contributing by my definition is more than hard work. Paying taxes is the #1 thing that comes to mind when I hear contributing to this country.
Taxpayers contribute to military funding. If we were attacked tomorrow, the military would be expected to protect citizens and illegals. Why would it be okay for me to pay and them not?
There are many examples of this.
If I pay, you pay, or LEAVE.
Yet conservatives are the first to bitch about paying taxes yet they still want a huge large military-industrial complex.
Again, can't have your cake and eat it bruv.