It seems to me that the public debates regarding immigration policy and the future of social security aren't mutually exclusive. Wouldn't a thoughtful approach to both dilemmas consider the ways a reformed immigration policy can help to address concerns about mass baby-boomer retirement and the strains this will put on the U.S. economy? For that matter, isn't the immigration issue also closely related to sky-rocketing health care costs?
Incorporating current illegal workers into the formal economy would expand the tax base, reduce corruption, and enhance accountability. It would also provide a path to sustained economic growth in the US for decades to come.
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