Originally Posted by criticalprocess

From the point of view of the natural American, immigration most easily lends itself to be viewed in a negative light. Workers willing to take a job for two dollars a day do indeed eliminate that job for a potential American worker. However, without unscrupulous companies willing to hire them below the federal minimum wage, this becomes a nonissue.
One American argument that I frequently hear concerns the language and culture aspect. Well, you know what? Although the federal government speaks in and writes laws in english, there is no "National Language" at the federal level. Some 27 states have made english their official language, but Spanish, French, and Hawaiian, have also been designated as official state languages.
Some people take that one step further and claim that the influx of immigrants will "pollute their culture". What happened to America being "The Melting Pot of the World"?
The only valid American argument in my mind is that illegal immigration is a Huge drain on the economy, as a result of the services (drivers licences, free medical clinics, etc...) that illegals do not earn by way of taxes. This is very true, and it is also very avoidable. Offer these immigrants the same opportunity that MILLIONS of immigrants had at Ellis Island. Let them become American citizens, let them help us and our country. Educate them, provide them with access to health care. Let them become productive. Let them boost our economy through their hard work.
In my mind, America is the greatest country in the world. I want to share the American experience with as many people as would have it.