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Avoid 'selective reading' of the facts
Date published: 3/2/2008
Avoid 'selective reading' of the facts
Letters such as the one written by Mark Jaworowski highlight the selective reading of facts ["Stafford must get tough on illegal immigration," Feb. 19].
This month, the Institute for Fiscal Analysis released a study indicating that millions ($378 million-$453 million) in revenue is provided to Virginia by undocumented immigrants.
Of course, it would be interesting to read what they allegedly cost, but it does shed light on one thing: Everyone makes a contribution, good or bad. Rarely is the argument "They took my job," "They don't pay taxes," or "They won't learn English" relevant.
Some won't learn English, not all. Just as some won't read the facts, not all.
Norman M. Achin
Locust Grove
Date published: 3/2/2008
Most recent reader comments:
U.S. can be bribed for right price?
(posted by
Dana1
, Mar. 2, 2008 8:10 am)
Illegals cost more than they bring in. Turning a blind eye is undermining our legal system. Is the writer suggesting that for the "right price" the United States is willing to let people bypass our legal system?
Mr. J had his facts
(posted by
LibBuster
, Mar. 2, 2008 1:11 am)
I do believe Mr. Jaworowski cited the impact study of illegal
immigrants by the bipartisan Congressional Budget Office.
For the AP to run a story about how much illegals contribute
but not including the costs they impose is simply dishonest
journalism. Illegals also incur another cost - rarely
mentioned. They undermine the rule of law and the
tolerating of their presence demonstrates to our young
people that the US government is selectively choosing to
enforce its own laws.
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