Opinion: When immigrants are demonized, the U.S. betrays its ideals — and economic reality
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The opinion piece discusses the demonization of immigrants in the United States and how it goes against the country's ideals and economic reality. The author highlights the historical troubled relationship with immigrants and the current open xenophobia, particularly within the Republican Party. The article emphasizes the economic need for immigrants in the face of retiring baby boomers and a low birthrate. It calls for a balanced approach to immigration that includes border control, incentives for workers, and a path to citizenship for undocumented residents. The lack of bipartisanship in Congress is noted as a hindrance to comprehensive immigration reform. The article contrasts the Republican Party's current stance on immigration with that of Ronald Reagan, who signed a comprehensive law including amnesty for millions in 1986. The author expresses hope that Republicans will eventually recognize the need for immigrants out of self-interest.
#Immigration #U.s.Ideals #EconomicReality #RepublicanParty #BorderControl #Bipartisanship
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-01-12/immigration-southern-border-donald-trump-joe-biden-ukraine-israel-aid
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"content": "Opinion: When immigrants are demonized, the U.S. betrays its ideals — and economic reality\n==========\n\nThe opinion piece discusses the demonization of immigrants in the United States and how it goes against the country's ideals and economic reality. The author highlights the historical troubled relationship with immigrants and the current open xenophobia, particularly within the Republican Party. The article emphasizes the economic need for immigrants in the face of retiring baby boomers and a low birthrate. It calls for a balanced approach to immigration that includes border control, incentives for workers, and a path to citizenship for undocumented residents. The lack of bipartisanship in Congress is noted as a hindrance to comprehensive immigration reform. The article contrasts the Republican Party's current stance on immigration with that of Ronald Reagan, who signed a comprehensive law including amnesty for millions in 1986. The author expresses hope that Republicans will eventually recognize the need for immigrants out of self-interest.\n\n#Immigration #U.s.Ideals #EconomicReality #RepublicanParty #BorderControl #Bipartisanship \n\nhttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-01-12/immigration-southern-border-donald-trump-joe-biden-ukraine-israel-aid",
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