Migration has been a popular subject of late, and a subject for lively debate. In Michel Martin’s article “People on the Move Drive Anxiety, Hope — And, Always, Change”, she discusses problems with how we think about immigration.
Immigration is changing countries around world, as people bring their culture to their new homes. But as citizens debate immigration policies they, “talk about migrants as either sinners or saints; saviors or parasites,” as though immigration is a simple matter.
Immigration is a complex process, with many possible outcomes. Michel believes that immigrants change us, and we will change them as well. Many fear this change, and adamantly argue against accepting immigrants. Others are willing to see change, and argue
Immigration is changing countries around world, as people bring their culture to their new homes. But as citizens debate immigration policies they, “talk about migrants as either sinners or saints; saviors or parasites,” as though immigration is a simple matter.
Immigration is a complex process, with many possible outcomes. Michel believes that immigrants change us, and we will change them as well. Many fear this change, and adamantly argue against accepting immigrants. Others are willing to see change, and argue