Resentment over immigrants

Here's an interesting story about the rising tide of resentment against immigrants in the suburbs. I have to admit that I have heard relatives talking in a similar way, in places where I did not expect it. I think a lot of the resentment stems from ignorance, not malice, and a lot of the ignorance comes from right-wing bloviators like Rush Limbaugh who disseminate lies (you wouldn't believe how many times I have heard the "immigrants don't pay taxes for seven years" myth).

As with any bigotry, education is the best antidote. Immigrants represent economic growth, not drain. An immigrant represents another person to sell groceries to, another person to build a house for, another person to repair cars for. The amount of government help most immigrants get is slim to none, despite what people believe. Immigrants should be welcomed, not shunned.