Deferred Action : Why it's not that bad?!?

I am actually not sure if she's an illegal immigrant! 

For some years, since Dream Act came into prevalence (for whatever reasons), I have seen two extreme sides of opinions: complete agreement and contemptuous disagreement.  Giving any kind of legality to illegal immigrants has been depicted  as ominously unconstitutional.  However, I support deferred action provision by President Obama even more than the Dream Act because it is fair. It is the best that could be done to illegal immigrants (children) who are present in this country.   However, there is no doubt that this provision signing is November politics.  Well, it looks it'll work. And those against this provision will understand this once the dust of blatant hatred towards illegal immigrants begins to settle down.  


I would like to clear some ambiguities and hope to void disagreements that many Americans have towards this provision by answering some of the basic questions more logically than "republican rants."

"the United States would actually reward their illegal immigrant parents who knowingly violated our laws."


Well, this isn't a valid reprisal at all. Deferred action does absolutely nothing for the parents, siblings or spouse of eligible  illegal immigrants unless they  are eligible themselves (which they probably aren't).  

"illegal immigrants could petition for their parents to be legalized. The parents could then bring in others in an endless chain."

Same answer as above! So don't bring this up again! 

"If the United States grants amnesty to those who were brought here illegally by their parents without first enforcing our immigration laws, we will have to deal with this problem again in the future."

This is a valid argument against Dream Act (which is amnesty) but not against the provision we are talking about. So, let's never confuse the two again.  And here's why. Deferred action is a time sensitive action and that's why it's a fair and short term solution to the problem.  By time sensitive I mean it does not apply to anyone who came to United States after June 15/16 of 2007.  It only deals with young illegal immigrants already in the country.  Therefore, it does not promote hikes in future illegal immigration and dealing with this problem again is out of question. In essence, the deferred action actually has a set number of candidates who can apply (around 800,000 which is 7% of total illegal population), no more, no less. 

“What is it going to do to those of you who are trying to get work to learn that 800,000 new illegals are in the job market who will work cheaper than you do.” – Rush Limbaugh 

Again, it's a strong point but only for those who do not understand the deferred action and it's nature.  The illegal immigrants eligible for this provision are those who came to US as young children (before the age of 16) and have or are in process of acquiring High School diplomas. They are educated and will NOT work for less.  The illegal immigrants that you see gardening, in lowly construction jobs, etc., are most likely NOT covered under this provision. So, young illegal immigrants who receive work permits and enter the job market will pose only intellectual competition to other Americans (like American pose to other Americans) and fairly fight for a job.  They will NOT win a job because of settling for low salaries. That's what a sewage cleaner does, not a young and educated individual.  Unless you are scared of added intellect, I don't see a reason for an American to get all dithered about it.  

"What about student loans?"

This point needs a more farsighted and humane intellect for propitiation. Now, student loans are tax payer's money, IT IS A FACT.  When 800,000 illegal immigrants are granted deferred action, 

• some will be in High School (HSS), 
• others will have graduated from High School and preparing for or are already in a college (CPS),
• some will have graduated from college and looking for work (CG) and
• rest will look for work right after high school (HSW). 

Now, out of these categories (HSS, CPS, CG and HSW), only CPS and CG will need college loans.  Rest of them will look for work (for argument sake, let's say 50% of those will look to just work straight away after they are granted deferred action).  Around 400,000 illegal students will apply for student loans.  

Let's calculate the increase in loan spending by the issue of this provision. As aforementioned, around 400,000 students will get college loans (let's make it 450,000 to be lenient).  450,000 is around  2.2% of total educational body as of now.  Now, do not forget that there will more tax returns once there are more candidates for job (how much more, I don't know, but more than current).  So, if by adding 2.2% more to our country's loan expense, we can grant some future to these young children, is it a tragedy? 

And, the last nail of fairness, their work permits and deferred actions can be snatched anytime if do anything that is seen as a threat to public and/or government.  This is fairness. 

BOTTOM LINE

Deferred Action by President Obama is a fair move because: 

1. It deals with young immigrants who are seeking education or are educated and will contribute constructively to the society, 
2. It deals with young immigrants who are already inside the country and living for years, and Americanized.  Therefore, it does NOT promote future illegal immigration, 
3. It does not apply to criminals, even minor criminals, 
4. And, the economics actually does make sense!

If you have any questions/comments, please ask and I'll be more than happy to indulge myself in healthy discussion about the subject.