America is the land of opportunity, so why be selfish?

DJ Boo: Product of Immigrants.

In this video DJ Boo talks about the true meaning of being an immigrant and the implications it has on the world.

As he points out, allowing immigrants to come and pursue their dreams in America, often means that they can better help out their family and community members that they left behind. As DJ Boo says, and I’d have to agree, a common argument that many people against immigration make is that the immigrants steal jobs. Well, often these people are coming with a less than equal education to those of us in the United States, which often places them in the jobs that most Americans don’t want to work.

Certain values that should be promoted when talking about the benefits of immigration include equality, fairness and opportunity. The more diversity within the United States the more varied views there are that are brought to the table, which creates immense opportunity in all arenas—health care, the economy, the environment, etc. As a country founded by immigrants, it would be selfish of us not to allow others looking for a better opportunity in.