Reviving the hotly contested issue on the failed comprehensive immigration topic is yet to be discussed extensively by the newly installed President Obama, yet many people are already going gaga by bursting with all types of negative reactions against the possibility of legalizing millions of illegal immigrants in this country.
In fact, I already got some negative comments right after I wrote an article on the Labor Day commemoration of the immigration rally in downtown L.A. But the points that were hurled seemed to be out of touch for reasons unknown to me. Some of the comments insisted that legalizing millions of illegal immigrants would snatch them of their present jobs, considering the already hurt labor markets brought about by the present economic recession. No question about that, sirs. I still believed that most of those doing those dirty jobs right now may still do what they are used to because they are happy doing all those jobs that most Americans don’t want to do.
Now, on the issue of being afraid that many of these illegal immigrants will steal their jobs. Why be afraid in the first place? Are you not competent enough to do your jobs that you feel downright insecured on the presence of these unwelcome guests in your backyards? What I could say, perhaps, is to calm down in the midst of all these apprehensions, after all it is still your work performance that will gauge as to whether you are worth for retention or not. The best thing that any worker can do at this point in time is just to work diligently and not be intimidated by the impending discussions about immigration reforms.
However, should the present Congress, which comprises majority democratic votes, it is highly likely that the comprehensive immigration reforms will be addressed and deliberated accordingly. In the meantime, allowing the new president to lead the way and respect his opinion and so with those of the other democrats is still the most appropriate move that anyone can do at this time. Rather than regal in the selfish motives of one’s intellect, it is still humanly act to know and feel that there are millions out there who aspire to become part of this progressive and prosperous country. What’s wrong with that if these men and women, like many others, would want to improve their lives by sharing the bounty of what God has given us.
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