I agree with what a few other people have said about immigration and how we should really just let others come here so they can strive for a better life. I also understand the problem that arises with just letting anyone come here. If we let everyone in, I think we would eventually run out of space for everyone. Someone else raised the point (I'm sorry, I can't remember who) about whether or not we have a problem with illegal European aliens, and I though that was really interesting. In my American Literary Roots class, we have been talking about the founding of the country and who has been welcome in America. I recently did a presentation on one piece by J. Hector St. John De Crevecoeur ("Letters from an American Farmer") that frequently mentioned how the Europeans would do wonderful in America. I think it is really telling that he specifies Europeans and not others. I think this is an idea that still rings true today in this country. White Europeans are welcome here, others? Not so much.
Victoria Rader Post 16
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