Liberal Vs. Conservative: Immigration

Liberal Vs. Conservative: Immigration

Where do you stand on the issue???

Vandi is an immigrant born in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Immigration: What is the issue?

The debate is not about whether we should allow immigration – it’s about how we do so in a way that protects American sovereignty, respects the rule of law, and is beneficial to all Americans.

View of Group #1

• Support legal immigration only. Oppose amnesty(forgiveness) for those who enter the U.S. illegally (illegal immigrants).

• The borders should be secured before addressing the problem of the illegal immigrants currently in the country.

• Illegal immigrants weaken our economy.

View of Group #2

• Support legal immigration. Support amnesty for those who enter the U.S. illegally (undocumented immigrants).

• believe that undocumented immigrants have a right to:

  — all educational and health benefits that citizens receive (financial aid, welfare, social security and medicaid), regardless of legal status.

  — the same rights as American citizens.

• It is unfair to arrest millions of undocumented immigrants.

Poll

Who do you agree with on the issue of Immigration?

• Group #1: Illegal immigrants cannot be citizens.

• Group #2: Illegal immigrants should be able to gain American citizenship.

Open Ended

Why did you choose View #1 or #2?

So that you know.....

• Group #1 was the Conservative (usually Republican)

• Group #2 was the Liberal View (usually Democrat)