Migrants and Europe

February 26, 2016

Current Unit of Study: Unit 3




Synopsis
With the crisis involving Europe and the huge influx of migrants, much of Europe's youth are beginning to become hateful and intolerant to these migrants. The majority of them come from Lebanon, Syria and Iraq due to the many issues these countries have been facing. Although many of the countries such as Germany had been welcoming towards these people, ideas have shifted. A group called the youth of Europe who originally welcomed migrants have now become hostile, fearing for the loss of European culture and identity.  

Analysis
It has always been common for European countries to be resistant towards welcoming others into their countries and accepting their culture, but recently this has gotten worse. Because of the huge numbers of migrants entering the countries due to the unfortunate cause of forced migration, many people including the Youth of Europe are protesting the arrival of any more migrants.

Link to the original article:
http://www.voanews.com/content/european-young-turn-against-immigration/3161406.html

Illegal Immigration Is Not The Only Problem - Visas Are Too

February 5th 2016

Current unit of study: Unit 3



Synopsis:

After the terror attack on 9/11 and and San Bernardino in California, the topic of addressing legal immigration is far more critical to our national security. Along with this comes the major issue of immigration. Although many Americans are wishing for tighter border patrol, this isn't the only issue. Visas are now contributing to the problem as well, as the government has shortcomings on the way they do background checks. The process of screening or vetting for foreigners applying for immigration visas is flawed, meaning more of the religiously radicalized and others with ill-willed intentions can make it easily in and decide to stay for long periods of time if not, forever.

Analysis:

Due to the pressing topic of illegal immigration, many Americans are beginning to develop strong ideas and beliefs regarding the situation, when in reality there is one related issue just as prominent: Visas. Of course there are many different kinds of visas ranging from student visas to religious visas, but are they being used properly? No. Because of the flawed process undergone through screening, more and more  immigrants are beginning to abuse the privilege of the visa. Workers who come her for their jobs use these visas to  bring their families over. Not only does this contribute to brain drain,  but also the process of unauthorized immigration.