Session 14: Immigration

Immigration has been a hot button topic for as long as I can remember and comprehend. Somewhat like the health care reform that I spoke about previously, it seems that the Nation is split down the middle when it comes to the topic. There are those that feel that immigration, legal and illegal, will further damage the infrastructure and economy in the US, while others believe that immigration will be the leading force in regaining some economic stability. Though the immigration rate has declined, it has not been as substantial as some would like to think, there is still a steady flow of immigrants to the US, especially to states such as Georgia and California. Though both sides have valid points on the issue of immigration, it seems that there is still somewhat of a stand-still on what will be the ultimate outcome of the issue, since there as been a kind of back and forth within Congress, as well as other governmental structures about the issue. Obama is trying to set a more concrete plan into motion with the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, which would prevent children of illegal immigrants from being turned down for health care. This is a great start because, as I talked about before, without proper health insurance, many illegal immigrants will have to turn to charity care at hospitals, forcing taxpayers to dish out even more money and insured citizens to pay even more for coverage. As of right now, looking at all of the issues, I am not sure what my view is on the issue, but I do find it ironic that many people disapprove immigration, even legal immigration, when the US was basically founded and established because of immigration.