The argument of whether or not to pass anti-immigration legislation is simple, but the implications of making such a decision are quite complex: One side moves that the government should continue to allow any foreign citizen into America, no questions asked, no rights removed, and leave it to the ju

The question remains, is it worth giving up two hundred years of tradition so crucial to America’s success in an effort to thwart the perpetual terrorist threat? Or is it enough to simply rely on the nation’s existing, steadfast judicial system to sift out any threats and protect both it’s citizens without stripping the rights of innocent foreign citizens?

Legislation has not been passed yet to close the borders to all immigration, but the PATRIOT act was an ample start. If the fear continues, the American way of life could change drastically, permanently. As the country is today, immigrants and foreign influence account for much of the society’s structure. For example, if the borders were closed, the political party system would undergo a dramatic shift, as there would no longer be a need to appeal to the “ethnic vote.” America would loose it’s reputation as being a “Melting Pot” of all cultures, which is either good or bad depending on one’s opinion. There would be no more “American Dream,” as America would become the unreachable, untouchable paradise for so many people hoping to escape their own societies. By closing it’s borders to immigration, America would no doubt attract animosity from countries which it depends on for foreign capitol, risking the loss of such valuable resources.

Attorney General John Ashcroft has been an outspoken ringleader in the passing and perpetuation of recent anti-immigration legislation. As a heading for his new US Department of Justice web

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