Keaton Keiser
Evaluation of “Our Fear of Immigrants”
Keaton Keiser
Ivy Tech Community College
In “Our Fear of Immigrants”, Jeremy Adam Smith discusses the fear revolving around immigration. Smith believes it is possible to overcome this issue if we would consider the fact that these immigrants are people like ourselves. Smith tells the story of a young boy named Rodrigo from Berkeley, California. A city that was known for a more well-rounded social system, and was highly diversified and empathetic for those of the “out crowd”. His family went on vacation out of the United States, then were told they are unable to return to their home in California. Prior to this event, their Tourist Visa had expired, therefore …show more content…
He uses clear and accurate evidence backed by credited universities and psychologists. The fear of immigrants and outside groups is instilled in human nature; it can be perceived as threatening. It is the fear of the unknown, the unknown being immigrants. Jeremy Adam Smith effectively delivers his message; that the fear of immigration is more disruptive to a society than it is beneficial. It is stated by Rodrigo’s teacher that the protestors of Rodrigo’s freedom to live in the United States should “Sit down and have supper with the immigrants,” she says. “Ask them their stories”. This saying provided in “Our Fear of Immigrants” leaves the reader to question their stance on immigration. Personally, I never was one sided politically, but Rodrigo’s situation made me think in depth about whether immigration rules are fair. Smith effectively uses evidence to cause a shift in the readers mind.
In conclusion, “Our Fear of Immigrants”, written by Jeremy Adam Smith, effectively communicates to the reader his viewpoint on our perceived fear of immigration. Smith provides unbiased evidence and gives the reader topics to think about while reading. Smith believes it is possible to overcome fear of outside groups, and it can be beneficial to one’s community by doing so. “There are ways to conceptualize immigration, not on a deficit model, but as in bringing in skills and resources that grow the economy, potentially …show more content…
Smith believes it is possible to overcome this issue if we would consider the fact that these immigrants are none less people than ourselves. Smith shares a story of a young boy from Berkeley, California. A city that favored a more well-rounded social system, was highly diversified and empathy for those of the “out- crowd” was seen and taught within school as well. He was born in and had lived all his 10 years in the United States. His family took a vacation outside of the US and were unable to return to their home in California. They were not legally living in the United States, as their tourist visa had expired years prior. When sharing this story with Rodrigo’s classmates, the students were confused and upset. As humans, we need to be loved and cared for to flourish. When people feel good they generally want to do good in return, thus leading to happier people making better choices no matter what color they are or country they came from. On the other hand, in Murrieta, California, a politically more conservative city, a protest lead by its mayor blocked buses full of children and mothers on their way to holding facility. Protesters held signs advocating to get rid of illegal immigrants and to save their children from diseases. The Republicans prefer to keep things running “safe” and smoothly. Their supplies are limited to those that are a part of their group and closed off
Evaluation of “Our Fear of Immigrants”
Keaton Keiser
Ivy Tech Community College
In “Our Fear of Immigrants”, Jeremy Adam Smith discusses the fear revolving around immigration. Smith believes it is possible to overcome this issue if we would consider the fact that these immigrants are people like ourselves. Smith tells the story of a young boy named Rodrigo from Berkeley, California. A city that was known for a more well-rounded social system, and was highly diversified and empathetic for those of the “out crowd”. His family went on vacation out of the United States, then were told they are unable to return to their home in California. Prior to this event, their Tourist Visa had expired, therefore …show more content…
He uses clear and accurate evidence backed by credited universities and psychologists. The fear of immigrants and outside groups is instilled in human nature; it can be perceived as threatening. It is the fear of the unknown, the unknown being immigrants. Jeremy Adam Smith effectively delivers his message; that the fear of immigration is more disruptive to a society than it is beneficial. It is stated by Rodrigo’s teacher that the protestors of Rodrigo’s freedom to live in the United States should “Sit down and have supper with the immigrants,” she says. “Ask them their stories”. This saying provided in “Our Fear of Immigrants” leaves the reader to question their stance on immigration. Personally, I never was one sided politically, but Rodrigo’s situation made me think in depth about whether immigration rules are fair. Smith effectively uses evidence to cause a shift in the readers mind.
In conclusion, “Our Fear of Immigrants”, written by Jeremy Adam Smith, effectively communicates to the reader his viewpoint on our perceived fear of immigration. Smith provides unbiased evidence and gives the reader topics to think about while reading. Smith believes it is possible to overcome fear of outside groups, and it can be beneficial to one’s community by doing so. “There are ways to conceptualize immigration, not on a deficit model, but as in bringing in skills and resources that grow the economy, potentially …show more content…
Smith believes it is possible to overcome this issue if we would consider the fact that these immigrants are none less people than ourselves. Smith shares a story of a young boy from Berkeley, California. A city that favored a more well-rounded social system, was highly diversified and empathy for those of the “out- crowd” was seen and taught within school as well. He was born in and had lived all his 10 years in the United States. His family took a vacation outside of the US and were unable to return to their home in California. They were not legally living in the United States, as their tourist visa had expired years prior. When sharing this story with Rodrigo’s classmates, the students were confused and upset. As humans, we need to be loved and cared for to flourish. When people feel good they generally want to do good in return, thus leading to happier people making better choices no matter what color they are or country they came from. On the other hand, in Murrieta, California, a politically more conservative city, a protest lead by its mayor blocked buses full of children and mothers on their way to holding facility. Protesters held signs advocating to get rid of illegal immigrants and to save their children from diseases. The Republicans prefer to keep things running “safe” and smoothly. Their supplies are limited to those that are a part of their group and closed off