Votto
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Dumb question, but one i'd like to hear the answer for.
Though I come from a position that illegal immigration is small potatoes compared to what the 1% get away with on a daily basis, and that it seems to be more of an issue of social nationalism than of any economic damage it causes, I would like to hear as many takes on this particular issue as possible. Not necessarily seeking to debate, just to get educated and understand where people come from on this, on both sides if anyone's willing.
Why is it "bad"? Bad for who and what is considered bad?
Is it bad allowing criminals to come undetected into your country? It is good for the criminals but bad for the populace.
Is it bad letting in poor people that weigh down the welfare system? It is good for the immigrants but bad for the tax payers.
Should the US only let in those who will contribute to society or view the US government as a religious charity who will try and reform criminals that come across the border undetected?
What say you?