Immigration. The word itself is a hot-bed for much controversy, especially in States like Arizona, Utah, Texas, and Florida along with many other southern states. Each of these states has created new policies against illegal immigrants flooding into their borders from surrounding countries. While countries like Canada have been under scrutiny, Latin American countries received heavy media coverage. With the ability to receive a job, free medical services, and an education, there is hope of a desirable life versus being oppressed and living in poverty; it is a life many people outside of America cannot help but flee to. Immigration is also a popular issue amongst the two parties with the Republicans being very vocal about tightening the borders, and the Democrats not far behind proposing their own solution. The real question is does a fair solution for a completely closed border even exist? Or will enforcing the law turn into racial profiling and discrimination? Check back for more updates on up and coming new policies from the two major political parties.
The reason behind my choice
To be an active citizen it is important to knowledgeable about the current issues going on in the world today. This blog is required as an assignment for one of my political classes in which we are trying to study and understand the current debated issues. This is not about saying one side is right or to say immigration is wrong but simply an opportunity to learn.
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