If we are to analyze migration patterns across the world, it becomes necessary to first define and understand the reasons for which migration has been identified as problematic. Perhaps the dilemma that is most associated with the thought of migration is that of illegal immigration. For purposes of this paper, it would be most prudent to focus on the illegal immigration to which we know best as Americans; the United States. The US border patrol makes over one-million apprehensions every year (FAIR 1). There seems to be two dominate schools of thought toward immigration

Policy progress concerning the issue of illegal immigration is small, despite the time spent debating it. This is due to the variance of opinion and unwillingness of the government to make any rash changes out of fear of upsetting their constituents. Nevertheless, the problem has not grown to catastrophic proportions quite yet, so immediate reform may not be a necessity.

Synonymous with our democratic society, there is a counter argument to Nader’s opinion. This could best be expressed by the views of another former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan. Buchanan actually sees immigration as nothing more then that of an invasion. “A country that loses control of its borders is not a country” (Issues 1). He even advocates the use of military troops to assist in the limit of migration from Mexico. “I think the vast majority of American people want immigration reform” says Buchanan. In his case “reform” refers to a massive decline in the foreigners let across the borders, namely to no more then 250,000 per year (Issues 2). With new issues concerning the treat of terrorism and political violence, it seems very unlikely that Mr. Buchanan will sway any more liberal on this issu

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