sion of the U.S. role in the world, but has seeped into our view of human nature. The idealism surrounding immigration explains in large part the deep feelings it engenders in the public policy arena. In recent years, these sentiments have jostled with concerns about the economy, ethnic relations, social services, the environment, and other issues to recast the discourse on U.S. immigration policy. From 1980 to 1990, immigration law underwent a period of change comparable in importance to the reforms of 1965 and the early 1920s. At the same time, the debate over immigration has expanded to incorporate a broad range of foreign policy issues. The discussion now features arguments on U.S. relations with Latin America, human rights, international trade, and the worldwide refugee crisis. So what’s an American? The answer is your own to come to a conclusion on. But this is a fact an American cannot come from a piece a paper but better yet from what the individual contributes to the American Society as a whole. Whether its their culture, religion, or adding to our workforce. As far as the immigration policy goes the American government seems to be doing an okay job to me. But if they really want to be fair they should look at each case on an individual level. Not all Mexican migrants want food stamps or welfare, most just want a chance for a better life. For the American Government to stereotype a whole race because of a few people is completely wrong. I’m not saying let everyone in but on the same hand don’t turn everyone away. Because to be completely honest none of us are from here, every race that is in America now that is considered American, has contributed to the building of America; Therefore other races can only but add on to the good things that are happening in America. ...
