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Hyroglyphx
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Message 1 of 2 (384480)
02-11-2007 6:53 PM


I would like to see what the average EvC member feels about the current immigration issue. There are some very diverse beliefs concerning the immigration issue. Some Americans believe that national diversity is one of our great strengths and that the mantra, give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free is more than valid, but that embodies the spirit of American ideal. However, during the last few decades, there has been a serious influx of immigration into the United States. The problem they feel with this is that, for one thing, they come here illegally and do not respect the course of action to make themselves legitimate citizens. As well, they feel that the nation cannot sustain itself with a large amount of undocumented people streaming across the borders and taking employment away from its own citizens. They feel that it won't be long before the nation erodes if something isn't done soon.
Certain groups have taken it upon themselves to serve as watchdogs who unofficially augment the US Border Patrol. There is some controversy surrounding these groups, such as the liability concerns associated with vigilante justice. However, one such group, the Minutemen, claim that they have no hands on approach and they simply observe and inform the Border Patrol of the activities occurring in that area.
There is another group who thinks that groups like Minutemen are really just closet racists who don't like hispanics. They feel that there shouldn't even be a border to begin with and call for the immediate removal of the Border Patrol. They feel as though people should be able to mingle the way they see fit and to work where ever they please.
I would like to know what the audience feels about this case. Do you think groups like the Minutemen have legitimate concerns, or do you feel that any kind of laws barring immigration should be expunged from record?

"A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, 'darkness' on the walls of his cell." -C.S. Lewis

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Message 2 of 2 (384484)
02-11-2007 7:02 PM


Thread copied to the Immigration issues thread in the Coffee House forum, this copy of the thread has been closed.

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