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U.S. benefits from being a nation of immigrants
Ronald Quiroga
Issue date: 11/19/08 Section: Commentary
There are no benefits to rejecting those who attempt to enter. Globalization has overtaken most areas of the world, but our reluctance to modify our rigid policies toward "invaders" will eventually take a turn for the worst.
The idea of forming a unified, economically sound relationship with our neighboring countries, similar to that of the European Union, will undoubtedly help to resolve many of our national issues. The most formidable one, as of now, is the crashing economy. The stability that an open border policy would provide is unparalleled, since the restrictions of land space are inescapable and the ever-growing population does not seem to want to stop growing. With an addition of space and resources provided from Mexico and Canada, the United States can continue its growth and remain a world power.
The policies of our government not only affect the actions of individuals within the state but also speak loudly to those outside. There is a constant magnifying glass that has been placed on the United States. The world is readily pouncing on our mistakes and is dejected by our statements. Our domestic policies on immigration need to slowly begin to embrace the issue by implementing more efficient means of filtering who is deserving of citizenship and who is not. The responsibility of admitting or deporting individuals is left up to the state, and the methods chosen to make these decisions are wrapped in a cloud of mystery. There needs to be a method of simple checks and restrictions in order to attain access in the country. Without these systematic checks, the United States is seen as unorganized and sporadic when it comes to dealing with non-citizens. Regardless, achieving the status of citizenship is not about general demographics or statistics, it is about the individuals and their abilities to reach their potential within a state that will allow them to do so.
The idea of forming a unified, economically sound relationship with our neighboring countries, similar to that of the European Union, will undoubtedly help to resolve many of our national issues. The most formidable one, as of now, is the crashing economy. The stability that an open border policy would provide is unparalleled, since the restrictions of land space are inescapable and the ever-growing population does not seem to want to stop growing. With an addition of space and resources provided from Mexico and Canada, the United States can continue its growth and remain a world power.
The policies of our government not only affect the actions of individuals within the state but also speak loudly to those outside. There is a constant magnifying glass that has been placed on the United States. The world is readily pouncing on our mistakes and is dejected by our statements. Our domestic policies on immigration need to slowly begin to embrace the issue by implementing more efficient means of filtering who is deserving of citizenship and who is not. The responsibility of admitting or deporting individuals is left up to the state, and the methods chosen to make these decisions are wrapped in a cloud of mystery. There needs to be a method of simple checks and restrictions in order to attain access in the country. Without these systematic checks, the United States is seen as unorganized and sporadic when it comes to dealing with non-citizens. Regardless, achieving the status of citizenship is not about general demographics or statistics, it is about the individuals and their abilities to reach their potential within a state that will allow them to do so.
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alfred johnson
posted 11/19/08 @ 6:36 PM EST
I WOULD LIKE NO WHAT GROUP OF AFRICAN IMMIGRATED HERE THEY WERE BOUGHT HERE AS SLAVES THAT IS NOT IMMIGRATING
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