Give Illegal Immigrants a 'Thumbs Up' for US Citizenship

From the time that children enter elementary school until the time in which they graduate from high school, students are taught that America is the most free and fair country in the world. What students never hear or see, however, is the government fighting to keep out immigrants that are just as deserving of freedom and fairness as American citizens. Students hear all about how illegal immigrants hurt America, such as producing overpopulation and contributing to loss of job security, but they never hear about how immigrants contribute. Students are never exposed to the millions of working illegal immigrants that keep the United States' economy running. If students, or even other Americans, were exposed to the immigrants' help of the United States, many people would want them to become citizens. Illegal immigrants should become United States citizens because they help the American economy and children immigrants deserve a brighter future.

Immigrants have helped American economy numerous times in the past. For example, during several wars in the past, immigrants have fought in the United States armed forces. Because the immigrants fought in place of some of the Americans, the Americans could stay home and continue to work and make a productive economy. Now, immigrants have come over from many countries, including Middle Eastern, with an exceptional knowledge about computer programming. Once in the United States, the immigrants have taken computer-related jobs in which they have run computers, or even produced new ways to use computer programming in everyday life. Some of these immigrants may not be illegal immigrants, but some most likely are illegal immigrants. If the United States grants amnesty to illegal immigrants, the possibilities for new technology and improved workforce and economy are virtually endless.