In class today we talked about immigrants. The setting was set from a reading about immigrant children in schools. Although not a lot of discussion was done on the children immigrants, the discussion was very interesting. The main question we asked and attempted to answer was, should everyone who wishes to come to the U.S be allowed to come? I do not have one opinion on this issue. I identify with several view points and I cannot choose which one is correct. I think that everyone should have the opportunity to live wherever they would like to. If they choose America, we should be honored to have more diversity in our country and welcome them. But another point pushes me away from that view. Do we really have room for all those people? Are parts of our country already overpopulated? How will the school systems handle not just more children, but more children who need extra help adjusting and learning English?
We also discussed the view of America as a melting pot. Some people think that everyone who comes here, should just add themselves to the pot and blend right in. When all melted together in a pot, we'll all be the same. After discussing this for sometime, our class almost all agreed that instead of a melting pot which discourages differences, we should strive for a tossed salad in this country. This metaphor allows all of us to keep our own identity, but influence and be influenced by those around us. That way, we'll all benefit from each other's difference.
I wish to discuss the issue of immigration much more so that I may be able to decide how I feel about the issue and what I believe is right.
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