Immigration has so many parts it seems impossible to sort it all out. Of course, there is the question of how immigrants should be educated and that is what pertains most to us as teachers. But before that question can be answered, many others must be discussed. Like we talked about in class, it is important to realize all of the ways that immigrants are different from us. Everyone has a unique background and as an American, it is very hard to understand where immigrants are coming from.
I took the practice quiz that was posted on Jake's blog. It is similar to the tests that people have to take to gain U.S. citizenship. Although, I probably could have passed the test...I would not have had a very high score. Some of the questions seem kind of ridiculous. I cannot understand why an immigrant would need to know how many times a congressman can be re-elected? I have no interest or knowledge of that and do not think that it is a necessary fact that proves my citizenship. (the answer is: there is no limit). So yes, immigrants should be allowed to come here and the test to become a citizen should not be full of random facts about our country. My aunt came from Finland to marry my uncle and she has been here since before I was born, just last year our family celebrated when she became a citizen. I was so surprised when I heard the news, "What? Nina isn't even a citizen?" The idea that she wasn't seem so ridiculous because she seems just like us, she has two kids here (both citizens), she speaks perfect English, has a great job, etc. Luckily she passed.
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