Illegal Immigration, the Hidden Issue: Identity Theft

There's a hidden issue to the illegal immigration debate that not many people consider. But it is recently coming to light as it becomes more and more of a problem. Many people argue on behalf of the illegal immigrants with such statements as, "They only want to make a better life for themselves" or "They take jobs that Americans don't want". Well the first statement may be true, and for that I will never look down upon anyone. As for the second argument, it has been my experience that as jobs become more and more scarce, people might be surprised at what jobs Americans will take, as higher paying jobs are being outsourced, the cost of living keeps going up, and it is difficult to even find jobs at entry level. However there is a larger issue than job availability, one that affects every individual citizen and their children. The issue that has so far been silent is that of identity theft. Illegal immigrants need identification, Social Security Numbers, Driver's Licenses, Birth Certificates, in order to find work, or to purchase vehicles. And they get these things... from you, from me, from our children.