Tuesday, November 27, 2007

11.27.07 IC101

We talked a little more about illegal immigration today in class and watched most of the documentary called "Crossing Arizona", a left of center documentary on the subject. I assigned the 2 halves of the room to research both the liberal and conservative positions on the issue.

Right half conservative
Robert, Bryce, Kayla, Ben, Alex, Alice, David T., Ja'Nae

Left half liberal
Dan, Chris, Kyle, Dave A., Kaitlyn, Ashley, Liz

Why do both sides believe what they believe? What are the contributing factors? I know some of you may be on opposing sides, but try to approach this problem from a non-prejudicial viewpoint. Make it a fact gathering mission, not a desire to prove something or someone wrong. We will all write a paper on this when we are done discussing, so cite your sources, make copies, save urls, whatever you need to write your paper later. I will put the dvd on reserve in the library after Thursday so you can refer to that as well.

You need to research NAFTA as well. What is it? Who created it? Who was running the country when it was implemented? What effects has it had on both sides of the border? Does it work?


Some things to think about-
  • What is the social impact on the USA? In schools? In the workplace?
  • What is the economic impact? How will this affect your parents? What about the cost of education for you? Your kids?
  • Do you like the idea of education subsidies for grade school kids? College age people?
  • Driver's licenses for illegal immigrants? Official ID's? What would that do to the cost of auto insurance?
  • What are some immigration policies in other countries? What is the penalty for illegal immigration in Mexico? Sweden?
  • What has the result of a loose border policy in France?
  • What is multi-culturalism? How does that affect us here in our country?
  • How do you feel about the water stations in the Arizona border?
  • Have you ever gone without any luxuries? Do you have any idea what it might be like to not be able to afford medical care? Does that make a difference in the way you perceive people who want to come here?
  • Where is your family from originally? When did they immigrate?

Do it right this time. You will be accountable for your research and we will have a discussion in class as well as a written paper at the end.

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