America was built on the idea of freedom and equality. So why it is that some are more equal than others? This comes from white supremacist groups wanting more rights and other improvements over people who are not white. America may claim to be equal to all but some are more equal for these rights than others. This dates back to the abolition of slavery. When slaves were freed they had nowhere to go and no job experience other than hard labor. Also the south instituted Jim Crow laws that restricted
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Are Immigrants Stealing U.S. Jobs? Are Immigrants Stealing U.S. Jobs? Jimmy Santiago Baca’s poem‚ So Mexicans Are Taking Jobs from Americans‚ deals with the ignorance of Americans about immigrants‚ Mexicans especially‚ coming to the U.S. and stealing jobs from American workers. Baca has another piece of literature that touches on the same subject called‚ Immigrants in Our Own Land. Undocumented workers are a growing problem here in the U.S.‚ but the claim that illegal immigrants are taking
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in a room of people‚ I sometimes feel like fish out of water. Although the people around me may think I’m not as different‚ it’s probably because I have learned to hide it throughout the years. Maybe that is why I relate to the poem‚ “(Citizen) (Illegal)” by Jose Olivarez so much. I perceive the poem so much differently than when I first read it because I realized how much I relate to it and how it sort of lightly reflects my life and my perception of myself. Some of my most prominent childhood memories
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societal concerns young immigrant children experience when assimilating to the American society. The public school system must take into consideration the needs of immigrant children as they adapt to the American culture. This transition has developed an ethical dilemma in the public school system‚ by raising a high demand to integrate cultural diversity in the curriculum; even though it is not identified as a skill standard by the state. However‚ due to the rapid growth of immigrant children in the United
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correctly. Yes‚ they can and will be protective at times‚ but that is because they adore you‚ not because they are blood-thirsty beasts. Some states are passing laws to make these adorable‚ caring dogs illegal‚ which I stand against completely. If that should be the case‚ however‚ all dogs should be illegal‚ not just one breed. Chihuahuas are usually more aggressive than Pit-bulls. According to studies done multiple times‚ the commonly misinterpreted Pit-bull cannot even “lock” its jaw‚ it only has
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The American Dream is a philosophy that start in the 19th century referring to migrating to a place where rich men and poor men could stand on the same footing. In the 19th century many German immigrants were coming to America in hopes of settling where ever they please without a passport and pursue a living. Most were fleeing Germany to avoid the “right of birth” or royal hierarchy and the corruption that lied within it. In the 20th century the American Dream became known as the California Dream
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responsibility‚ lack of money‚ being too young‚ ect. In the late 1800’s-1900’s abortion was frowned upon and not taken lightly. Why? Many people believed it was a crime and sin against God. This is part of the reason abortion should be illegal. Abortion is the killing of unborn humans. Killing is murder and murder is illegal. Senator Howard states that “Science proves that an unborn child is a human being.” As a matter of fact‚ the 14th amendment of the Constitution points out that‚ “No state shall
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Should Abortion Be Illegal? This essay will ask “Should abortion be illegal?”. Abortion is a specific topic. Many are for the topic‚ however just as many are against it. Abortion is a well debated topic and many religions view it as a sin. Pro-Choice and Pro-Life groups both want to give people the fair rights they deserve. Both groups have good reasons to believe why either the mother ’s rights or the unborn child ’s rights are more important. I will show these reasons and give my own opinion
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or not‚ there are still about 1.2 million abortions each year. There are 20 to 30 million legal abortions‚ and 10 to 20 million illegal abortions each year. Illegal abortions are very dangerous‚ and cause 13 percent of total deaths to women each year. Abortions happen mainly in teenagers and women over 40 years old. Abortion is a controversial
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Illegal Immigration and Its Effect On America Thesis: Learning as much as possible about Illegal Immigration so that we may understand and try and find a reasonable solution. I. What Is Illegal Immigration? A. Illegal Immigration B. When did it begin? II. Toll of Illegal Immigration On America A. Hidden Cost Of Illegal Immigration B. Crime C. The Loss America Suffers For Illegal Immigration D. How Things Have Changed III. America Speaks Up A. Why Americans
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