Social Security for Illegals in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials are discussing an agreement that would allow millions of Mexicans to return home and still collect U.S. Social Security benefits.
The controversial proposal that could transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Social Security payments south of the border has riled some Republican lawmakers. They worry that it could reward scores of undocumented Mexican immigrants with a U.S. pension, draining the country's Social Security trust fund at a time when its future solvency is in doubt.
"Talk about an incentive for illegal immigration," said GOP Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. "How many more would break the law to come to this country if promised U.S. government paychecks for life?"
Supporters of the proposal argue that Mexican immigrants, documented and undocumented, pay millions, if not billions, of dollars in payroll taxes and have the right to claim Social Security benefits.
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Matt's Chat
While it is true that illegals do pay in to the system, Social Security is, and always has been, intended for AMERICANS. This is another one of those situations where if the illegals had come here legally, I would have no problem with giving them the benefits. But they didn't. So not only should they be deported (as is our LAW), they should not be given a free paycheck for life because they got away with a CRIME in this country.Who's with me on this one?
Mark's Remarks
I agree. I think that if someone is working here illegally, first of all they should be deported. Also, since they are taking spots and jobs from honest immigrants and Americans, I really do not care if they pay into the system. If they wish to receive the benefits, then quite frankly they should come here legally with the intent to become citizens.
