My letter to my congressman I am writing in support of President Trump's request for money to build a wall on the southern barrier of our country, to prevent illegal immigration.  I support legal immigration, but I do not support illegal immigration.  I pay a significant amount of tax dollars every year, yet I do not see the tax dollars being spent on things that will benefit American citizens.  The last budget bill that Congress passed, they asked for over $13 billion for foreign aid, yet not one dollar for a border wall.  I have read that over 60% of illegal immigrants are granted public assistance, and that we pay over $150 billion for their social services yearly.  It is apparent that Congress cares more about illegal aliens than US citizens.   I do not care if the government is shut down indefinitely due to Democrats not approving money for a border wall.  The employees are deemed non-essential, therefore, it should be evaluated whether these positions should be eliminated, saving the taxpayers hard-earned money .  With the economy booming, I am sure that they can find jobs in the private sector.  You should vote for the border wall, as that is what your constituents want.  Thank you for your time.