The U.S.-Mexico border stretches for nearly 2,000 miles, running from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Gulf of Mexico in the east. It passes through deserts, mountains, rivers, and urban areas, making it a difficult terrain to manage and patrol. The border separates the United States and Mexico.
Since 9/11 border security has been a high priority for the government The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created after 9/11 and mainly focused on stopping terrorists from going through the border. It also focused heavily on drug trafficking. After 9/11, we built the wall fence set up cameras around the area, and put drones watching the area.
One of the most concerning parts of the US-Mexico border is immigration. Millions upon millions of immigrants try to - come over the border from Mexico and other Latin countries. The reason they try to cross the border is in search of better economic opportunities, safety, and a better life. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were approximately 12 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States as of 2020, many of whom have lived in the country for years or even decades.
The U.S.-Mexico border also has significant economic and social implications. On the one hand, immigration from Mexico and other Latin American countries provides labor for many industries in the United States, such as agriculture, construction, and hospitality. Immigrants contribute to the economy through taxes, spending, and their role in the workforce. On the other hand, some argue that illegal immigration can strain public services and increase competition for jobs, particularly in low-income communities.
The United States-Mexico border is a focal point of many important issues, from national security to immigration policy to the social and economic impacts of immigration. As the U.S. continues to grapple with these issues, it is clear that the border represents not just a physical barrier but also a complex intersection of political, social, and humanitarian concerns. Moving forward, it will be essential for lawmakers to find a balance between securing the border and protecting human rights.
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Questions
- Do you think the immigrants help the economy or hurt it?
- Do you think our border is secure?
Replies
Most of the immigrants help it. Taking on jobs most people in the U.S. don't want to work at, some people are bad but people came to the US to be able to make a living and get money. I feel like the border is secure enough and we should just leave it be and not make any changes.
I would dissagree i feel like the border is not verry secure right now.
I think some immigrants help out are economy but some of them don't. Some of the immigrants are harmful and hurt others. They can also make our country over crowded. They can help out our economy by working and buying different things. I feel like the border is not secure yet since immigrants keep coming into our country.
I agree with you, some immigrants do actually help the economy but some of them don't and our border is not secure at all.
Do you think the immigrants help the economy or hurt it? Me, like many others believe that they hurt the economy because they take jobs away from us citizens. Also if they are illiegal, they arent paying taxes and are benefiting from everyone else's taxes.
Do you think the immigrants help the economy or hurt it? I think they could help the economy but they don't. They ofter get jobs that not very many people want to do. Which helps the economy but most of them come here and do nothing. Wich results in more people in the streets and a more crowded U.S.
I agree with you I feel like some can help the econemy and some can hurt it
Do you think the immigrants help the economy or hurt it? I think that the immigrants who come into the country legally are helping the country if they are getting jobs and being involved in the economy. If immigrants are coming in illegally then they are not helping the economy.
I think that immigrants can both help and hurt the economy but I do think that the bordure is not very secure which is understandable because of how big it is and how different it is throughout the whole country. I think that it should be enforced so that the illegal immigrants cannot enter as easily in the country.
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