"Immigrants have frequently been accused of taking jobs from "real" Americans. Politicians who oppose immigrants often use this as a reason. The problem with this argument is that many immigrants work very hard for minimum (or lower) wage that doesn't attract most other workers."

Question

Is there a specific reason why these politicians like to use immigrants as a scapegoat? Do they do it for power or to be elected or what?

Answer 1

Politicians use immigrants as scapegoats in order to get elected. They ignore the real problems -- such as a minimum wage that most people can't live on -- in order to avoid angering businesses that don't want to pay higher wages. Business lobbies are much more powerful and wealthy than immigrants. Scapegoating immigrants also appeals to other low-wage voters who believe that immigrants are at fault for their poverty.

Answer 2

Thanks a million!

Answer 3

You're very welcome! :-)

Answer 4

Why did some people dislike NAFTA?
a
They thought it would be good for the environment but bad for Mexico.
b
They thought it would be good for Canada but bad for the environment.
c
They thought it would be good for big companies but bad for other people
d
They thought it would be good for farmers but bad for other companies.