Hispanics Flee Due to Immigration: 6/9/2010
Though this issue is one that is often probed to the point of nausea, it is in my opinion the greatest task we face as a nation. This article and in general, this issue, is one of the most sensitive and finite topics that our country will ever face and is the hot bed of political controversy. Immigration and United States are in constant battle of contradiction. In an ideal world, we would open our borders and gates and greet those wanting to join the land of freedom with open arms. Though, the complexity of this issue is far greater then being a kind neighbor. As stated in the article, Arizona is in constant battle with illegal immigrants due to sharing a border with Mexico. Though a law passed back in 2007 hardened punishments for not only illegal immigrants but those who employed them, the influx of aliens was barely tarnished. Recently, Arizona's Governor Jan Brewer went a step further when signing a law on April 23, 2010 stating that all immigrants must carry around documentation proving citizenship. Further more officers obtain the right to question anyone who is seemingly questionable as far as legality. The law was made in effect as of July 29, 2010; causing a severe cash drop in Hispanic dominated communities for the sake of holding on to cash in preparation for their departure. In addition, Hispanic enrollment amongst schools dropped by 75%.
Though this article is a little on the older side of the spectrum, it remain significant due to the division created amongst our country. This issue in specific battles a couple of factors. The first of which is the issue of citizen rights. To further complicate this, there is a blurred interpretation amongst whether the rights of United States are black and white or rather situational. The underlying intention of our government is to protect us as citizens. This entails, in my opinion, the necessity of taking action when needed. In the case of Arizona, specifically the article listed above, it is situation producing no perfect harmony but rather a lesser of two evils. The facts are these; illegal aliens are the culprit for a lot of crime created not only near the border but amongst all states housing them. Unauthorized immigrants have been involved with drug cartel, kidnapping, and murders. It is authority's job to put citizens safety as their number one priority. Due to border patrol's success limit growing narrower by the day, it is essential to take measures a step further; such as the recent law.
On the flip side of the token, this has slandered the name of a lot of immigrants wanting simply a better life. It is easier to stand on the side of the fence that obtains freedom and access the situation then it is when your the one desiring rights that your deprived of in your home land. It is also important that in taking the steps further in figuring out specific policies in regards to immigrating that it is done so carefully. Issuing a "suspicion" check is nothing more than a band aid on a gun shot wound.
Sadly, because measures are being taken to an extremity sooner rather than later, we are currently dependent amongst immigrants who see greater worth in the value of the dollar and who therefor are willing to work for a lot less then some of our legal citizens. Unfortunately, things like produce prices will become exponentially higher in the event the complete transition of ridding our nation of aliens occurs.
In all sincerity, I am not sure how I feel in regards to this issue. Like many political situations, a lot is discussed but not a lot of prevention occurs. It seems as though issues need to reach extremities before anything is done. I leave this article feeling torn and with no bias on either side but rather a yearning for a solution to the situation in which compromises could be made.
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