6 Myths About Immigrants I'm Tired Of Hearing | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics

6 Myths About Immigrants I'm Tired Of Hearing

Time to clear up some bullsh*t.

131
6 Myths About Immigrants I'm Tired Of Hearing
Google Images

I don't know about anyone else, but it's pretty obvious to me that there's some straight bullsh*t flying around about Immigrants nowadays — and I'm over it.

1. "Illegal Immigrants are claiming all of our benefits!"

This one is probably one of the most common I hear, also the biggest load of sh*t I've heard. Illegal Immigrants cannot claim welfare or food stamps, considering you need a Social Security Number to do so... something illegal immigrants don't have.

2. "Illegal Immigrants don't pay taxes!"

Ever heard of property taxes? School taxes? Yeah, they pay them. Illegal Immigrants also pay taxes every time they purchase anything, whether it be food or clothing, they're paying taxes just like everyone else.

3. "Illegal Immigrants are taking all of our jobs!"

Okay, be honest here, when was the last time you looked for a job shoveling sh*t? Since that's the gist of jobs illegal immigrants can get since they don't have Social Security numbers. Unless it's an under the table job, it's not an available job for an illegal immigrant. Also, these employers usually pay their workers way below minimum wage and are incredibly unsafe jobs, since their employers don't have to follow labor laws. A lot of your food wouldn't be so cheap if it wasn't produced by the labor of undocumented immigrants.

4. "They're bringing crime, they're bringing drugs, they're rapists."

Sorry, had to quote Trump on that one. It may be surprising for some of you to hear, but this is also a big ole' pile of bologna. Violent crimes and property crimes from 1990-2010 decreased by 42%-45% even though the number of immigrants increased drastically. Crazy, huh?

5. "They're terrorists!"

I'm not even going to explain this one. Stop being a irrational moron.

6. "If you are an illegal immigrant, you're a criminal, hence ILLEGAL!"

Alright. Sorry to burst your bubble, kids. But being undocumented aka, illegal, in the US isn't actually illegal. It's a civil offense, a crime would bring a trial in a criminal court and would lead to imprisonment. Since it's only a civil offense, the only punishment is deportation. If you're going to have a hissy fit about it, make sure to kick up a stink about jaywalking and those not paying a parking meter. Throw em in jail!

Sit down, and shut up.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
how to adult
Twitter

It is the time of our lives that we are beginning to enter the adult world and most of us, if not all of us, have no idea what we are doing. It's like starting a video game, but skipping the tutorial. We're all just running around aimlessly hoping we accidentally do something right that moves us along the right path. Now that graduation has just happened, or is right around the corner for some of us, it's time to start thinking about how we are going to take care of ourselves once we are on our own.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

7 Signs You're A Starbucks Addict

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

304
drinking coffee
Tumblr

If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee. My coffee always comes from Starbucks; I refuse to drink it from anywhere else. Over the years, it’s become one of my biggest addictions. So, if you are aware that you’re a Starbucks addict as well, or maybe you need to check to see if you’re an addict, here are seven ways to tell.

Keep Reading...Show less
people  in library
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

College involves a whirlwind of emotions, whether it’s from the stress of an assignment (or twenty), or from fighting with your roommate. It can be overwhelming at times and it’s important to take a step a back and calmly think things over. Maybe gain some perspective. The following aren’t foolproof tips and may not apply to you, but I was able to find success with them (hope you do too!)

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

How The Holidays Have Changed

It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

3350
best wishes for Christmas
Pinterest

It is no secret that many American traditions have changed over time. As we grow older we change in so many ways that it only makes sense that we also change the way we celebrate special occasions. Of course when it comes to the holidays there are some family traditions that many of us still excitedly look forward to, whether it is eating your favorite dish or seeing favorite cousin. However, we all know that the holidays have overall changed a little from what they used to be.

Keep Reading...Show less
theatre cast

Everyone who has done musicals knows that once you go there you can never go back. It's like a virus. It never leaves and you find yourself attracted to all types of theater things. You're drawn to it like a moth to a flame. There are certain things you know to be true, whether you did a musical once or have done them your entire life.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments