$680 billion dollars cut from our deficit, plus an extra $2 billion
dollars a year in state and local tax revenue, plus $7 billion dollars added
into the U.S economy due to increased travel and tourism, this is what we stand
to gain if the immigration reform passes. And it doesn't stop there we would
also gain, "From California to South Carolina...an average of 14,000 jobs
per congressional district in the next decade." To put that into
perspective that is 69, 094 jobs in Washington State alone. So what is the
problem? Why aren't our country's leaders fighting like hell to get this reform
put into action? From what I have gathered it seems the main opposition to the
reform is based on two arguments, it is too expensive and too progressive. My
response to these extremely valid and well thought arguments (sarcasm intended)
is a) one would think that $689 billion dollars would more than cover the costs
and b) too progressive, is just the verbal crap spewed out by congressional
xenophobes. In addition, a major argument against legalizing immigrants
and/or letting them into the country in the first place, has been that they
would steal jobs from us well-to-do average Americans. But, with this reform,
immigrants would be on the same hiring level as “average Americans,” because
they would no longer be able to be paid: under the table, unbeatable, and
unrighteous wages. Families living without the fear of being torn apart, more
jobs, more money, a lower deficit, and a better global image, that is what the
immigration reform could bring, so what’s the downside again?10.15.2013
Who Needs $689 Billion?
$680 billion dollars cut from our deficit, plus an extra $2 billion
dollars a year in state and local tax revenue, plus $7 billion dollars added
into the U.S economy due to increased travel and tourism, this is what we stand
to gain if the immigration reform passes. And it doesn't stop there we would
also gain, "From California to South Carolina...an average of 14,000 jobs
per congressional district in the next decade." To put that into
perspective that is 69, 094 jobs in Washington State alone. So what is the
problem? Why aren't our country's leaders fighting like hell to get this reform
put into action? From what I have gathered it seems the main opposition to the
reform is based on two arguments, it is too expensive and too progressive. My
response to these extremely valid and well thought arguments (sarcasm intended)
is a) one would think that $689 billion dollars would more than cover the costs
and b) too progressive, is just the verbal crap spewed out by congressional
xenophobes. In addition, a major argument against legalizing immigrants
and/or letting them into the country in the first place, has been that they
would steal jobs from us well-to-do average Americans. But, with this reform,
immigrants would be on the same hiring level as “average Americans,” because
they would no longer be able to be paid: under the table, unbeatable, and
unrighteous wages. Families living without the fear of being torn apart, more
jobs, more money, a lower deficit, and a better global image, that is what the
immigration reform could bring, so what’s the downside again?
Turning the country Inside Out
Admits all of the political strikes and protests, it’s nice
to find news about fellow artists and the impact that they have, however small,
on society. Though the organization isn't taking to the streets with riots and
fancy speeches, the little things, the silent voice has so much to say. In some
ways I feel like the subtlety is better because it’s always there, it makes you
think, it brings attention to the smallest details in a way that’s not
disruptive or distracting to what’s really important. It’s not an argument of
who’s right or wrong it’s a silent reminder what’s really going on. I just hope
that the group can find a way to bring the awareness that they’re gathering and
apply it to something that’ll make an impact on a larger scale.
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