Hey Everyone,
Thanks to my peers help, I have added more sites on this very controversial issue! Please take time to read them as they will give a bigger perspective on illegal immigration! If you have more, please feel free to comment!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
How Much Do I Really Know?
As I stood in class, I began to wonder: I'm expressing my feelings on topic I haven't even asked myself about my deepest intellectual thoughts on! Walk with me as I think about my knowledge on this situation...
What do I know about illegal immigration?
If I knew an illegal immigrant, what would my reaction be towards them?
How has illegal immigration affected my life?
How could illegal immigration affect my life in the future?
Do I know about the potential effects of increased immigration?
What are my concerns about illegal immigration?
How far would I go to help someone even though it is a potential risk for me?
If I were in their shoes, what would I do?
In My World
In my world, there is a problem that us, as Americans, have not solved since the beginning of time, which is Illegal Immigration. It's a situation, that no matter how much we have fussed and consulted with the government, hasn't been dealt with appropriately. Iwould like to share how this issue stands my eyes.
In my eyes, these immigrants just want something that we were automatically given. We were blessed and fortunate enough to be born in the "land of opportunity", the land where globalization has had an extreme impact on society. Back in their homeland, there is a tremendous effect on how globalization has affected their economy, created a greater inequality among the upper class and the lower class.
And since we see this problem at hand, wouldn't it be the United States, as a apart of the United Nations, duty to help lift these people out of their situation? Since history, the U.S. has taken upon themselves to help every nation in need. In Vietnam, they took it upon themselves to protect South Vietnam from not subcumbing to Communist influences. So, therefore, should we take it upon ourselves to help these people instead of turning our backs to them?
In my eyes, these immigrants just want something that we were automatically given. We were blessed and fortunate enough to be born in the "land of opportunity", the land where globalization has had an extreme impact on society. Back in their homeland, there is a tremendous effect on how globalization has affected their economy, created a greater inequality among the upper class and the lower class.
And since we see this problem at hand, wouldn't it be the United States, as a apart of the United Nations, duty to help lift these people out of their situation? Since history, the U.S. has taken upon themselves to help every nation in need. In Vietnam, they took it upon themselves to protect South Vietnam from not subcumbing to Communist influences. So, therefore, should we take it upon ourselves to help these people instead of turning our backs to them?
Monday, November 5, 2007
Interesting Blog Sites
Here are some other interesting Blogs created by my peers. Please be sure to take time out to read them!
Death Penalty Blog by MyopiniontheMatter
This blog converses with the idea of should the Death Penalty still be an allowed consequence.
Sex Education by i-tarheel
This blog demonstrates how the increased knowledge of sexual activities and contraceptives will lead to a decrease in the amount of sexual diseases and pregnancies among teens.
Homelessness and Poverty by lifesizesuperman
On this blog site, the connection between poverty and various aspects of a person's life is demonnstrated.
Death Penalty Blog by MyopiniontheMatter
This blog converses with the idea of should the Death Penalty still be an allowed consequence.
Sex Education by i-tarheel
This blog demonstrates how the increased knowledge of sexual activities and contraceptives will lead to a decrease in the amount of sexual diseases and pregnancies among teens.
Homelessness and Poverty by lifesizesuperman
On this blog site, the connection between poverty and various aspects of a person's life is demonnstrated.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Sites to be Informed About
Please take a look at the interesting sites about Illegal Immigration:
The Source of Illegal Immigration:
Why Gobalization is Boosting Inequality in Developing Nations
This site goes to the root of the problem of illegal immigration: what makes them want to come here? This website goes over the pluses and minuses on globalization and how it can have positive impacts on one country and negative impacts on another, such as Mexico, making it difficult for the average citizen to succeed there.
This site goes to the root of the problem of illegal immigration: what makes them want to come here? This website goes over the pluses and minuses on globalization and how it can have positive impacts on one country and negative impacts on another, such as Mexico, making it difficult for the average citizen to succeed there.
Looking at the Issue:
Using research, this site looks at the immigration issue from an unbiased perspective. It's goal is to understand and raise awareness about the issue so that something can be done.
US Illegal Immigration Explained - Profits and Poverty, Social Security and Starvation
This site discusses why the Federal government can't control the increasing numbers of immigrants. It takes a look at the lack of border control, reasons why Mexicans/Latinos come to America, and many other factors that contribute to the abundance of illegal aliens.
Breakthrough: building Human Rights Culture
This site implies that illegal aliens should be considered under special circumstances before being deported back to Mexico. It is a major advocate for immigrant rights. It presents its position on this issue through various interactive services such as games and videos.
US Illegal Immigration Explained - Profits and Poverty, Social Security and Starvation
This site discusses why the Federal government can't control the increasing numbers of immigrants. It takes a look at the lack of border control, reasons why Mexicans/Latinos come to America, and many other factors that contribute to the abundance of illegal aliens.
Breakthrough: building Human Rights Culture
This site implies that illegal aliens should be considered under special circumstances before being deported back to Mexico. It is a major advocate for immigrant rights. It presents its position on this issue through various interactive services such as games and videos.
Effects of Illegal Immigration:
How much of an effect does Illegal Immigrants have on the economy? Are they much more of burden as they are claimed to be? This site answers these questions and more about Illegal Immigration and how they really do affect the job market. It basically goes over the pros and some cons to allowing illegal's settle on U.S. soil.
Why Hispanic Immigration is Not a Threat to American Identity
While some may argue that immigration may deter the "American" Identity that we have always had, this article explains why it wouldn't have such an effect. This site uses statistics from how well Hispanics assimilate in linguistics, religion, and ethnicity to prove their point.
Why Hispanic Immigration is Not a Threat to American Identity
While some may argue that immigration may deter the "American" Identity that we have always had, this article explains why it wouldn't have such an effect. This site uses statistics from how well Hispanics assimilate in linguistics, religion, and ethnicity to prove their point.
Statistics:
Center for Immigration Studies:
http://www.cis.org/topics/illegalimmigration.html
This site discusses the statistics revealed by the INS and the Census Bureau about illegal aliens living in the United States.
http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
This site analyzes and discusses the impact illegal aliens have on our country each year in terms of dollar amounts. It shows that immigrants do have an major impact on our economy in more ways than one. It also examines how the country should attack this problem.
http://www.cis.org/topics/illegalimmigration.html
This site discusses the statistics revealed by the INS and the Census Bureau about illegal aliens living in the United States.
http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
This site analyzes and discusses the impact illegal aliens have on our country each year in terms of dollar amounts. It shows that immigrants do have an major impact on our economy in more ways than one. It also examines how the country should attack this problem.
This site gives the results of the many research studies they do on immigrants each year. Contains analysis and various articles on immigration to the United States, especially from Latinos.
Although the major goal of this site is looking at immigration on a global issue, this specific site focuses mainly on immigration onto U.S. territory. This site features statistics on current immigrants, policy work, and even recommendations on how the U.S. should attack this growing issue.
In the News:
The following are news articles on the latest illgal immigration.
Here Illgally, Working Hard and Paying Taxes
Here Illgally, Working Hard and Paying Taxes
This article focuses on various illegal immigrants and how they work like the average American, don't get payed as much, and still are devoted to paying their taxes. Article also talks about how it is becoming tougher and tougher to avoid the "immigration police". It is definitely an article that makes one look through the eyes of an immigrant and their life in America.
This article discusses one extreme case of two illegal immigrants trying to cross the border. It tells of one person's death in trying to cross the border in the desert in order to avoid border control. This shows the danger illegal immigrants go through to make it to America.
This article analyzes the increased use of border control to limiting immigration. Is it really effective like it was portrayed to be? It also takes a look at the increased incidences of deaths among immigrants crossing the border.
This site talks about the struggle among many of Mexico's Farmers due to the falling prices of crops and agriculture. It explains the apparent relationships between agriculture, the economy and the government.
Illegal-immigration foes want police to change rules
This article highlights the controversial issue of whether police enforcements should enforce the "Don't Ask" policies when it comes to Illegal Immigrants. The "Don't Ask" policy refers to not asking an immigrant whether he is illegal or not. Those in favor of it argue that it will create safer neighborhoods, especially those where most of the crimes were committed by illegals. Those against it argue that it will keep more illegals in our country.
Judge voids city's illegal immigration law
This article announces the first of many cities, Allentown, Pa., that overturned it's tough immigration laws, that basically deprived illegal aliens of their basic rights in our country.
Dreams of Steady Work fade for Hispanic Workers
Two Hispanics are interviewed about their difficulties in finding and keeping a decent job in the Gulf Coast. This article also talks about the Hispanics are putting an economic strain on our health care system and that current conditions don't seem to be looking up.
Illegal-immigration foes want police to change rules
This article highlights the controversial issue of whether police enforcements should enforce the "Don't Ask" policies when it comes to Illegal Immigrants. The "Don't Ask" policy refers to not asking an immigrant whether he is illegal or not. Those in favor of it argue that it will create safer neighborhoods, especially those where most of the crimes were committed by illegals. Those against it argue that it will keep more illegals in our country.
Judge voids city's illegal immigration law
This article announces the first of many cities, Allentown, Pa., that overturned it's tough immigration laws, that basically deprived illegal aliens of their basic rights in our country.
Dreams of Steady Work fade for Hispanic Workers
Two Hispanics are interviewed about their difficulties in finding and keeping a decent job in the Gulf Coast. This article also talks about the Hispanics are putting an economic strain on our health care system and that current conditions don't seem to be looking up.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog where I will discuss and demonstrate my thoughts on illegal immigration in the U.S. Illegal immigration is one of the most controversial issues in American society today that basically boils down to: Should we allow Illegal Immigration to continue even though it’s beneficial to them, but has negative effects on our country?
Posits
What is the causal relationship, if any, between illegal immigrtion and the U.S. economy?
What is the causal relationship, if any, between allowing immigrants to settle on U.S. territory without obtaining U.S. citizenship status and the U.S. job market?
What is the causal relationship, if any, between allowing immigrants to settle on U.S. territory without obtaining U.S. citizenship status and still living up to the U.S. morale code of honor?
What is the causal relationship, if any, between illegal immigration and the capacity at which the U.S. territory can sustain life?
Biases:
Even though I am here to demonstrate to you that illegal immigration is not harmful to society, I feel that I must share my biases on this issue. I believe in going out of my way to help people and the situation that the Mexicans are living under is very crucial. There are no jobs down there to help support them and their families, so if the U.S. is so big in giving aid to people in need, then I think we should do something to help them out instead of closing our doors on them. Also, immigrants haven’t done anything wrong in our society. Most of the time, it’s American citizens who break the laws. All they do is work for us and do the jobs no one else wants to do. If they are kicked out of our society, then who will do their jobs? Most immigrants respect our country and are so happy to be here in the land of freedom. Should we punish them for being born in a society where life just isn’t easy for them?
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