The best argument against nativism is that immigrants contribute a great deal to the American economy and to American society. There is very little evidence that immigrants take jobs from American citizens. Instead, they normally take unpleasant jobs that most Americans do not want to do. It is also not true that immigrants do not pay taxes. Payroll taxes and income taxes are deducted from their wages, and they pay sales taxes when they purchase goods. In addition, immigrants add to the cultural diversity of the United States.
