Many people in America have something against immigrants who come to this country in search of a better life and to escape violence. “It is certainly not fair that undocumented immigrant workers do not pay taxes, and it is certainly unfair that they use public services without contributing” (Miller 55). For these Americans, their view on illegal immigrants is that they are just a waste of space in this country and they are taking away resources and money from this country with all the children they are making once they have adapted. Americans who don't like illegal immigrants want the government to send them back to their country because they simply can't stand immigrants. Illegal immigrants have learned to adapt to the American way of life and many have managed to avoid immigration agents. Although they are not liked by many, illegal immigrants have both a negative and positive influence in this country. Therefore, illegal immigrants who have lived in the United States for more than ten years should not be deported because they pay taxes, their work helps the economy, and the government wastes money deporting people . Many American citizens are angry at the arrival of illegal immigrants. in this country because they think all illegal immigrants are here to take advantage of all the benefits they can get and work here without paying taxes. According to Rick Sanchez, Republican Rick Murphy "is going after illegal immigrants because some immigrants come here to collect money from the government and don't pay any taxes." An illegal immigrant who has lived in the United States for more than ten years should not be deported because he pays taxes. Although a lot of Ameri...... middle of paper ......id stupid things. If they did that, they would get rid of those who only cause problems in this country. They would save millions of dollars if they were smarter and checked who they fire. Works Cited Germano, Roy. “Do illegal immigrants pay taxes? Roy Germano PhD. roygermano.com Np, August 24, 2012. Web. April 16, 2014. Germano, Roy. “Vice News: Immigrant America: The High Cost of Deporting Parents.” YouTube. YouTube, March 19, 2014. Web. April 20, 2014 “Illegal immigrants”. Online collection of opposing viewpoints. Detroit: Gale, 2013. N. pag. Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. April 17, 2014. Miller, Debra, ed. Current controversies: “Immigration”. Farmington Hills: Nasso, 2010.55. PrintSanchez, Rick. “CNN: “Even Illegal Immigrants Pay Taxes”” YouTube. YouTube, July 29, 2010. Web. April 16. 2014.