Illegal Immigration in America

Illegal immigration is a growing concern among citizens of the United States. Debates continue to heat up in forums across the country on the different aspects of immigration. Many people are decidedly against immigration do to the negative effects it has on the economy, realestate, the job market, and the safety and security of our cities. Crime has been increasing in major populations of border towns in the last 20 years and a large majority of it can be attributed to the devious activities of illegal aliens. Drug trafficking, human traficking, burglary and many other crimes even as violent as rape and murder can be directly linked to people whom have entered the country illegally. Due to the increase in crime, property values in once rural suburban areas have plummeted. This has caused wealthier families to seek refuge in areas outside the cities to try and get away from the epedimic onslaught of troublemakers that don't even have the right to be here. Also, many parents have become unable to find work to support their families because employers would rather hire cheap labor off the books than have to worry about taxes. Illegal immigrants provide that labor. I do not believe that all persons that enter the country illegally do so with ill intentions, but if they had nothing to hide, they'd do it the right way.