropriate to call them a foreigner.”

But others say, “Foreigner just means the person is a citizen of a different country than the one in which they are now. If someone who is in fact a foreigner takes offense at being called such, well, that’s their problem.”

One supporter of ‘Naturalization’ wrote “Offering citizenship to undocumented immigrants who are essential workers would boost the GDP by a cumulative total of $989 billion over 10 years and create 203,200 new jobs.

This column has been ‘As I See It’ for many years, but, in this case, I don’t see it all.

If illegal ‘immigrants’ are good for America and Americans, as their supporters claim, then they (and their supporters) should apply for legal entry according to law.

But, the fact that they made criminal entry into the USA, a felony under Federal Law, disqualifies them from any kind of legal status doesn’t it?

As I See It, the original question remains, ‘Foreigners’ can come live in the USA legally, under long-established rules, laws and procedures.

‘Naturalization/Citizenship’ is in no way connected to the ‘legal’ immigration process. That comes after 5 years residency doesn’t it.

All of those jobs, businesses and alleged ‘prosperity’ which they credit to immigrants can and is accomplished without citizenship isn’t it?

So, the question remains “What is the benefit to America and Americans of giving away their American birthright to people who haven’t earned it?

“America For Americans!”

The rest of us should be grateful just to be here!

‘til next time. . . . .

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