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Friday, May 27, 2011

Week 9- Michael J Harrington

Rethinking Immigration/Remaking Identities


I think that there are many issues with the United State's  view on immigration.  I honestly think that an open borders policy would greatly help not only the economy, but our thoughts on other races.  But one problem that many people make is the mistake of trying to forcibly stop people from thinking negatively of other races.  People will think what they want, it's very unlikely that by simply telling a racist that they are wrong and that they ought to change their thinking that they will.  If a person rethinks their opinion on immigration or other races it must be of their own accord, and it must be their own thoughts.  





I think that most immigrants probably have a very level look at races, not really having any racist viewpoints (except maybe a reverse racial view, like whites are inferior).  Me and my mentee never really broached the concept of immigration legislation or his view of legislation, but I can only assume that he wants a broader immigration and more open borders.  





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