America and Modern-Day Immigration

             Immigration is to come into a country of which one is not a native for permanent residence. People that immigrate usually leave their native country to escape political power, persecution, war, or poor opportunities (Alternatives for the Americas 1). The government in the native country is usually responsible for people taking these actions. A history of the United States is in many ways a history of immigration. In the late 19th and early 20th century, millions of people immigrated to the United States from European countries such as Ireland, Poland, Germany, Italy, and Russia to escape famine, political or religious persecution, and to pursue the promise of political and economic freedom in this country.
             When these immigrants came to this country they saw the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, send in New York harbor to welcome the stream of immigrants arriving on Ellis Island. At its base in the inscription reads: "Give me you're tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore, send these, the homeless...I lift my lamp beside the golden door." Immigration has and continues to be, an important element of strength of the United States. It brings diversity in ideas and people. Many of the current immigrants come from non-European countries, such as, are from Cuba, Haiti, China, and Japan. These people are of Hispanic and Asian descent. A discussion of immigration problems is often seen as racist. Indeed, many oppose immigration on racial grounds. This is wrong. It is important to welcome all people and give them opportunities for our forefathers, and we had. However, immigration is in a crisis in the United States, and our immigration policies need a major overhaul.
             To address the problems with immigration, we must turn to our government. Government is the act or process of authoritative direction or control. The United States government is one of the biggest in the worl...

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