Walled off argumentative essay Can putting a border wall between the U.S and Mexico really protect American jobs and reduce crime without having any other issues? It was said that Mexico and the U.S depend on each other for various reasons and if they are having conflicts, then many things can go wrong with that issue including social and economical problems. It is a catastrophic issue because not only will it impact the citizens, but it will impact the environment and the animals that live around the area negatively as well. The border wall is basically just a problem starter due to the fact that the topic on whether the border wall is controversial because there are many cons to this decision based in economic and social things. There are…
Now that Mr. Donald Trump is the president enormous speculations have occurred in regards to illegal immigration. When comparing and contrasting the two article named “How Scared Should People on the Border be” by Domingo Martinez and “He Wanted formerly Undocumented Immigrants to go Public and then Trump Won” by Esmeralda Bermudez, the reporters write about the effects on immigration since President Trump won the election. Although the similarities and difference are evident because Martinez explains the news article based on personal experiences and observation, and Bermudez explains the reason Miguel Luna is fighting for an immigration rights movement. When reading the opinion article by Martinez he visually describes the town Brownville, Texas, where he grew up, which consist of a long tall fence that separates Texas from Mexico. Then Martinez explains the process of illegal smuggling whether it is drugs or humans and how building a new wall will not stop the smugglers.…
“Border Fencing Is Bad Policy” According to Melanie Mason, the author of “Border Fencing Is Bad Policy”, the United States should not build a fence that spans the border of Mexico. There are 12 million undocumented immigrants living in America, and the author claims that a fence will stop nothing. The government has been trying to put more barriers between America and severely restrict immigration, but according to Mason, “the border fence is a political band-aid for a larger policy problem.” By using evidence and appealing to human compassion, Mason convinces the reader that a border fence is unnecessary and a small issue covering up a larger one.…
A nation without borders is not a nation. Today, every country is putting efforts to secure its borders not only from terrorists and drug smugglers, but also from the illegal immigrants. All these recurring activities have sparked the United States to secure its borders against illegal immigrants and terrorism by creating two immigration enforcement agencies: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the year 2003. ‘Border Patrol Nation’ by Todd Miller is a classic example of the Border Patrol Agency’s day to day activities and work culture. Through the structure of each chapter, Miller observes the concerns swirling through the militarization, work culture, beliefs and extra constitutional…
In conclusion, many issues surround the U.S.-Mexico Border Patrol. The physical and emotional abuse that immigrants experience is one of the issues because there are many complaints against the Border Patrol that claim that some agents sexually abuse the immigrant women. Additionally, many children said they were physically and emotionally abused by Border Patrols when they were in their custody. Second, the use of lethal force is also another issue because the Border Patrol does not know when it is appropriate to use such force. Thirdly, the Border Patrol has caused harm to the environment because the Border Patrol agents have turned it into a war zone due to drug and human traffickers.…
On September 11, 2001, one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in United States history took place. After the planes had collided with the Twin Towers, the masses of the United States of America suddenly was hit with anxiety and concern. America was prepared to lose their confidentiality in exchange for refuge from whatever dangers may follow in the future. When the Homeland Security Act, was passed in 2002 by President Bush, It showed how much the American people favored the constant surveillance by the government than the danger of being in harm's way. H.L. Mencken, an American essayist, and social critic wrote, “The average man does not want to be free.…
The world has many problems and not enough patience and time to solve them all, so the “smaller” problems tend to be pushed aside. The problem with this is that those smaller problems can grow into much bigger problems if they are not addressed. The violence that is happening at the Mexican-American border is one of those problems that will just continue to grow if not addressed properly. Frey (2013) states that “Fatal shootings by Border Patrol agents were once a rarity… Even more rare were incidents of Border Patrol agents shooting Mexicans on their own side of the border” ( p. 28). Now, “[o]f the nineteen cases we have uncovered over the past two years in which people died at the hands of Border Patrol agents- six (were) on Mexican soil”…
Immigration. It's in the news. It's all around us. In fact, we are all immigrants. Immigration is, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary, "an act or instance of immigrating; specifically: travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there."…
The United States prevents certain classes of people to buy firearms by doing background checks when a new gun is purchased by an individual. Background checks look for any blemishes on an individual’s record that would restrict them from buying a firearm legally. In the act of buying a fire arm, your name is now tied with that exact gun. That means if your gun is stolen and then found on somebody else, the authorities will be able to see if the gun is actually yours by numbers on the…
Homeland Security Last class period, we had the honor to have an Atlanta police officer come to our class and speak about the importance of homeland security. Homeland security is important especially after 9/11 when America was under attack by terrorist and left millions of Americans afraid to go to the airport. The American government knew that it had to protect its citizens so it created the patriot act, which protected against terrorism and domestic and foreign affairs. Homeland security has the important task to watch out for citizens who want to behave in criminal behavior against the government or who wants to overthrow the government. Groups such as Isis and the Muslim brotherhood are terrorist groups that started in the Middle East,…
In the countries of immigrants like the united States, people from different cultural backgrounds bring their own cultures and traditions to live and work together and in the normal situation, one kind of culture will hold a dominant position. It is good for the people who have the dominant cultural background. However, that makes people from other cultural backgrounds confuse, especially for second or third generations. For these people, cultural assimilation and retroculturation are two necessary processes. They will influence non-dominant culture of people and their next generations.…
The act of coming to live in a foreign country, whether it be legally or illegally. Immigration has been a topic widely spoken of in the United States for decades, centuries even. The truth of the matter is that the United States of America would not be what it is today if it were not for immigrants coming to this land. The one and only Christopher Columbus who discovered the Americas came by ship from Spain in 1492 searching for a quicker route to India for trade. The discovery of this piece of land created the wave of immigration to the land for years to come.…
Johnson also stated in his speech that he had his own immigration reform idea called the Comprehensive, Common Sense reform; this reform is like the S.744 bill, granting 11.5 million people citizenship and making changes to secure the border further. He believes that putting more money into border security will help lower the percentage of illegal immigrant’s crossing over into the country. Both Conservatives and Liberals want to have a secure border and to protect our country, but the problem is whether putting more money into border security will actually make a difference. In a debate over border security, Melysa Sperber stated her opinion about it saying, “Border controls have not proven effective at discouraging unauthorized flows. New efforts to enhance the border fence and to implement other barriers along the border would be costly, ineffective, and increase the vulnerability and victimization of border crossers” (Sperber 144).…
On Border Security: America’s Approach to National Security and Economic Opportunity The current state of immigration policy in this country requires change. Many advocate for stronger and more enforced borders, but some call into question the effectiveness and economic soundness of this approach. Those, that oppose building up our borders, call for reforming worker visa programs and making legality easier to attain for those that will cross illegally into the United States anyways. Most desire a secure border which would allow a controlled flow of immigrants into the United States. This paper explores the numerous reasons for and against increased United States-Mexico border security as well as alternative policies available for implementation…
The painting “Self-Portrait on the Border Between Mexico and the United States” by Frida Kahlo represents the sharp contrasts of two neighboring countries. The painting is about a growing industrial United States with the contrast of the falling of Mexico. She paints herself in a pink dress on top of a pedestal in between the countries. The impression on the painting is that the painter is unwelcoming with the new changes. She is Mexican; therefore, her heritage can be seen by the flag.…