5. May 2011 by student.

Immigration, are we ever to full? Even as most Americans celebrate their heritage and identity as a “nation of immigrants”, modern newcommers are still consistently harrassed and given problem. Everyday I see things from bumper stickers,tatoos, and even just people expressing that they are “from” a different country. In america we have had a rise in immigration  mainly from mexico and areas south of the border. And although there is a strong base of support for continued immigration as a necessary ingredient for economic growth and as an essential part of society. Americans still are confused on thier position on immigration. Nearly 60 million people, one fifth of the total population of the United States are now immigrants or are the children of 1st generation immigrants. For most of these communities of immigrants, immigration policy is a means of family reunification and an affirmation that they to can be part of the “American dream.” But on the other side, there is a substantial share, perhaps a majority, of Americans who are opposed to the continue of large scale immigration. Many americans against immigration are older Americans and less opened minded people who have all but forgotten their immigrant ancestors. They often  have relatively little contact with immigrant families in their neighborhoods, churches, and friendship networks.Many Americans, like people everywhere, are more comfortable with the familiar than with change. They fear that newcomers with different languages, religions, and cultures are reluctant to conform to Americanized society. Most Americans against immigration are rooted in ignorance and prejudice, but the fears of many Americans about the future are not entirely irrational. With globalization and massive industrial restructions dominating many forms of employment (both educated and non), many native born citizens are fearful about their and thier childrens own future, that these new immigrants will take away most of our jobs and threaten our societies way of life. Let alone if immigrants could find thier way into office. Immigration is something that is happening now and reform or decision on wahat we will do needs to happen soon. The wars on the border are starting to get out of hand and the continued prejidice and racsim will eventually boil over if action isn’t decided soon enough.

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5. May 2011 by Mr. Andoscia.

It was a great semester, everyone! Have a great summer!

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