Immigration Reform

Paper Summary:

This paper provides an overview of the various positive and negative views on immigration and immigration reform. It also suggests that based on the research, the issue of immigration reform should be more balanced. The paper further discusses how the issue of immigration is complex and includes ethical as well as economic and labor related factors. The paper concludes that a sense of balance and proportion is necessary in dealing with an issue of such complexity and sensitivity.

Outline:
Introduction
An Overview of the Issues in Immigration and Immigration Reform
Economic Aspects
Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There is increasing number of contrasting views on immigration. One view is that often mentioned as a reason for not decreasing immigration controls is that, "Open immigration would destroy important American values." (Isbister, 1996, p.220) This is a view that is based on the fear that open immigration would result in the destruction of values and institutions in the United States. This is more clearly outlined in the following quotation. "The concern is one of absorptive capacity and the assimilative powers of the U.S. A massive influx of foreigners who were unfamiliar with and uncommitted to American political values might use the democratic procedures of the country to destroy the institutions that support those procedures. "(Isbister, 1996, p.220) There is also the related fear that unrestricted immigration would alter and affect American culture. This view is supported by studies which reveal that the current legal and illegal immigration figure is in excess of one million persons per year. However those in favor of more open immigration mention that the above views have led to racism, bigotry and economic exploitation which are in contradistinction to the spirit and constitution of the country. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Isbister, J. (1996). Are Immigration Controls Ethical? Social Justice, 23(3), 54+.
• Costs of Illegal Immigration to New Yorkers. Retrieved October 26, 2006, from http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_nycostsFact Sheet: Fair and Secure Immigration Reform. Retrieved October 26, 2006, from http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/01/20040107-1.html
• Feds Want Stiffer Penalties for Firms Hiring Illegal Aliens. Retrieved October 26, 2006, from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,185267,00.html
• Guest-Worker/Amnesty Is Immoral. (2006) Retrieved October 26, 2006, from http://www.eagleforum.org/psr/2006/jan06/psrjan06.html
• Illegal immigration undermines American spirit. Retrieved October 26, 2006, from http://www.therightreport.com/bothwell/2005/03/illegal_immigra.html

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