Cultural Differences In High School

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In my time as in high school there have been many different beliefs that have differed from my own. Through debate many of my own opinions have slightly changed. The most controversial and well-spoken topic, I have discussed with others is the establishment of immigration laws. These laws do not come from just a certain group of individuals but through all types of different cultures that conjoin where I live.
Although some people form personal opinions because their family descends from an area outside The United States there are many valid arguments that give an ideal representation of what should be passed. The most impactful thing that I have heard, though illustrates that no matter how much in our personal lives, we want to let anybody

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