Immigration Reform Now!

While shopping at American Apparel in New York, this t-shirt caught my attention. Until then, I didn’t know that they supported an immigration reform. Good for them!

Actually, it’s pretty interesting what they got to say. To read all about it, go to American Apparel’s website and get all the info. They have immigration myths & facts, ads, and an immigration fact sheet. According to them, 10 facts about immigrants are-

10 Facts About Immigrants

Get the straight facts on some common misconceptions about immigrants.

1	Immigrants pay taxes
2	Immigrants come to work and reunite with family members
3	Immigrants and their businesses contribute $162 billion in tax revenue
4	Immigrant entrepreneurs create jobs for U.S. and foreign workers
5	Immigrants fill jobs in key sectors, start their own businesses, and contribute to the economy
6	Within ten years of arrival, more than 75% of immigrants speak English
7	Today’s immigrants are not that different than those of 100 years ago
8	Most immigrants come to the US legally
9	Despite more strongly enforced US border security, the number of undocumented immigrants has not decreased
10	The war on terrorism cannot be won through immigration restrictions

So, hopefully with Obama as president, there will be an immigration reform. That is the right thing to do, and whoever says the contrary, is just plain racist and ignorant.