The issue of immigration has been a topic of great debate over the last decade. The rise in illegal immigration has been misunderstood as a national crisis. Illegal immigration is not necessarily a "bad thing." Is helping someone in dire need ever a "bad thing"? Illegal immigration might not benefit our country financially but, it should not mean that our morals should suffer due to the lack of sympathy and compassion. Millions of underprivileged immigrants have come to this country for a new lease on life. Who are we to refuse them medical care, education, and a good life for their children?

During the January of 2000 Census, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) recorded that the illegal immigration population was approximately seven million, and the number is growing by half a million every year. Although people argue about overpopulation and how the environment is suffering, money is the...