Immigration and America

Today is Independence Day here in America, and it seems like a perfect oppurtunity to discuss a key issue, immigration.

Arizona's recent immigration law has brought the issue to the table once more. It requires all immigrants to carry their papers at all times, and gives police the power to detain anyone who is suspected of being in the country illegally. Attorney General Eric holder claims that the new law isn't racist, but he's concerned that it may lead to racial profiling.

Wait, what? So it's not racist, but it may lead to racial profiling?

Racism- racial prejudice or discrimination

Racial Profiling- refers to the inappropriate use of an individual’s race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement

So, even though racial profiling is just another version of discrimination, it's not racist? I don't know about you, but this makes no sense to me.

America is a nation of immigrants. Our country was founded by people from many different nations, and it would do us, and certain politicians to remember that. Although we do need to find a way to limit illegal immigration to this country, perhaps the answer would be to make it easier to legally become a citizen of the United States. Many people come to America to search for a better life, or an opportunity for them or their children to succeed. I don't think you can blame illegal immigrants for wanting to have a better life for them or their children.

So by making it easier for people to become legal immigrants, we discourage illegal immigration, and our country continues to grow.

Sounds easy, right?