Classmate Commentary

For my commentary, I read a post entitled "Unlikely but Necessary Reform for Immigration" on the blog History in the Making. I agree that the way to allow immigration to have the largest and most successful impact on American society, and specifically Texas society, is through the legalization of immigrants to become part of the authorized workforce in the United States. But, as you stated, it seems as though any sort of system to change immigration or legalize people that are currently living in the country illegally does comprehensive reform that will not occur anytime soon. Just this summer a promising immigration bill made it through the U.S. Senate died in the House just days before Congress was to leave for recess. As you stated, immigration, specifically illegal immigration, does have poor effects on the economy and threatens the livelihood of American citizens, but at the same time, legalizing those who are in the U.S. illegally would bring many benefits, some of which have been touched upon as well. I do think that legislation needs to start changing to take into account the growing diversity in the state of Texas, but on the same token, I do not think that the legislature should have to concede the rights and benefits of the people who have been in the country  legally to those who entered the country illegally, whether or not they become citizens. Yes, I understand that for the most part they are trying to better their lives, but if you do not follow rules and laws that are in place, you lose all integrity and do not deserve to reap any benefits that you may receive.