And should it be?
They say- priority is usually given to the educated, skilled, and wealthy. Less privileged individuals, including the mass of poor people in low-income countries, cannot avail of these immigration opportunities. This inequality has also been criticized as conflicting with the principle of equal opportunities, which apply (at least in theory) within democratic nation-states. The fact that the door is closed for the unskilled, while at the same time many developed countries have a huge demand for unskilled labor, "is a major factor in illegal immigration." The contradictory nature of this policy - which specifically disadvantages the unskilled immigrants while exploiting their labor - has also been criticized on ethical grounds.
What do you think? True or Not true? Is it the right thing to do?
2007-06-01 05:50:43 · 6 answers · asked by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Good answers-thank you
2007-06-01 06:34:00 · update #1
I don't think unfettered immigration is a policy of any extant state at the moment. Some selectivity is always going to be exercised by a competent government.
For instance, you may deem it reasonable to keep people with criminal records, political radicals hostile to your regime, spies or sabotuers from rival powers, and the like out of your country. Conversely, it can be a good idea to attract immigrants with skills or attitudes that would be valuable to your society.
2007-06-01 05:55:42 · answer #1 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Studies are done to determine the amount of immigrants that should be allowed in based on the economy, social structure and other factors, a certain amount of illegal immigration may be factored in, I am not sure. Too much unskilled labor and you have the situation that we are facing now, they actually drive down the wages for the unskilled labor market which hurts many of our citizens also and in some key areas that have been consistently held by citizens such as factories, construction, truck-driving, etc.
It is important to adhere to the limits that are set as much as possible so that it does not harm the countries economy or its citizens. It is selective towards the skilled labor because unskilled workers tend to be the most at risk from outside sources such as illegal immigration or outsourcing, those outside sources put the countries own unskilled labor base at even greater risk, which is not healthy for the entire country, skilled or unskilled. Those area's of the unskilled workers who are affected will then logically turn to social and government assistance for help which harms all taxpayers.
Our people come first, in my opinion our citizens should be the first thought and top priority of any law, bill or even suggestion. Once our people are taken care of then you hand out the citizenships to legal immigrants and deal with illegal immigration appropriately whether that be a worker program, etc. Immigration is a very important factor in the very makeup of our country but we have to strike a balance to protect the future for our children and grandchildren.
2007-06-01 06:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by M B 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
We are a Republic, not a democracy.
To answer your question, yes, I do think it should be permitted. Why would a country let in those that will not offer anything to enhance their country? It is not being discriminatory...it is being realistic to life and countries want people who will be able to take care of themselves and offer that enhancement to their country and culture. Or at least MOST countries should be like that.
2007-06-01 06:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by hera 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Naturally, you don't want a country full of unskilled workers, unless that country NEEDS those unskilled workers to maintain certain sectors of the economy functioning, as is the case with the U.S.
2007-06-01 06:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
its our right to do whatever we want.
tell me this how come teenagers are discriminated against when they get car insurance? how come they have to pay out of their butts and adults over a certain age pay less? is that discrimination? think about it. now apply it to what your saying. should we make insurance companies change their rules because teenagers don't like it?
2007-06-01 05:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it is. And yes, it should be selective, until a certain extent.
2007-06-01 06:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by Siervocal 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋