Immigration law will have local consequences




While reading about the proposed Maricopa School expansion, the concerns of increased traffic and the constant threat of development that plague our community, I was curious if anyone is paying attention to what’s going on right now in Washington D.C., a debate that threatens every American citizen’s quality of life and ability to compete in an everchanging competitive workforce.

Historic immigration legislation has passed the Senate and is now moving to the House of Representatives for debate. If this is passed by the House and signed by the president, an increase in legal immigration will rise to the highest levels in our country’s history.

A net population increase of 33 million new residents will be allowed to move to the U.S. over the next 10 years. To give you some insight as to how many people that actually is, think of the entire population of the state of California moving into our country.

If you’re concerned about how this will affect development or how it will impact our schools, traffic and the overall drain on our infrastructure and natural resources, you should be.

If you’re not concerned, then you have no business whining about over-development or crowded schools or cutting down trees for a new strip mall or how long your commute is.

If you’re a true “environmentalist,” than I suggest you start calling and writing your members of Congress and voicing your concerns before it’s too late.

This bill is not just about a “pathway to citizenship” for millions of illegal aliens hiding out in our country; this bill is far more reaching, devious and deceptive than people realize.

One out of every two college graduates can’t find a job in this country right now. Imagine 10 years from now just how competitive finding a job will be.

Brad Stein

Woodland Hills



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