9. Should "illegals" be able to become citizens? Due Wednesday

Read all of the previous comments. Choose one which you think is particularly thoughtful. Summarize the comment and then ask several questions about the author's position. The questions should trouble the writers thinking and lead to more questions.

8. Both Rola and Luis ask: Should undocumented immigrants have 'a shot at the American Dream'? Due Fri. Nov. 16

In March and April, 2006, illegal immigration, mostly Hispanic, became a major national issue as Congress debated immigration legislation and well over 1 million demonstrators took to the streets of American cities seeking a path toward citizenship for undocumented migrants.

The first reading in your packet deals with undocumented immigrants and the debate about what should be done about and/or for them. After reading it answer the following questions


1. The presence of undocumented migrants pose societal, economic, security and political issues. In each case, why?

2. Why do you suppose Senator Cornyn and others in the Senate and the House oppose "an easier path to citizenship" for undocumented migrants?

3. What do you think of such a path and why?