Stronger Southern Border Control The lure of work and a better lifestyle for their families are the reasons why most people immigrate. So much so that the reward given to illegal immigrants outweighs the consequences they might face. Thousands of people enter the U.S. southern border each year with the intention of remaining there without going through the justice system. If America continues to leave the gates open and allow people to cross illegally without consequence; it personifies injustice to those who made the effort to be here legally. The 2010 census sparked protests from some Latino advocates, denouncing the lack of immigration reform (Billitteri 24). Latino communities want the reform to protect them from deportation. People have their own reasons for leaving their home country. It may be abuse, protection from harassment, but leaving for a better life and in search of money and employment are the main reasons. In Harry Binswanger's essay "Immigration Quotas Versus Individual Rights: The Moral and Practical Case for Open Immigration," he argues that it doesn't matter how you get here, whether "freedom or force , reason or coercion", people who want to come here "recognize the value" of immigration. of freedom” (251). Anyone who is not a terrorist or criminal has the right to come to America to fulfill their dream. Although it is mainly southern border workers who come here illegally, there are also tourists and people on work visas who never leave. The United States is suffering great losses and problems by not cracking down more on the problem of illegal immigrants. What action can the United States take? Better control of the United States' southern borders will help reduce the volume of illegal immigrants crossing the border, easing the burden and increasing the burden...... middle of paper ...... in fact, they have the right to request appropriate identification documents. their citizenship. The law aims to find, prosecute and deport anyone here illegally. The pursuit of happiness is a right for every human being. However, becoming a citizen is a privilege and not a right. Physically controlling the U.S. southern border and taking action against illegal immigrants into the United States will help our social system, our workforce, and our problem of too many people entering the country unchecked. By strengthening its sloppy and casual approach to border control, the United States can better combat criminal activity and protect the citizens of this great country. (1082) Works Cited Billitteri, Thomas J. “Census Controversy.” CQ Researcher 20.19 (2010): 1-36. Binswanger, Harry. “Immigration quotas and individual rights: the moral and practical arguments in favor of open immigration." (2010): 247-254.