I wanted to leave a comment about some information I found doing a research paper on poverty.

Hispanics are having the most trouble leaving welfare and with the education and employment problems, it seems like the rate of Hispanics on welfare will continue to increase. In 2003, 44% of Hispanics did not know how to speak or read English well enough to complete everyday tasks. Immigration increases burdens on other state and government agencies.

In 2002, Office of Management and Budget had to implement Executive Order 13166, which require agencies receiving federal funds to serve people who do not speak English. The expected annual cost for hospitals is $268 million, $8.5 million for state departments of motor vehicles, and $25.2 million for language services for food stamp recipients.

Low-skilled immigrants pay little in taxes and collect high government benefits. The National Academy of Sciences estimates each immigrant without a high school degree will cost U.S. taxpayers an average of $89,000 over his/her lifetime.

Americans need to stand together and protest along with illegal immigrants, as rallies are going on nationwide.