Two-Column Web Journal

URL #1: http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/15/georgia.legislature/index.html?iref=allsearch

Facts/ Arguments from the source:

*Blame immigrants for overcrowding schools and draining taxpayers' dollars
*Toughest anti-immigration legislation in the nation

Personal Response:

I wonder how valid anti-immigrants' arguments are. It seems everything is based on hear-say, and nothing is actually proven either way.

Citation

Valdes, Gustavo. "Georgia Governor to Sign Law Targeting Illegal Immigration - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 21 Apr. 2011. Web. 28 Apr. 2011. .

URL #2: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/20/135574803/arizonas-strict-immigration-law-one-year-later

Facts/ Arguments from the Source:

*A year after SB1070 was signed, supporters call it a success, opponents say it's a disaster
*An estimated 100,000 to 200,000 (so specific) illegals have left due to the "unwelcoming atmosphere for illegal immigrants"
*Arizona still divided over 1070 issue

Personal Response:

These "facts" that Pearce present as measures indicative of "progress" seem insubstantial. Although I was pleased to read that he focused only on border security and not persecuting illegals in schools or hospitals, I think he has a very strange way in thinking when he proclaims that he will do whatever is personally necessary to stop this "invasion".

Citation

Robbins, Ted. "A Year Later, Arizona Still Split Over Immigration : NPR." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. 21 Apr. 2011. Web. 28 Apr. 2011. .

URL #3: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/21/education/21winerip.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2

Facts/Arguments from Source:

*Isabel Castillo, an illegal immigrant who arrived in America at age 6, graduated from college magna cum laude in three and a half years with a degree in social work and a 4.0 GPA after working as a waitress from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week for a year to save up for college.
*"I tell them I'm a human being living like anyone else, not a criminal."

Personal Response:

This story makes the failure of the Dream Act especially poignant because it puts a pretty face on the image of illegal immigrants looking to better themselves. It proves that not everyone would abuse it, and in this case, America DOES need more people like Isabel- relentlessly determined, very hard-working, and incredibly intelligent and resourceful.

Citation

Winerip, Michael. "Dream Act Advocate Turns Failure Into Hope." New York TImes. Web.