The Hospitality Industry and Illegal Immigration

There were eleven and a half million unauthorized immigrants in the United States in 2014. The population has remained stable for five years, and currently makes up three and half percent of the nation’s population. In the United States Labor Force, there were eight million unauthorized immigrants either working or looking for work in 2014. Is it ethical to employ illegal immigrants? According to the Pew Research Center, Currently, “49% of US citizens agree with the statement “immigrants today strengthen the country because of their hard work and talents.” Somewhat fewer (41%) agree with an opposing statement: “immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care”” (Pew Research Center for the People and the Press). It also states that this same poll has been taken each year and that the opposing statement is getting more popular each year. There are a few different sides to the question of illegal immigrant employment being ethical and I am going to share some information about this topic with you today.

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Hundreds and millions of illegal immigrants are a big part of the workforce in America. Plumbers, Electricians, and Landscapers are a variety of professions illegal immigrants do in order to put food on the table. More than others are astounded by the amount of jobs that are open because no one is willing to work them. Jobs are not secured for many diverse immigrants, some are occupied by people who are more advantaged than others in regards of experience and street-smarts. Illegal Immigrants

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Illegal immigration is a highly debated and hot topic in American society right now. I personally am for deportation of illegal immigrants; there is a process to become a legal immigrant of this nation. Granted I do see that the system is flawed, biased, outdated, and time consuming that should be a main focus of those of us that seek to deter illegal immigration. Illegal immigration is a huge drain on the economy as many do not pay their share in taxes, much of the money made is sent to

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