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The Immigration Reform HaggadahWhat makes the current wave of immigration different from all past immigration? In the past immigrants embraced America and hastened to assimulate but current immigrants eschew becoming Americans and assert their differences. In the past immigrants were self reliant and eager to learn English but current immigrants demand special assistance, affirmative action and support for their language. In the past immigrants were thankful to be able to participate in the American economy but current immigrants think they are doing Americans a favor by working.
In the past immigrants filled the land but then their numbers abated as
assimilation proceeded but current immigrants increase in number making ethnic division more likely.
The Wise Son asks: "What are the immigration laws, statutes, and ordinances?"
The Evil Son has excluded himself from questions of immigration.
The Simple Son asks: "What is immigration?"
And then there is the son who doesn't even know how to ask.
Tim Aaronson |