each other over immigration policy. Immigration is an active political topic today‚ and arguably one of the strongest topics in many elections over the past decades. Some want to close the borders and deport as many as possible‚ while others want to open the borders and give immigrants the same rights and benefits as citizens. As with most political topics though‚ there isn’t one clearly defined act that could solve the problem. The steps that should be taken to help the immigration problem are to
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The Framing of Immigration A BUZZFLASH GUEST CONTRIBUTION by George Lakoff and Sam Ferguson Abstract: Framing is at the center of the recent immigration debate. Simply framing it as about “immigration” has shaped its politics‚ defining what count as “problems” and constraining the debate to a narrow set of issues. The language is telling. The linguistic framing is remarkable: frames for illegal immigrant‚ illegal alien‚ illegals‚ undocumented workers‚ undocumented immigrants‚ guest workers
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Illegal Immigration Immigration is a subject matter that should be becoming a concern in the United States. There are three major issues concerning immigration‚ those illegal immigrants that come here illegally‚ those that cannot speak the language‚ and those who display their nation ’s flag‚ but take residency in the United States. In approaching these topics there is a sensitivity that should be shown to those coming to this country. The reason being is that this country was founded by those
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topics in the United States is immigration. The founders of the United States were immigrants themselves‚ heroes that believed in equality and acceptance for all people. Immigration has and will always be a vital part of our nation’s diversity‚ economic stability‚ and rich culture. Although‚ in a post 9-11 world‚ should security trump diversity? Should we have to choose between being safe and being amiable? Currently we have one of the most relaxed systems of legal immigration in the world‚ letting in
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Immigration Law and Reform The current immigration situation of the U.S. is bleak and has been for sometime‚ post 9/11 has brought forth a paranoia that is very debilitating to the immigrant community and its aftershocks are still being felt to this day. The obstacles emplaced on the hopeful citizen or resident to our country are high‚ and almost impossible to overcome and the controversy remains to get more tangled in complicated rhetoric and patriotic zealots who are NOT thinking of alternatives
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The connection between crime and immigration has long been debated. Contrary to evidence‚ many Americans still believe that rising immigration leads to rising crime. Immigrants are thought to either be more criminal before they migrate and turn to a criminal lifestyle after settling in or become criminal through the process of immigration itself. Opposite of this‚ recent research findings show that immigration may actually contribute to a decrease of the overall crime rate. However‚ such theories
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Illegal Immigration Cheryl Alcala American Government Scott Wilson November 19‚ 2012 Illegal Immigration has become a very big issue over the past several years. There are many people against illegal immigration to the United States. Over the years‚ there has been much debate of who should hold power when it comes to illegal Immigration issues‚ the Government or Individual States? Right now it is the Government that holds said authority but the debate is should it be the government or should
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night‚ by land and by sea. Estimates have shown that as many as 500‚000 illegal aliens make it across the border every year (Morganthau 67). Illegal immigration causes many problems in the United States‚ including economic problems‚ crime‚ education disputes‚ and overcrowding. All of these problems were already damaging our country and illegal immigration has made them much‚ much worse. Let me begin to explain the problem with a story. A woman named Xiomara T. escaped Nicaragua in 1991 to escape the
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Ethnic Inequality Global Immigration Worldwide global immigration is at its all time high. “World mass migration began in the early nineteenth century‚ when advances in transportation technology and industrial revolutions at home enabled increasing numbers of people to set off for other parts of the globe in search of a better life.” (Hatton‚ 2008) “Immigration is controversial and effects many aspects on the lives of all human beings.” (Schaefer‚ 2009) Global immigration affects the law enforcement
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Immigration in the U.S.A The United States of America; a wonderful country. It is full of potential and promise‚ hope and freedom. It is no wonder why every year many people from all over the world choose to come to this country. Immigration to and in the United States is part of what makes America great‚ but there are many misconceptions regarding the subject. Immigration has been much cause for debate‚ and many laws regarding it have been made‚ but thankfully it still remains an active and important
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