Illegal+Immigration+and+Gas+Prices


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** __Overview__ **
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 * Two problems in the U.S. today are high gas prices and [|illegal immigration]. These are very serious problems. Illegal immigration has been a problem for a very long time. When people choose to come to America illegally, they are breaking the law and are immigrating illegally. This impacts the U.S. citizens a great deal. It causes problems with the economy, and, in turn, causes gas prices to go up due to supply and demand. **

** Border Security **

 * The Border Patrol is having some trouble trying to hold back the illegal people that are trying to sneak into the country (Gas). The fence at the border is not effective and is putting agents’ lives at risk. It is very hard to keep up with the whole border because illegals come in from Canada and Mexico and this makes it a lot of land to cover. As a result, there are many spots where it is not fortified and illegals are getting through. At some spots on the border the fence is broken or missing and in some places it isn’t even there so they could just walk right through. Also there are gates that they could just open and get everyone to just walk right into the country. The illegals that are coming through are pretty much walking through at some spots of the border because of how bad it is (Gas). **

** Supply and Demand **

 * The demand for gas is going up. As a result, the supply goes down and it raises the price of gas by a large amount over time. The more people buy gas, the more the demand goes up and it makes the supply go down (Nativist). This in time will increase the price of gas by a very large amount. The price of gas is very high right now because there's too many illegals buying gas at the same time and it is putting pressure on the country to get as much gas to keep up with all of the people buying it. Gas has risen about 10% over the past couple months. 76% of what you pay for at the pump goes for crude oil. 12% goes to excise tax. 6% goes to refining, and 6% also goes to transportation and retailing. The average for a gallon of gas is $3.72. **

** Gas Profits **

 * The companies that run the gas stations a **** re getting a lot of money from the rise in gas, and it is too much. Not only the companies that own the gas stations, but the oil companies, and the government. The tax paid on gas is all going to the [|local government] (Soaring). The oil we export to other countries is not the reason the price is so high. The reason is all because of supply and demand. The more people that come into the country, is the more gas that is wasted. If people could stop illegal immigration then it would help lower gas prices **

** Increase Security on the Border **

 * The borders need to be secured to keep illegals from coming in. The fence needs to be improved and monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This would make it harder for any illegals to get in without the U.S. knowing about it (Gas). Right now there is not many people on patrol so that is allowing the illegals to get in our country even more. The country needs to assign more people to patrol the border and they need to patrol the whole entire border instead of just having nothing at some parts. **

** Drive More Fuel Efficient Cars **

 * These cars include solar powered and electric. These cars don't run on gas, they run on electricity. If more and more people would drive these cars then the demand for gas would lower, increasing the supply, thus lowering the price (Soaring). Not as many people would be using gas and that would help raise the price because there would not be as much stress on the country in getting more gas. There are only a few electric cars out there as of right now. The Chevy volt, the Nissan Leaf, and the 2012 Ford Focus Electric . Any car can be converted to electric/solar powered cars. **

** Carpool with Other People to Save Gas **

 * Carpool with friends and some people who are going to the same place and it will end up saving a lot of gas (Carpooling). If more people would carpool then they would not be buying as much gas and not as many cars would be on the road so it helps two different problems. It would be even better to carpool in a fuel efficient car and then they would not be using any gas at all and that will greatly improve the gas prices and some other problems in the country (Soaring). **

** __References__ **

 * "Carpooling, a short message away; Commute Easy, which boasts of the largest network of carpoolers in the country, plans to offer SMS facility to members for easier access to its services. Those advocating the concept of sharing vehicles feel this will save time. Shwetha S reports." DNA [Daily News & Analysis] 28 Aug. 2009. Infotrac Newsstand . Web. 14 May 2012. **
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 * "Gas prices and the virtual workplace; * The only way a work-at-home program will be successful is with active involvement from IT." Network World 10 June 2008. Student Resources in Context . Web. 14 May 2012. **
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 * //Illegal Immigration//. Digital image. //Liberty Musings//. Web. 15 May 2012. .**


 * //Limits to Growth//. Digital image. //Rep. Gutierrez Recommends Illegal Aliens Carry Library Cards//. Web. 15 May 2012. .**


 * //Price of Gas When Obama Took Office: $1.81//. Digital image. //Markcz.com//. Web. 15 May 2012. .**


 * "Soaring gas prices squeeze HHA, employee budgets: agencies risk losing staff to eroding compensation, hope for IRS to step in." Medicine & Health 8 May 2006: 4+. Student Resources in Context . Web. 14 May 2012. **
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 * "The nativist millstone; Immigration politics." The Economist [US] 28 Apr. 2012: 31(US). Infotrac Newsstand . Web. 14 May 2012. [] **


 * //U.S. Immigration Policy Often Rewards Failure//. Digital image. //U.s. Open Borders//. Web. 15 May 2012. .**

** External Links **

 * Gas Buddy **
 * How Gas Prices Work **
 * US Gas Prices, Oil Price & the Real Story **
 * Center for Immigration Studies **
 * U.S. Immigration Support **
 * End Illegal Immigration **