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Michael Edmonds Mr. Hadden
Sociology 255W April 26,2002

The Immigration Debate

Migration is a natural condition of humankind. People have traditionally moved voluntarily hope of freedom and economical, cultural and educational opportunities. As of recent there has been a conflict of interest in terms of immigration. Mr. John Isbister shows both sides in his book, The Immigration Debate. Although Mr. Isbister shows both sides on immigration, he is clearly proimmigration. He says, "immigrantscontribute positively to the quality of American life and that immigration is consistent with the moral values that Americans hold closest"isbister 4). He says immigratswill continue to add to America's melting pot theory.
He starts his book talking abouhistory ofnited States policy. The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 wereenacted as part to deny asylum toEuropean supporters of Democracy. The Immigration Act of 1924 was the first permanet limitation on immigration,......

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