Friday, September 30, 2011

No way Jose!

                In the L.A. Times article: “Alabama’s Win or Loss”; the author’s (Andrew Kydd and Barbra F. Walters) wrote about immigration in Alabama.   Andrew Kydd has a Ph. D. in political science from the University of Chicago and is an associate professor.  Barbra F. Walters has a Ph. D. in political science and is a professor University of California, San Diego.  The professors intended audience is the American public.  The argument they’re making is that they should do something about immigration that way states don’t pass laws where if they think if anyone is illegal they can detain them, and take them under custody.  That Congress and the president must step up! The suggestions they made were: secure the border, Dream Act and Security Act.  I agree with some of the views they have for solving the immigration policy but I don’t agree with the Security Act.
                The Security Act seems reasonable but at the end of the day most of the illegal immigrants are taking jobs that Americans don’t want.  They are not harming anyone by doing their job.  Most of them are just trying to support their families by sending money back home.  Although they should contribute in our society if they are going to live here; I feel like there is a better alternative than this solution right here.   I agree with a more secure border that deals with the 11 million immigrants in the U.S. as well to deport those who pose a threat.   This can come in handy that way we don’t have to result to racism and cause riot because we choose to remain ignorant and not have a solid policy!
                The Dream Act would allow immigrants an opportunity to be successful in this nation if they serve at least two years in the military or two years in a community college or university.  If they do either of the two options; than they can apply for a permanent residence.  I like this I think it gives the immigrants a chance at an education and to be a legal citizen.  The only problem I have is what if they choose to the military option and they get stop – loss.  Where they end up serving more than what was stated in their contract and the military has done this to their own citizens so what makes you think they wouldn’t do it to illegal immigrants? 
                In conclusion I believe most of the policies could help our society and turn illegal immigrants into citizens and productive citizens at that and at the same time prevent ignorant and racist laws being passed in Alabama and other states where they just pull over and detain anyone who the police think is illegal. 

No Juan Crow!

In the New York Times article: “Alabama’s Win or Loss”; the author’s (Andrew Kydd and Barbra F. Walters) wrote about immigration in Alabama.   Andrew Kydd has a Ph. D. in political science from the University of Chicago and is an associate professor.  Barbra F. Walters has a Ph. D. in political science and is a professor University of California, San Diego.  These professors intended audience is the American public.  The argument they’re making is that they should do something about immigration that way states don’t pass laws where if they think if anyone is illegal they can detain them, and take them under custody if they think they’re illegal.  That Congress and the president must step up! The suggestions they made were: secure the border, Dream Act and Security Act.  I agree with some of the views they have for solving the immigration policy but I don’t agree with the Security Act.
                The Security Act seems reasonable but at the end of the day most of the illegal immigrants are taking jobs that Americans don’t want.  They are not harming anyone by doing their job.  Most of them are just trying to support their families by sending money back home.  Although they should contribute in our society if they are going to live here; I feel like there is a better alternative than this solution right here.   I agree with a more secure border that deals with the 11 million immigrants in the U.S. as well to deport those who pose a threat.   Which can come in handy that way we don’t have to result to racism and cause riot because we choose to remain ignorant and not have a solid policy?
                The Dream Act would allow immigrants an opportunity to be successful in this nation if they serve at least two years in the military or two years in a community college or university.  If they either of the two than they can apply for a permanent residence.  I like this I think it gives the immigrants a chance at an education and to be a legal citizen.  The only problem I have is what if they choose to the military option and they get stop – loss.  Where they end up serving more than what was stated in their contract and the military has done this to their own citizens so what makes you think they wouldn’t do it to illegal immigrants? 
                In conclusion I believe most of the policies could help our society and turn illegal immigrants into citizens and productive citizens at that and at the same time prevent ignorant and racist laws being passed in Alabama and other states where they just pull over and detain anyone who the police think is illegal. 

Friday, September 16, 2011

Down With Unemployment

 
There is an article in The USA Today, Obama: My bill create 1.9 billion jobsWhich I feel is really important because it tells you that our president has a plan to reduce our unemployment rate.  That way we can have a better economy and people won't look ignorant our unemployment rate and no actions are being taken.
  This article talks about Obama attaching 1.9 million to his jobs bill and reducing the 9.1% unemployment rate by a percentage point.  His view has been base upon the views Mark Zandi the chief economist of Moody’s Analystics.  In which he criticizes the lack of a plan for home foreclosure.  Then later tells you how if any economic projections are dangerous in the political context because the Republicans will mention the stimulus bill where he said, “he will keep the unemployment rate below 8%." And the unemployment rate is more than 9%.
  In conclusion Obama provides a plan to decrease the unemployment rate.  It also gives the public an idea what Obama is doing and allows us to be informed what’s going on in our nation.