Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: There are jobs to fill. Give immigrants a chance.

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One thought on “Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: There are jobs to fill. Give immigrants a chance.

  1. Many of the politicians that turn a blind eye to illegal (criminal) border crossings are the very same elected officials that champion increasing (mandatory) minimum wage statutes. So the argument to “loosen” immigration law so lower skilled work opportunities can be staffed by lower paid workers to ease inflation is questionable at best. Energy prices and supply chain logistics challenges are the primary drivers of inflation. Those are greatly impacted by the policies of the administration currently in power in the White House. Restrictions and increased regulations on fossil fuel exploration and production and pandering to union dock workers has spawned record rates of inflation. In terms of “loosening” immigration laws, we don’t need to “loosen” those laws, we need to “update” those laws to reflect modern technologies and the efficiencies that implementing technology bring to processes like immigration. Using technology-driven platforms like “Indeed” to match immigrant applicants with appropriate employment as part of the updates is one example. Fast-tracking the ability to learn English using platforms like “Babble” are another example. Rather than cutting large checks to immigrants which is nothing more than “buying votes”, fast-track their English speaking capabilities, get them employment that matches their skills and abilities, and subsidize modest housing for their first year in this country to get them successfully launched as working Americans. After a year of steady employment issue them a social security number and citizen status upon demonstration they can communicate at a basic level of proficiency in English. We should welcome individuals from other countries that seek a better life through steady, legal employment to realize the American dream of freedom, liberty, and self-sufficiency. While we’re at it, let’s enact legislation to deport those unwilling to work and pay taxes, regardless of national origin.

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