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As we end our unit on illegal immigration, I definitely feel more knowledgable on this controversial subject. Learning aboout the conditions and the tribulations these immgrant workers have to face is just terrible. Before we started this unit I felt bad for these illegal immigrants, and how their hard work is not recognized by Americans. After reading so many articles for/against illegal immigrants and what should be done about them, my feelings are still the same, but I do realize that things do need to change. If the rate of illegal immigrants continues to increase in America there will be chaos. Not because these immigrants are dangerous but because we won't have enough food, resources and land for all. To create order in this overpopulated country and world, we need to start helping countries that are not stable enough economically and help them become first world countries. If all countries were self-sufficient and stable, the rate of immigration and emigration would decrease sharply. Most immigrants are looking to build a better life in another country but if their country is prosperous why would they leave? The only problem with this idealistic method is that first world countries do not want this to happen because then the power they hold over these countries will be dispersed but I will not expand on this today, perhaps another post.. 


My opinion on Arizona's SB 1070 however, has not changed.As I said in a previous post, Arizona could have worded this bill much better to explain that their goal is to help deter illegal immigrants from coming into Arizona not to determine who they believe is an illegal immigrant by probable cause and suspicious behavior. 


As an ending thought I will leave you with this: most of these illegal immigrants are minorities, would Americans still consider this topic controversial if the influx of people classified themselves as 'White'? I'm not so sure, but today is not the day to rant about America's long history of racism.


Dear Friday, I can't wait to see you
 A.B