Immigration is a very big issue that is often brought up in the news and media. Now that the country is preparing for another presidential election, the controversy of immigration is once again an uncommon headline in the news.
Living in Texas, Mexican immigration is an almost casual topic that many are used to hearing about. Are the borders too out of control for laws and government influence? Have laws in the past actually made a significant influence on the rate of immigration?
The articles in Global Issues, Local Arguments, the other side of immigration to light. Simply because the United States is such a rich and prosperous country, millions of individuals world wide have a strong desire to come here. They want better lives for themselves and for their families. Is that anything out of the ordinary? Countries like Mexico have developed a "social acceptance of illegal immigration as a route to economic survival and the desperation and persistence of [its] immigrants." These individuals are willing to risk everything just for the chance to come to the United States, whether it be legally with a possible college degree, or illegally, resulting in a hard life of underpaid labor. Are they so desperate to secure a lifetime of freedom for the future generations of their family that they are willing to work in harsh conditions for the rest of their lives?
Although I understand why the problem of immigration is such a controversial issue in today's economy, something should be said about the courage of these immigrants who are willing to risk even death to achieve the lifestyle they want. Isn't that really what following your dreams is about?
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