I definitely think the politicians and citizens of our country need to reevaluate what our founding fathers based the United States of America on -- "Land of the free, equal rights, and the pursuit of happiness." The citizens of this country are becoming much like a typical high school which allows only the pretty people or the “normal” kids to be a part of the popular or “in” group.
I agree with Eddie's ideas in his original editorial, "Bad Immigrants!" There should be a system allowing illegal immigrants the opportunity to become citizens of our "free country." I also agree that if the immigrants make some poor choices which lead to getting arrested or choose not to follow the immigration rules, they should be deported. Unfortunately, this is probably easier said than done.
If illegal immigrants wish to bypass the immigration process and agree to work illegally, which is already happening, then we are back to the same situation that our country is already experiencing. Maybe immigrants should complete the immigration process before stepping on American soil but that is a difficult situation for many who want to enter the US.
I feel our country is becoming more diverse but I don’t think our citizens are accepting with arms wide open much like when thousands upon thousands entered our country through New York City not so long ago. Many people in this country are so negative about opening the borders that any sort of immigration ideas are completely turned away for fear of change. If the government can create a very detailed and direct process for becoming a citizen, much like Eddie's ideas, it could have the possibility for some lasting effects.
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