Opportunity View #5

In the book the Distance Between Us  the main character is a girl named Reyna. She has had a tough life in Mexico and is looking for something better. When her dad comes back and takes her to the United States she is able to have opportunities that she never dreamed of. The United States changed her life allowed her to get an education and become a writer. Shouldn't this be the right of every human, even if they aren't lucky enough to be born in the United States. This issue has divided our country for a long time because of all the differing opinions on the topic. Books like this show people how they aren't just "worthless immigrants." That all they want is the same opportunities as every citizen of the United States.

I believe that these immigrants should have a legal opportunity to become citizens of our country and that they should be provided with the same rights as the United States citizens. These immigrants know that they can find a better life here and should we really blame them for wanting what every person wants. So we shouldn't treat people who are looking for equal opportunity and safety like criminals in this country.

I do not think that we should have open borders in our country and should let in all immigrants. I think that our government should give thought to this problem and find a solution that can benefit the American people and Immigrants as well.

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Children At The Border View #4

Nearly 63,000 have gotten caught along the border trying to escape into the United States alone since October. President Obama called for a meeting about this calling it an urgent humanitarian situation. These children that make it through the border usually go to sponsors around the country that give them food and places to live. The majority of these children are going to states such as California, New York, Texas and Florida. Many of these children have lived in poverty all of their life and are usually escaping dangerous areas in their countries. The reason these children aren't deported immediately is because of an immigration law that grants the children a hearing before deportation.

I believe that this situation is getting out of hand and that something needs to be done to help these children. They are escaping their countries for fear of losing their lives. However I believe that America can't let in all of these child immigrants from their countries for the strain it could cause to the American economy. Better programs need to be set up in these countries and more relief should be issued before America starts letting in all of these children.

In the book The Distance Between Us  it talks about these children having to come to the United States to escape danger. In the case of book these children are coming to the United States for better opportunities in general. The problem is that America has been going through financial strain and it can't possibly take in all of these immigrants or be asked to by an country. This is the job of these children's country to provide a better life for them not the United States.

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President Obama's View #3

President Obama's view on  immigration reform differs from both the Democrats and the Republican GOP. President Obama believes that it should be easier for foreigners to immigrate into the United States legally, and the illegal immigrants currently here to have an easier time becoming legal. Currently he doesn't know his next steps in this debate after being stonewalled in the House of Representatives. President Obama holds the executive power that would allow him to pass these laws with the support of the Democratic members in congress. He hasn't reached a conclusion if he will use this power or not because of the problems it could cause in the future.

I believe that President Obama is correct in wanting to use this power because of the non productivity of the current congress. His action could put the policies into place and begin to make instant change. However I believe that if he does use this power, once he is out of presidency in the next couple of years the law could just be repealed and cause more problems than it solved for immigrants. So I think that he has to figure out a better solution than using his executive power like getting congress to work together no matter how impossible it may seem.

From reading The Distance Between Us I have come to understand the health and poverty issues from some of these immigrants outside of the United States. This has shown me the compassion President Obama is showing for these young immigrants who have less than the citizens of the United States.

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Republican Views Series #2

Immigration reform on the Republican side of the issue is largely based on trying to keep out immigrants for fear of strain on the already weakened economy. Another goal for the Republicans is trying to make stronger immigration laws that will be able to keep more potential immigrants out of the United States. The Republicans main motivation for reforming immigration laws though would be to tap into the immigrant vote in the United States, that now has become a larger part of the population. Republicans would be in danger of losing many upcoming elections if they were not able to appear favorable to immigrants in the nation.

I agree with the fact that the Republicans want to limit immigration into the country. Although I disagree with the fact that we should be making it more difficult to immigrate to this nation. People should be able to search for a better life within the United States especially if they want that better life for their families. The Republicans understand that something needs to be done but really wether they are willing to work on it is the question.

While I do side with the Democrats on this I issue I can see why the Republicans are hesitant to allow undocumented immigrants into the United States. In the book The Distance Between Us  it shows how sometimes it can be very easy to immigrate to the United States illegally. Allowing some of these Democratic laws would make it even easier.

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Democratic View Series #1

Immigration reform on the Democratic side of the issue is focused largely around helping people who are in the United States illegally move towards a legal status in the country. Another goal on this side is aiding immigrants in achieving legal working and living status in the country. The Democrats want to make it easier for immigrants to move forward through the immigration process with more ease. This debate as usual has two complete opposing sides the Democrats and Republicans. The Democrats support President Obama in this issue but want him to deal with this issue carefully with the opposing GOP.

In this issue I believe that the Democrats are correct and should aid immigrants in their opportunity to move to the United States under a legal status. I also support the choice of the Democrats to try to work with President Obama in trying to make it so that he doesn't have to make an executive decision which could create problems across the board for both sides. I disagree with some democratic claims stating that all of the illegal children in the United States currently with sponsors should get complete amnesty from deportation.

With the issues that are faced in The Distance Between Us   it's easier to understand democratic views on the issue because of opportunities available unique to the United States. Children like these that are separated from their families for so long should in the most part be able to be reunited with them.


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