Fall 2009 Illegal Immigration Point of View Assignment

Andy Kelly, Michael Valentino, John McKenna, and Cammy Loback ---

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Cultural Diversity

Tabash, Edward. "Immigration Is the Main Cause of U.S. Population Increases." Opposing Viewpoints: Population. Ed. Karen F. Balkin. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 20 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010402216&source=gale&srcprod=OVRC&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>. This article refers to immigration's effect on the population increase in the US as well as the cultural diversity that it brings.

Gene McNary. "Immigration: A Delicate Balance U.S. Must Be Selective To Protect Society From Being Overwhelmed :[5* Edition]. " St. Louis Post - Dispatch (pre-1997 Fulltext) 3 Sep. 1992, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 20 Oct. 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=10&did=53089448&SrchMode=2&sid=5&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1256066085&clientId=10553

This article talks about how many Americans lik the cultural diversity in America that comes from immigration. The fact is though that the immiation can be somewhat overwhelming if too many people are allowed into the county.

Economic Stimulation

al., Brian Grow et. "Illegal Immigrants Do Not Harm America's Economy." Opposing Viewpoints: Illegal Immigration. Ed. Margaret Haerens. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 20 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010226241&source=gale&srcprod=OVRC&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>.

This article says that the US has become dependent on illegal immigration, and how illegal immigrants fuel the economy.

Massey, Douglas S. "Illegal Immigrants Do Not Drain Public Services." Opposing Viewpoints: Welfare. Ed. David M. Haugen. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2008. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 20 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010173279&source=gale&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>.

The article says that Illegal Aliens do not harm the economy by draining public services, and outcomes are actually growing favorable to tax payers.

Cons

Use of Taxpayer Money

Healthcare

Madeline Pelner Cosman. "Illegal Immigrants Threaten U.S. Health Care." At Issue: What Rights Should Illegal Immigrants Have?. Ed. Lori Newman. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 8 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010419203&source=gale&srcprod=OVRC&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>. Abstract: This article describes the potential rights that illegal immigrants should and should not have.

James Dwyer. "Illegal Immigrants Have the Right to Receive U.S. Health Care." At Issue: What Rights Should Illegal Immigrants Have?. Ed. Lori Newman. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 19 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010419202&source=gale&srcprod=OVRC&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>.

This article states there is an ethical responsibility to allowing health care for illegal immigrants. This article also talks about a matter of desert [who is most deserving of receiving a benefit].

Evans, G. Russell. "Illegal Immigration Harms the United States." Opposing Viewpoints: Immigration. Ed. Tamara L. Roleff. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 1998. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 20 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010227215&source=gale&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>

This article focuses on how illegal immigration puts a strain on the U.S.'s economy and healthcare and welfare systems.

Amnesty

"Poll: Mexicans Say Amnesty Would Increase Illegal Immigration. " PR Newswire 14 October 2009 ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 20 Oct. 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=3&did=1878520141&SrchMode=2&sid=7&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1256066749&clientId=10553.

Ths article talks in a poll that if illegal immigrants were granted amnesty, Mexicans think that there wold be more illegal immigration to the United States. The point of giving amnesty/legalization would be to give Mexicans a legal way to get into the county. So there is a debate over whether to grant amnesty or not.

Schooling

Connerly, Ward. "Subsidizing College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Is Unfair." Opposing Viewpoints: Students' Rights. Ed. Jamuna Carroll. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 19 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010398211&source=gale&srcprod=OVRC&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>.

This article talks about how it is unfair for California tax payers to be paying for illegal immigrants to be going to a UC. Some people ask for illegal immigrants to simply pay out of state tuition. Overall, California would be allowed to write it's own immigration laws.

Michael M Hethmon. "'Worst kind of public waste'. " USA TODAY 19 May 2008, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 20 Oct. 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=12&did=1481057021&SrchMode=2&sid=3&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1256065481&clientId=10553

This article talks about how it is a waste of public resources to have illegal immigrants go to college. It is only taking away opportunites from legal Americans who deserve the chance to go to college. This problem has been growing constantly as ore illegal immigrants come into the country.

Gang Violence

Sacchetti, Brian R. Ballou and Maria. "Immigration Contributes to the Gang Problem." Opposing Viewpoints: Gangs. Ed. Adela Soliz. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. INLAN - Gonzaga University Library. 20 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010137263&source=gale&userGroupName=gonzagaufoley&version=1.0>.

This article talks about how immigrants contribute greatly to gang violence. It gives examples from the past of how illegal immigrants came to the U.S. and formed gangs.