Immigration Madness vs. Reality: Seven Myths That Cloud Immigration Debate

Here is a presentation from the Brookings Institute that states some facts about immigration  and U.S. immigration policy in order to counter the myths.

Seven Myths That Cloud Immigration Debate - Brookings Institution: "The United States is shockingly irrational in the way it handles immigration. Unlike other nations that strategically use immigration to pursue national goals, we lurch from concerns about border security to illegal immigrants to drugs and crime without considering our long-term political and economic priorities.

One of the chief sources of irrationality is the myths that have arisen about immigrants and immigration policy. Befitting a subject that is politically charged, here's where ordinary Americans and policymakers often get it wrong:" Sept 1, 2010