US Immigrants Bust Myths About Immigration | Truth or Myth

We partnered with our friends at the National Academy of Sciences to explore the myths and misconceptions around US immigration. Hear from US immigrants about their experiences, their struggles, and the biases they know that people often have about them. Visit the National Academy of Sciences at thesciencebehindit.org/
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[@wora1111]

Did you notice? The average immigrant - speaks more languages than you - has to work harder - knows more about other cultures than you - is less willing to generalize in a negative way Should that tell us something?

[@roomadmin8035]

You forgot...the average immigrant eventually knows more of your own nation's history...because they want to become a citizen of it...while citizens of a nation (like USA) are happily oblivious to their own nation's founding and historical events...

[@3andahalf949]

wora1111 ironic considering you’re generalizing all Americans by claiming they think like this

[@3andahalf949]

Obvious Bot did I say they raise crime rates, No, did I say they were on welfare, no, did I say they don’t educate their children, no, did I say anything bad about immigrants, no, I just the person writing the first comment was generalizing Americans by claiming they all think like this, so instead of they in all caps a bunch of straw man, how bout, oh i don’t know, READ my comment

[@dukekenny9340]

wora1111 70 percent immigrants are welfare. And are entitled.

[@dukekenny9340]

Obvious Bot Hispanics immigrants have less than a High school education

[@Ilnath]

You should do one about Americans who immigrated to other countries

[@EOimages]

Definitely there's a difference of thought when they travel outside the US, I mean for living purposes. They will come back having a whole different opinion of immigration and immigrants overall. Richer spectrum of culture as well.

[@darealpoopster]

Ilnath I don’t know a single American who has immigrated.

[@EOimages]

I've been following some adventures of american people on other countries and have decided to stay and live there. For example there's a couple that have their KZbin channel called KineticKennons and they show the beauty and culture of another country in this case Mexico. They have talked about a little bit about the situation, how other countries are not so uptight with their politics and they even have a lot more real freedom elsewhere and how that makes a human happier. Just interesting to watch and see what's really behind that or what the main media is feeding us with...

[@sangriasingh2354]

Like rain wilson's psychotic parents going to the jungles, leading to him being the goddamned weirdo he is today.

[@Ilnath]

@Snarick Klash loads of people become expats .. doesnt have to be about survival

[@internetexploreer]

This makes me really sad that as immigrants we have to explain ourselves everywhere we go. Like we owe everyone an explanation as we why we are here. We are all human. No one is superior. People want to say “how do we know who we are letting in?” But honestly, how do you know you won’t have a child that’s going to contribute to all the bad things? What makes a person born in US soil greater than another human? That they don’t deserve the same thing?

[@xgoosey]

What makes a child born on US soil more important than one over seas is the simple fact that thier parents pay taxes and vote regarding the well fair of the country, Citizenship goes along way! and by important I mean in the eyes of the country

[@isaiahsilverstein4412]

@Obvious Bot GG. I honestly can't tell if this is satire or not.

[@bryand6051]

The sisters from Afghanistan were fleeing from the types of people we need to keep out. I don't want to see women killed for going to school or kidnapped just walking down the street.

[@dukekenny9340]

Obvious Bot Stop it Hispanics have immigrants are high dropout rates.

[@altareggo]

@Daniel Embree lol that is the most false, hilarious and dumbest argument anyone has ever come up with to justify their racist, xenophobic beliefs, feelings and fears. The USA is a HUGE country: there is enough resources and land for easily 3 times the current population without having to destroy protected and ecologically sensitive areas in the process. Immigrants bring fresh ideas, fresh energy, fresh hope and fresh enthusiasm to any country: they are a HUGE addition to a society that is rapidly becoming lazy and decadent. Immigrants shake things up: they challenge traditional suppositions, they bring different worldviews to add to the mix and make it more lively and diverse.

[@RebelwheelsNYCShow]

I come from a family of immigrants (grandparents). With minor exceptions of indigenous peoples, at some point, people in our families were once immigrants. I think people forget their roots and need to reconnect. I don't think people realize how hard and expensive it is to get citizenship here.

[@structuremanchop6054]

Well if you pay more than about $725 for the application which breaks down to about $640 for the application and processing fee and $85 for biometrics. Your Grandparents were probably like mine and they came here and had to be quarantined at Ellis Island for tuberculosis potential and after 3 months they were allowed to become american legally I do think you are correct about people in this country have forgotten their culture if there is nothing wrong with keeping knowledge of your heritage and culture but at the End of the Day you are still American and still have to follow the rules established to make this country what it is today to where everyone has rights and abilities as long as they are following the rules set forth. have a nice day Semper Fi

[@yucol5661]

Pls re-check you prices. That doesn’t include lawyers, travel (there are fewer offices every year) or the increases that have been made to the baseline prices. Not to mention the efforts that are being made by legislators to make the immigration process harder but not more rigorous (having less office workers and paying them less and assigning them more work, of course they will be worse at doing their job)

[@bigmike1850]

@@structuremanchop6054 you are not American because your grandparents moved here.

[@MeMe-wt2le]

7:41 that really touched me, and her story! As a first generation Mexican-American I know the struggle my parents went through to come to this country. My teacher herself is Vietnamese, and is truly an example of endurance and how the journey of her grandparents and mother coming here to the US propelled her to get a higher education, and educate other children specially of immigrant families about kindness and about working hard for what you want no matter where you come from. 😪

[@gabagaba7144]

Me Me I’m a Dominican American my dad was born in New York and my mom She was born in Dominican Republic she doesn’t want to become a citizen so I just have the risk of her not being here

[@EmilyClaireDaly]

*these comments are not known by enough people. Thankyou for producing this video!*

[@jessetorres8738]

I've done some research and found that the best case scenario for a migrant or refugee to legally earn U.S. citizenship takes at the minimum 6 years and thousands of dollars, which is insane to me. Seriously, try planning a family vacation 6 years in advance and hope that no one dies/is born or something happens to the destination that affects your plans. If we made it easier and faster for people to come to the U.S. legally and become citizens, we would have far fewer people waiting to come to the country, far fewer migrants living here legally or illegally, and more people including the ones in this video who have achieved the American Dream.

[@zzdesolatezz]

Also as well as contributing positively to the country*

[@structuremanchop6054]

@Obvious Bot no not really, maybe do a lot more research Semper Fi

[@structuremanchop6054]

@Obvious Bot Hart Cellar was the breaking of the limitations of just "white" immigrants to allow for more from Asia and Africa versus what the National Origins formulas did allowed more European white in. the Civil rights movement helped more than just blacks at the time it also helped allow more of the 3rd world nations in. Oh and wages didn't skyrocket the inflation and the time just caught up the few years it lost after the WW2 and before Vietnam have a wonderful day Semper Fi

[@gentryblack1322]

I agree completely it is very difficult to migrate to the US. But migrating to the US is easier than migrating to a whole slew of other countries.

[@gentryblack1322]

@Josef Jackson No that doesn't fit into their narrative.

[@freyjasvansdottir9904]

I used to live above a bicycle repair shop in Copenhagen and the owner was a refugee from Iraq, he used to be a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Baghdad, but he had said some things Saddam Houssein didn’t like so he and his family had to escape in the middle of the night. When he came to Denmark he was told he would have to start his education over if he wanted to work in his field, so he ended up repairing bikes instead.

[@Participant]

Thanks for sharing this story!

[@HelgaLondonn]

This made me cry but also remind me that I'm not alone. Thank you, such a great video.

[@danielbraga5980]

About immigrants not trying to learn english, there are 2 things to consider: 1 - USA do not have an official language by law. English is the most spoken language, but it is not the only one existent in the country. A lot of indigenous people have their own language and they are also american for example. Hawaii is also part of the US and they also have other languages than English. 2 - You learn a language if it is useful for you. I live in Berlin for 4 years now. And I work in English, I have Germans friends to help me whenever I need something more official. The city is quite cosmopolite, so everyone around you speaks at least a little English. So in my day to day life, German is pretty much useless, unless I travel to some countryside city or need to solve a problem on my own. And even then, there are people who are willing to speak english, spanish, french or even make gestures so they can communicate with you. So If a person do not learn english in the US, maybe it is not useful on her day to day life for a bunch of reasons which could include the fact that this person is surrounded by other immigrants.

[@poet7158]

That's does not have, not don't have learn English before you open your mouth .

[@danielbraga5980]

because those are the good white immigrants.

[@yucol5661]

You don’t even need to know English in some areas.

[@yucol5661]

@@sangriasingh2354 tell the Southerners and new Yorkers, and Texans and farmers assimilate first

[@sangriasingh2354]

@@yucol5661 . . Are you referring to regional dialects and accents of *literally the same language?*

[@keepinitsk8a516]

Woah those two girls from Afghanistan didn’t speak English when they came really could’ve fooled me. And the accent is on point, well the one on the right

[@kaifeuerstein5527]

What exactly do you mean?

[@keepinitsk8a516]

kai Feuerstein she sounds like she could’ve been raised here for at most, most of her life. She speaks it extremely well.

[@TheKingMacgregor]

Great video! Really should be shown in schools to further educate and destigmatize some of the myths of immigration.

[@TheKingMacgregor]

@aljarar q I hate the word 'expat' because its just a nice soft word to avoid being labeled an immigrant. There should be no shame to be called an immigrant. To have moved to another country, immersed in the culture and established a new path for you and your future family is a fantastic accomplishment.

[@OLIVE-qt7dm]

Both of my parents are immigrants and I'm not.

[@budrogers2710]

I don't think many misunderstand legal immigrants. My entire family immigrated 30 years ago. I love immigrants who take the time to do things RIGHT and follow the law. Because I do so should you.

[@BunntasticloveBunny]

I understand people didn’t come the right way but sometimes you can’t risk your child or you dying in the process of trying to come here

[@yucol5661]

I understand that most people get their immigration information from action movies. Do you think most people even know how Congress works? Why should they know the kinds of immigrants and citizenship process works like?

[@yucol5661]

“Because I do so should you” sounds a little illegal man

[@potatocookies3589]

Omg you grown up so fast 😖😖😖 I loved it when you were a kid:)

[@kaifeuerstein5527]

To quote Alexander Hamilton (or at least Lin Manuel Miranda): Immigrants - we get the job done

[@EOimages]

Amen

[@gizdonk]

Mr. Bassel is that Hamilton?

[@valentinchiriac9117]

Student at architecture: how proud she has been of making some calculations, relatively simple, with her pocket calculator ! In Excel, a breeze.

[@orionaugustwatson]

I'm intrigued by that Soffea(?) girl's accent and I've no idea why

[@awofadeju1]

I think immigration is important for America because part of freedom and being the greatest country in the world is about allowing people from anywhere and everywhere the opportunity to experience it.

[@skip031890]

Immigration does not benefit Americans.

[@awofadeju1]

@@skip031890 Is that because you think or suspect that immigrants, legal/documented or illegal/undocumented, take jobs away from natural-born or naturalized Americans?

[@skip031890]

@@awofadeju1 It's not a matter of me thinking or suspecting that they take jobs away from Americans, it's a fact whether you want to accept it or not. Not only does immigration force Americans to compete with foreigners for jobs, it also lowers the value of workers, raises the cost of living, increases homelessness and crime, and crowds out our cities and schools. Immigration only benefits rich people because it allows them to pay people less for their work and it also means there's more people to buy their stuff. America will become a third world country at the rate we're going with our immigration policy.

[@awofadeju1]

@@skip031890 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I choose not to pay attention to politics. I don't have any political views and I am not politically affiliated or active.

[@skip031890]

@@awofadeju1 I understand. Politics can be overwhelming stuff and hard to understand at times. However, what I just explained is basic economics. Immigrants might help with the GDP rate, but it really doesn't matter when quality of life is declining.

[@valentinchiriac9117]

When you see someone not knowing how to use the internet, that one is american. I have a contact list on Hotmail. When I was interned in hospital and rehab (recover form hernia) I asked them access to internet to find out the cell phone number of the landlord to call him to know if the apartment is still open when I will come home. They refused. They would have let me use their wi-fi but not a browser on their computers. Can this guy infect the computer or break something ? WOW. Oh, no. They told me I have to have my device, best case scenario, worst case scenario they refused.

[@oh.its.mellissa4852]

Great video

[@surakshya2057]

I have apply on immigration but my parents doesn’t believe in this all 🥺but i wan to be there anyhow🥺can someone plz help me 🥺🥺

[@03gxm3zz9]

Help with what?

[@chikkai2432]

Try lottery immigration

[@valentinchiriac9117]

Capacity of abstraction and synthesis: those who finish high school: at the level of hens; those who finish the college, at the level of cats.

[@Tourlou0409]

You are all great! Welcome to the United States!

[@dinafullerton8991]

It's so sad that immigrants are made to feel less than simply because they have an accent or are not white

[@sk8man70]

I really like this video, I am not an immigrant. But I still relate and want others to understand, America was founded by Europeans.. so they were immigrants as well. I am indigenous to America. Unlike the 1st president George Washington who was European.

[@zzdesolatezz]

I was born here, but I wouldn't go to war for this country and I certainly don't love this country "Love" is a little too strong a word for how I feel. It's a love/hate thing I guess.

[@redsippy02]

Born here or immigrated this land was based on immigrants unless you are native american we are all immigrants

[@DriftRacing77]

What really pisses me off, is that there is not any European immigrants! What the hell is going on? Why? It does not apply to them? Why?

[@DriftRacing77]

@Xbucs Yes, but who is illegal though? I do not think the Mexicans or Latins, in general, are illegals in USA. So, I do not think there are illegal immigrants in USA, because there is no other way to enter illegally!

[@DriftRacing77]

@Xbucs You know why all these illegal things are happening! Because, the US is trying to say that they are illegal. If they let them in, they would not have been illegal and also they would have more control of who enters and what they bring with them. In addition, your Dad would have entered without any help from others and would have not seen (or heard or even endured) anything!

[@amandawallace891]

To the 2 young sisters, truly I am sorry that people made fun of you for having an accent! That's disgusting! I love accents of all kinds. I can't imagine people being so ignorant as to make fun of you for it! I hope you both know that not ALL American's would do that! If I heard someone being made fun of, for whatever reason I have never sat back and said or done nothing! Our differences are what make this country this country. There is but one race on this planet, and that's the HUMAN RACE!! and we should all be doing everything we can to help each other in whatever way we can.

[@valentinchiriac9117]

Only 1 (one) in 3-4,000 americans have IT culture, I mean, they know more than reading e-mails and watching youtube.

[@valentinchiriac9117]

Not loneliness would be the main problem, but selling to the secret services of another countries.

[@jimmymchugh8305]

Born in the UK, now a US Citizen. I lived in s car and on the floor, I went onto plan the Bin Laden Raid...... I learned what Citizenship means, it should not be thrown around, too many Americans died for a cause to have that happen. Joe's ideas devalue an important learning factor, one that made me love America. I had cancer when I was on the streets, better now, so I fully understand.

[@biggestdoinks9149]

Yeah I agree with you on all things but those assumptions Are for people that broke the law and came into the US illegally

[@valentinchiriac9117]

"""Working""" in the factory. New system. Machine operators. Every work place had a computer with Excel installed on it. Also to get the schedule of their operations. In the new systems, operators had to make simple calculations every time the run a job on the machines. Like transforming pounds in kilograms and other simple multiplications and divisions. For this daunting task they management distributed to them calculators !!! Yes, pocket calculators !!! To all operators. And one of them complained to me: do you know how hard is to do those calculations ? Of course in Excel would have been a breeze. But I didn't reply to them because they were a mob, and me was alone. Teaching them how to do it would have been nothing for me.

[@pebblepod30]

The problem is when the host coumtry does not consent. Then it is Invasion. Or if the immigration is not for the national good. Denmark has completely changed its migration policies bc the data showed they were more of a drain then a benefit. Both in crime and money. Im an immigrant too, but facts and fairness matter, as does national good over those claiming to be refugees (often falsely).

[@theshoesinjiminshandsinmvo2367]

You know whats worst about being an immigrant. People see you as an immigrant and when you go on vacation in your native country people will detect your accent and say you're not one of them.. so where do you belong??

[@gentryblack1322]

You get that same issue from moving from say Texas to Minnesota. It took me over 3 years to start developing friendships because of accents and just cultural differences. You move somewhere foreign to you and this will always happen.

[@yucol5661]

You belong in both places? You get to be both. And let’s be honest you are not uncommon you are part of millions of other people just like you who have immigrated into the US

[@yucol5661]

Even native born people feel like they don’t “belong” sometimes, it’s a human feeling. It’s not a feeling caused by immigration itself but it can be made more painful by immigrating to another place or by rude comments form hostile people. It’s temporary tough as you get friends you realize that you belong where you feel like you belong

[@arianagonzalez567]

Oh my God!!!! This is so amazing. I would've loved to be a part of this video. Thank you for making this! #ImmigrantsRule

[@skip031890]

@Mr. Bassel Black Americans don't want these immigrants here either. If you have a problem with white Americans then you need to leave.

[@user-yp9ds2ip2o]

Unless you are a native Indian, all other Americans came here as immigrants,PERIOD!

[@zendayaellow4352]

Who would make fun of their accents tho? Its beautiful and the ones making fun are just mad cuz theyre basic like everyone else. 💀

[@LillyJefffries]

Lalo is really good looking. Sorry had to say that..

[@jessetorres8738]

Take this however you want: I saw a story by Frobes from a few years ago that said regardless of immigration levels, America's non-Caucasian population (including bi-racial people) will outnumber the Caucasian population by 2045. Additionally, there are currently 5 states (including my home state of Texas) and Washington D.C. are already 50% non-Caucasian with 8 more at least 40% non-Caucasian.

[@wora1111]

Terribly, all these Caucasian immigrants. Hardly any Americans (Apache, Kiowa, ...) left. Must be really bad to be so overwhelmed by immigrants from Poland, Eire, Ireland, Great Britain, France, Germany Italy and all the other first world countries.

[@zzdesolatezz]

Umm... ok?

[@wora1111]

@MacFhlannacuidh Nein, nur Deutsch (No, just German). Et peut-être un peu de Français

[@digitalparker]

Its lovely to hear people from experience. But at best its anecdotal. They can speak for themselves and maybe the people they know. They can't speak for all immigrants, let alone illegal immigrants. I know people they work around me that are from Mexico, I don't want them deported, I want our system to reflect what is right as well as what is sustainable.

[@ayrton56612]

Good America. You take them. We have enough

[@KrystelSpicerMindArkLateralThi]

⛓️Wonder: #Dogs & #Fleas The negative affect certain people have on my life, is less when in retaliation I affect the people who are with them who say they aren't like them. Separating the two types of people of a land, & punishing the dependant of the other, spoils the chances any there will be cut the slack afforded a mix of people, as well as spoils the chances people will think to move there to blend in. They say "When you sleep with dogs you get fleas." 1. You are no different to the dog to the outsider, & 2. Fleas don't look like dogs to fleas when they know it's they who're punished for being dogs & not the dogs.

[@KrystelSpicerMindArkLateralThi]

When you don't suggest that it cost your homeland for your leaving set for 'the land of opportunity' for same opportunities as these the biggest gluttons of earth, & rear in them a God complex which costs the homelands of others, it may indicate that you are right, for one day you the winning team hopper will be locked into your decision to live in the US one day, & the cost would only be your own after all & forever & ever? Jesus life was due his death, not his death due to his life. I don't want to say it, but, perhaps yours is too? I don't think that Jesus was pandered by the glutton, or pandered to the glutton though. .. Please, search quantum eraser? Where the particle ends up, determines the path it took to get there. Interesting to know.

[@mansuetaschatz6952]

They have forgotten that their ancestors came from Europe and migrated to America.

[@hisoverlorduponhigh90]

This is an advertisement to change American culture.

[@m1ngki_]

I am the daughter of Hispanic immigrants. I have an older brother and a younger sister. When my parents first made it to america in the first few years my brother was born. He had a hard time in school because both of my parents struggled speaking english so he had a harder time with almost everything. My younger sister had it easier because by then my dad had become more fluent so he was able to help more. My mom had learned enough english to help me learn the ABCs and a few basic words but i was never able to have bedtime stories read to me because my dad had the night shift and my mom was the pnl one home but she couldnt read in english so i would just go to bed most of the time. When i was in pre-school my teacher expected me to know the present and past tence version of verbs but she didnt expect it from anybody else. My skin color will never be like any white persons and i am happy because of that. I am 12 years old and i hope to do great things to prove to other people that even though we are childrens of immigrants we can make a difference and that we are not insignificant but but worthy of anything that a white american is.

[@keiron.4612]

How do we know who we're letting in to the country

[@WhatIsItToBurn]

As an immigrant, I can tell you that we need to have a visa, which has to be approved by the US government.

[@WhatIsItToBurn]

@@M2345M Obviously. But the "how do we know who is committing crimes" is different. People commit all different crimes, we can't know who the criminals are all the time, it's impossible. Also, OP said "letting in", illegal people are not "let in"...

[@monsterrr1999]

Monica Schultz I’m sure you don’t know there are lot of white people who are here illegally like British, Irish, Italian, etc. But they won’t be questioned about their status at all.

[@keiron.4612]

Are they bombing everyone

[@keiron.4612]

No but my city of Manchester was atttacked and I lost my best friend so excuse me for not liking terrorists

[@terah101]

It makes me laugh when Caucasian Americans speak ill of immigrants. Have most of them forgotten where they are from? Their forefathers were migrants from Europe who colonized America and their native people. Essentially, they were illegal immigrants.

[@STM1066]

terah101 not illegal. They broke no laws by coming here

[@maria-melek]

Fr

[@maria-melek]

@@STM1066 But still the Germans had to cross the ocean to get here and I bet those German immigrants felt odd being in a foreign country but were thankful for the opportunity to have a better life.

[@paholacastaneda5279]

America is a continent, did you guys know that??? It is called United States not America, I live in America the continent but not in United States.

[@poet7158]

Actually you are partly right The US is in the Continent of North America, just like Canada.hence you can be in North America but not in the United States. mexico is in North America too.

[@paholacastaneda5279]

Frank Loesch well... North America is part of the American continent, not a continent itself 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@poet7158]

@@paholacastaneda5279 The seven continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

[@poet7158]

North America is a continent

[@yucol5661]

@@poet7158 that depends on what country you are in, did you think all countries teach the same geography lessons in school? In my school there where only 6 continent, Europe and Asia where only continents culturally, and Australia was a country but Oceania was a continent with all the pacific islands

[@USA50_]

We should support American immigration policy ☺️🇺🇸✌️

[@suvignanpothuraju8350]

Since from childhood exactly at age of 10 I always dreamt about being American 🇺🇸❤️ and even want to serve in U.S.Army to earn U.S citizen and I hope and believe I will., God be with 🇺🇸❤️ forever amen. I love 🇺🇸❤️ forever and more than any place in any Galaxy amen.

[@dicedie9257]

I'm a immigrant and trying to be a detective to protect my kinds! Not one case should go unsolved! Not one godammit!

[@KrystelSpicerMindArkLateralThi]

Yikes. ..I hope you know what you're getting yourselves into. I have a few calculations for you below. I recommend you all pick up your things & go home. Ukrainian, I recommend Aus or NZ for you if you cannot find anywhere else. I want you all out.

[@Natalie-hg9vt]

Legal immigrants are welcome who understand the importance of assimilating into our culture and wanting to contribute to american society.

[@gentryblack1322]

Amen!

[@gentryblack1322]

@Mr. Bassel huh? There have been hardly any white immigrants that I know of in the last year.... Try again.

[@gentryblack1322]

@Mr. Bassel Oh? Why is that?

[@jeremiahsummers8054]

I think the first question is a bit of a myth and attempts to spread a falsehood. I don't know of anyone that believes legal immigration produces more crime in neighborhoods or communities. A majority of the population comes from legal immigration. However illegal immigration by it's very nature does, and common sense (along with studies) support if you migrate to a country illegally, breaking immigration laws are not the only laws you are going to break in order to stay in the country illegally and normally at the expense of legal resident or immigrant. Conflating the illegal migration issue with controlled immigration does a disservice to those who do follow the law and the questions "addressed" like the above are not the real issue. The real question is why people feel they need to conflate to two if their narrative has any rational validity. Why do I need to label someone who is against illegal immigration and the crime that brings with it as being against immigration altogether and throw them into a minority view point that has no traction in the majority view of people against illegal immigration? To paint them as being wrong? All Americans should be for controlled, legal immigration. It's how a majority of Americans came here and it's how a majority will have continued success here.

[@yucol5661]

I can tell you from personal experience that people do believe that. Scientific Statistics often don’t match up with real people’s believes. Like crime, most people would never guess how unsafe Alaska is or how many Republicans urban areas and cities there are. Or the absolute huge percentage of women who have had abortion but don’t talk about it so people think it’s rare to have one

[@isaiahnestell3291]

I'm Native American. I'm pretty sure most Americans did not come over here legally 🤔 Unless they "legally" slaughtered us and pushed us on reservations.

[@jeremiahsummers8054]

@@isaiahnestell3291 you mean when "natives" migrated across the bearing straight, warfare amongst tribes or something more recent like strangers on massive wooden vessels? The Laws are set by those strong enough to enforce them and have been for a millenia.

[@mjade1673]

This was great! And sad that it needs to be said. Lets put some white european immigrants in to speak that truth and vouch that they have a different experience than this, based on their skin tone alone. I know of one female comedian who is vocal about this (katherine ryan) if anyone wants to know.

[@ox7243]

It's the illegal immigration we don't like.

[@tomethelridge5562]

o x How much immigration do you want to make legal?

[@debraajohnsondaj]

@@tomethelridge5562 all of it!

[@tomethelridge5562]

Debra Johnson Hell yeah

[@cappyjones]

The US president is reducing legal immigration too. He's a xenophobe at best and a racist at worst.

[@isaiahsilverstein4412]

@@cappyjones Good. Stay out.

[@randpherigo9724]

No Myth here.... My Ex is from mexico city.. We have a child in chicago that as a Father, i have no actual rights to see..& i havent even done anything wrong., her lawyer is free, Judge is free and another lawyer for the "State" is welcomed to go up against my wimpy effeminate male squire. This chitcaga sanctuary is obviously a breeding ground for the voters they intend to harvest later, regardless of what the actual americans think.. this isnt personal attack on anyone that comes here legally.. yet this is projected onto USA.. so they can reset our society in favor of the left socialist plans.. no more fair elections here. So, why would anyone come here to begin with.. unless its to overthrow our country.. buy theyre iwatch and feel good about themselves.. Its sickening.

[@brian8687]

Second

[@mars353]

Immigrants who waited their turn and came in legally are fine by me. Those who entered illegally should be kicked out. Either come in legally or don’t come in at all.

[@ellieodonnell8307]

Mr. Bassel I’m from ireland, we have immigrants too, we accept everyone with open arms so maybe you should start aswell. People who have immigrated probably work much harder than you or people you know so you should give respect for people who make a difference in your country.

[@diyashah4092]

First😊

[@bassbustingman]

The usa does not have a problem with legal immigration! It is illegal immigration that is the problem. They are asking question about illegal immigration to people who came here the LEGAL way why truth and mythological views.

[@bassbustingman]

​@Obvious Bot What i'm confused? The USA does not i repeat does not have a problem with legal immigration! The problem is illegal immigration plan and simple! Illegal immigrants cost the ús 135 billion a year and only pay 19 billion in taxes. fix that alone and everyone can have free college with money left over. Your implying that without legal immigrant working a mcdonald job would increase the burger to $47 that just sounds racist alone . are you saying ìf we get rid of the legal immigrant at mcd and hire native born it would increase it to 47 give me a break. #TRUMP2020

[@wora1111]

@@bassbustingman The USA has about 330 Million inhabitants and it spends about 0.6% of its budget on illegal immigrants you say. #startthinking

[@bassbustingman]

@@wora1111 can you share the source of that info? If 135 billion is 0.6% of budget why was the demacrat not wanting to spend 7 billion for boarder securty?

[@bassbustingman]

@Obvious Bot where would we house 8 million people a year? Lets fix the homeless problem first!

[@wora1111]

@@bassbustingman best known source is wikipedia

[@CS-hy6es]

To immigrate or infiltrate

[@snc0lt]

this grate, we all know that legal migration is grate but, what about illegal immigrants?

[@snc0lt]

@Mr. Bassel 2 real!!!

[@snc0lt]

@Mr. Bassel anything but left... (middle/right) (I'm 28 YO, and I'm black)...

[@snc0lt]

@Mr. Bassel betcha didn't see that coming.....

[@USA50_]

Very biased video

[@haute2death]

We support Immigrants that come legally, but if you are here illegally you got to go!!!

[@c.t.h..is.shook.4554]

Mr. Bassel ??????

[@c.t.h..is.shook.4554]

DJLady Jamar some caNT get papers in time or are denied do they have no other choice than to go through undocumented

[@KitBruce]

I find it very irresponsible of a channel like soulpancake to put out info like this. I'm conservative and dont feel that those statements/myths are applicable and dont ever recall hearing any of them. There is a difference between Legal and Illegal immigration. I like watching your dating videos wich just popped up in my suggestions but if this nonsense is what you are about....see ya.