Immigrants Legal Illegal Or Just Human
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Immigrants: Legal, Illegal, or Just Human?
Summary
For 70,000 years, since our ancestors left Africa, humans have journeyed across the globe, reaching every corner of the world. We're known for our tool-making but also as natural wanderers. Today, as discussions of colonizing Mars emerge, it's clear our desire to explore and settle new lands hasn't diminished.Word Count: 1,590
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From the savannas of Africa, our species has spread worldwide. Whether motivated by the promise of a better life, driven out by circumstances, or propelled by curiosity, human history is rich with the tales of migration. Adapting to new climates, cultivating land, or negotiating with local populations?"migration often brings challenges. While these encounters can sometimes foster mutual benefit, they too often lead to conflict, with warfare marking the conquest of land.
In the U.S., even the earliest European settlers were immigrants who lacked understanding of local languages and customs. Native Americans had lived here for 15,000 to 25,000 years before European arrival, which quickly turned from curious coexistence to domination. While there were brief periods of friendship, the settlers often claimed land, ignoring the Native Americans' concepts of land sharing.
Despite diverse backgrounds, the United States thrived due to the influx of people?"voluntary and involuntary?"from around the globe. This diversity has made us technologically and culturally rich. We have grown from a population of 100 million to over 300 million, showcasing the undeniable contributions of immigrants.
My own family’s story reflects this legacy. My father, technically an "illegal" immigrant, came to America from Russia. Political upheavals like World War I and the Russian Revolution delayed his arrival. By the time he reached Ellis Island, he had to lie about his age to avoid deportation. Later, after the war, his truthful acknowledgment led to a happy ending?"he retired early due to American justice eventually prevailing.
Today, immigration remains a hotly debated issue. Millions of undocumented workers are vital to agriculture, construction, and service industries. Yet some states, like Arizona in 2004, have enacted restrictions, leading to economic losses?"billions in unharvested crops, for instance. This overlooks the reality that many xenophobic policies harm both undocumented workers and local economies.
Politically, the end of the braceros program in the 1960s?"a system allowing Mexican workers?"created workforce gaps. Fortunately, by 1983, policies evolved to grant residency to 3 million workers. However, economic dynamics like U.S. corn subsidies have driven Mexican farmers out of business, forcing them to seek livelihoods across the border.
Globally, countries like Japan face worker shortages due to their strict immigration policies. In contrast, the children of immigrants in the U.S. contribute to our economy. Many undocumented workers also pay taxes and impact economic prosperity positively.
Addressing immigration requires complex, international cooperation. Starvation and poverty drive migration, but improved local job opportunities could reduce these flows. As we've seen in historical efforts like the Marshall Plan, investing in international development can stabilize regions, preventing mass migration and fostering global prosperity.
Reflecting on my multicultural family, it's clear that positive, inclusive solutions to immigration challenges benefit us all. We must adopt compassionate, comprehensive strategies that recognize our shared humanity and interconnected futures. Only by doing so can we ensure survival and prosperity for everyone.
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