Immigration

Immigration is the most volatile demographic variable. Because it is affected by unforeseeable political, economic, and social forces, it is the most difficult to predict. Immigration is no longer unlimited; it is severely constrained by various quotas.

Immigration is not the only cause, and the tendency to live in smaller households has played its part, but no honest voice denies that immigration is a major factor. Moreover, immigration can be controlled, whereas the rate of family breakdown and the desire to live alone are not so easily influenced by the Government.

Immigration is a complicated issue and an emotional one. To implement effective policies, progressives must change the "common sense" that surrounds immigration. Immigration is a proud part of the heritage of the nation. However, Americans today are faced with a new downside of the proud beginnings of America.

Is selling the right to immigrate as repugnant as forcing millions of hardworking illegal immigrants to return to countries they left years ago? Immigration is popularly thought to lower the overall wage rate in the United States by increasing the supply of individuals looking for jobs.

This effect may occur in an area over a fairly short period of time.

Political negotiations are vain because they will be lying while negotiating but turn around and do the opposite. Politicians blame them for high crime rates. Blame them for crimes they have not even committed.