I can usually see both sides of an issue. It’s not hard for a Gemini. There are only a few things that can pull me into a commitment of opinion. One of these opinions is the border problem and the infiltration of illegal immigrants. They shouldn’t be here. But what about the humanitarian issue? Of course, they can come! They can apply and then wait. But the kids were born here! Then deport them with their parents and let them come back when they are 18 and can pay taxes.
Many years ago, my daughter went to the American embassy while living abroad to renew her passport. As she waited, she noticed lots of pregnant women applying for visas. She chatted them up, listening to their plans and getting madder by the minute. She paid American taxes that funded the benefits the children would have access to once they were born in the U.S., and the women were proud of it.
If you think I am kidding, think again.
Two months ago, I was filling my prescriptions (which I have to pay cash for), and the pharmacist was very chatty. She asked if I was an American, and then proceeded to tell me how her children are all American citizens by their birthright; they had traveled to America to have each baby. She giggled over her own cleverness, never realizing that I paid for those benefits her kids were eligible for, and she had never paid one penny of tax.
Birthright Citizenship. In theory, it sounds noble and stoic. However, it is the perfect loophole to ensure your children will have access to all of the benefits that come with American citizenship.
Our nation is really struggling right now with poverty, homelessness, high prices of food and medical care, fuel, living expenses, poor schools, poor education, crime, saturated degree fields, climate issues, discourse, violence, dissipated family structure, scams, corporate greed and uneven distribution of wealth, disappearing patriotism, and mental health issues. Allowing illegals to stay uses up social program resources meant for Americans in need.
I live in the Middle East, in a great country that cares about their people. Many foreigners come here to work, once the country has fully vetted them; with sponsors who vouch for them. I know, because I am one. But foreigners here are not entitled to the type of care that the government gives their own citizens, who are third and fourth generation inhabitants. They get the best jobs, the best homes, the best medical care, and the cheapest rates. The government has designed an infrastructure that makes life as easy and stress-free as possible for the natives. Some of that infrastructure spills over into the lives of expats but there is no begrudging done by locals. They are happy to have others enjoy the great lifestyle and hospitality that exists here. They have no fear of losing their resources because they will always come first. And that’s how it should be.