Few topics of late have generated as much talk as the current proposals before Congress dealing with immigration reform. One one hand, you have those advocating for passage stating that it will be both good for the economy and national security. It is argues that the bill would help to identify the more than 12 million illegal immigrants now working in this country as well as fortifying the border with Mexico. The bill as proposed would allow temporary legal status to these more than 12 million immigrants and allow them to apply for visas and eventual citizenship. It also allows up to 400,000 foreign workers into the country every year, but they would have to return home after two years. On the other side of the debate, many worry that the loss of jobs and fattening corporate profits are the real issues here. This is definitely an issue that must be dealt with as the number of illegal immigrants rise each year. What are your thoughts on this issue? What effect do you think trade deals such as NAFTA and CAFTA have had on the number of illegal immigrants working here?
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