Many Americans express immigration concerns with the competition for jobs, the erosion of traditional American values, the costs to local government and the threats of terrorism and crime. Some do realize a substantial share of the population takes a positive view of immigrants or finds no cause for concern but still see the importance to reform the immigration proposals. As for jobs, 52% say that immigrants are a burden, but 41% say they strengthen the country. Most Hispanics (81%) see immigrants as taking unwanted jobs than do either whites (65%) or black (54%). The view varies according to levels of education. 56% of white residents with four-year college degree think immigrants strengthen the country, while 37% says that they are a burden. The personal economic situation also correlates with attitudes towards immigrants. People who are only fair or poor express a negative attitude toward immigrants with about 58% viewing them as a burden. 68% actually voted for increase government spending on security measures and enforcement at US borders.
http://www.pewhispanic.org/2006/03/30/iii-concerns-about-immigrants/
http://www.gallup.com/poll/160307/americans-widely-support-immigration-reform-proposals.aspx
http://www.pewhispanic.org/2006/03/30/iii-concerns-about-immigrants/
http://www.gallup.com/poll/160307/americans-widely-support-immigration-reform-proposals.aspx