Outsourcing is one of the most important problems facing our downward-spiraling economy today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate that 2.8 million factory jobs have been lost since 200, and outsourcing accounts for 10% of these losses. In the next 15 years, it is predicted that there will be a loss of up to 14 million more jobs. The economy is recovering in terms of rate and growth, but not in terms of jobs. Clearly, outsourcing is not the answer to our nation's cry for help.
             It is discouraging that our government calls this country the land of ultimate possibilities, when people on welfare are searching for nonexistent jobs. Because jobs have been terminated due to outsourcing, highly skilled workers must settle for low-paying, low-respect jobs, and people without the aptitude for highly skilled work are being robbed of potential jobs. It is ironic that those who are in favor of outsourcing are also usually against the idea of welfare, because the two go hand in hand. Giving jobs to foreign workers means unemployed American workers, which in turn means a rise in the number of people on welfare. If we are not prepared to support our unemployed citizens financially, we should do everything in our power to make sure that American jobs remain in the United States. By outsourcing jobs, we are sending the message to young Americans that a college or technical school education is no longer as valuable as it used to be, and that when it comes to employment, it is the luck of the draw. Instead, we need to encourage every new generation to excel and to push new boundaries. Thus, we need to protect and create new jobs, regardless of how big businesses owners and the other 5% of citizens holding the most wealth are affected.
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