Counter-Argument......

Here are some reasons why people think illegal immigrants should be allowed to stay in our country:

1. Some of the most intelligent and ambitious individuals bring their talents to America. 
2. It increases the diversity and expands the culture of the country.
3. Immigrants often taken the low-paying jobs (like food service & hotel cleaning) that most Americans don't want to do at such low wages.   
4. Adding an additional group of cheap labor adds to the flexibility of business, leading to cheaper prices, better quality products, and higher profits.
5. It gives struggling people all over the world an opportunity for a better life. This country was built on immigrants who sought opportunity, political & religious freedom, etc.

- 5 reasons as to why they should be allowed to stay, and they all have to do with working for low pay and opportunity.  Honestly, those are better things for Americans becasue it projects America's image as open and understanding and it helps people in need.  But, not all people think the same.  To most Americans, the jobs illegals take our jobs that they themselves would take given the opportunity.  Yes, America should want to help people in need, but not in this way; there has to be a legal fair system to allow other ethnic groups of people into our country without induction of criminals, rapists, etc.

Messerli, Joe. "Should America Maintain/Increase the Level of Legal Immigration?
     In a Nutshell." balancedpolitics.org. N.p., 5 June 2010. Web. 13 Oct. 2010.
     <http://www.balancedpolitics.org/immigration.htm>.