The White House No Longer Views Illegal Immigration As A Crime
Hanson of Investor's Business Daily offers his opinion on the White House's new perspective on illegal immigration. The Obama Administration stated that "it will focus enforcement only on those who have committed crimes — with the implicit understanding that it is no longer a crime to illegally enter and reside in the United States". Hanson voices his concern towards this policy, stating that illegal immigration is not just a one-time crime as the immigrants lie frequently on their job applications of their origins. In addition, the cheap labor that illegal aliens give damages the labor value of actual American citizens. Hanson also emphasizes the unfairness of this policy, as it punishes people seeking legal immigration with delay or rejection while awarding illegal immigrants for breaking the law and seeking to the American border. Hanson states that he is in affirmation of having the illegal immigrants test for proficiency, American citizenship, or pay a fine but reiterates that many illegal aliens would not be willing to comply with those demands.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Monday Matters: Controversy
Path to Green Card for Illegal Immigrants
Julia Preston of the New York Times reported that the Obama administration was working on facilitating the procedure of getting an American green card for illegal immigrants related to legal American citizens. The current policy states that the American citizens must apply for green cards for their illegal immigrant relatives while the immigrants are deported back to their home country. Upon deportation, the aliens are barred from entering America for years even after eligibility for legal residency. Waivers for this barring are available but hard to obtain. The Obama administration seeks to establish the use of provisional waivers for the aliens before deportation so that they will most definitely come back to the States after eligibility for legal residency has been approved. In addition, this action does not require the approval of Congress, so the process can be applied quickly and efficiently. In doing so, the waiting time for legal residency will be cut down significantly. This policy has been met with positive feedback from the Latino population.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday Matters - Hola, Columnists! Synthesis
Thomas Friedman is one of the nation's most well-known columnist as he seeks to give his perspective on issues both domestically and internationally. Like Friedman's popular book The Lexus and the Olive Tree which depicts society's constant struggle between new innovations and old traditions, the world as depicted by Friedman is filled with struggles between differing factions. Friedman's main focus in his pieces is analyzes the issues and finding corresponding solutions, or at least better scenarios.
As a columnist, Thomas Friedman constantly asks the readers: "How can we make this situation better?" Friedman always looks for ways for people to achieve a desired effect in a situation. In regard to America's declining education, Friedman evaluates the correlation between academic achievement and the role of the parent in a student's academic career. Although Friedman acknowledges the importance of excellent teachers, he provides a different outlook in which parents can contribute to a stronger learning environment as well, allowing parents to take partial blame for the academic decline. In addition, in his analysis of the upcoming Egypt elections Friedman is quick to realize that the two strongest parties, the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafist Nour Party hold strong religious conservatism. Friedman's solution to those to want more liberties and more freedom is for secular divisions to ban together in order to take control of Egypt's new government.
Thomas Friedman always notices impending danger in situations. Friedman adds extra emphasis on dissension between differing factions such as the situation in Egypt, Syria, and even Iraq. In these revolutions, Friedman is concerned with factions fighting amongst themselves rather than working together to promote peace and prosperity. He firmly believes that parties should ban together against adversity such as his call to action for the youths of Syria in order to thwart the human rights violations of the reigning regime. With Iraq, Friedman praises the ability for the Kurds, the Sunnis, and the Shiites to ban together in peace to form a new democratic government.
In his many articles, Friedman holds an objective but rather optimistic view of the world. Although Friedman is aware of the dangers and disasters of society, he always looks for solutions or alleviations to problems. Friedman analyzes situations and his statements always have reasoning behind them. With strong knowledge and firm support, Friedman often knows what to do in many situations. His credibility as a columnist is unbeatable.
As a columnist, Thomas Friedman constantly asks the readers: "How can we make this situation better?" Friedman always looks for ways for people to achieve a desired effect in a situation. In regard to America's declining education, Friedman evaluates the correlation between academic achievement and the role of the parent in a student's academic career. Although Friedman acknowledges the importance of excellent teachers, he provides a different outlook in which parents can contribute to a stronger learning environment as well, allowing parents to take partial blame for the academic decline. In addition, in his analysis of the upcoming Egypt elections Friedman is quick to realize that the two strongest parties, the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafist Nour Party hold strong religious conservatism. Friedman's solution to those to want more liberties and more freedom is for secular divisions to ban together in order to take control of Egypt's new government.
Thomas Friedman always notices impending danger in situations. Friedman adds extra emphasis on dissension between differing factions such as the situation in Egypt, Syria, and even Iraq. In these revolutions, Friedman is concerned with factions fighting amongst themselves rather than working together to promote peace and prosperity. He firmly believes that parties should ban together against adversity such as his call to action for the youths of Syria in order to thwart the human rights violations of the reigning regime. With Iraq, Friedman praises the ability for the Kurds, the Sunnis, and the Shiites to ban together in peace to form a new democratic government.
In his many articles, Friedman holds an objective but rather optimistic view of the world. Although Friedman is aware of the dangers and disasters of society, he always looks for solutions or alleviations to problems. Friedman analyzes situations and his statements always have reasoning behind them. With strong knowledge and firm support, Friedman often knows what to do in many situations. His credibility as a columnist is unbeatable.
Monday Matters - Hola, Columnists! #4
US Forces finally out of Iraq
Thomas Friedman of New York Times analyzes the costs and benefits of the war on Iraq and speculates on Iraq's future. He states that the Iraqi war cost too much for it to be a success: in American lives, Iraqi lives, American dollars, and time. Later, Friedman analyzes how the war was mainly between the Al Qaeda and their ideology versus the Western/ American mentality. For the war's benefits, Friedman congratulates Iraq's first ever agreement between the state's Sunni, Shiite, and Kurd people. Friedman is anxious for the future of Iraq because if the different ethnic groups can coexist, it can become a strong democracy needed in the volatile Arab world.
Friedman views the war on Iraq extremely objectively. Throughout the column, Friedman analyzed the pros and cons of the war as well as speculated as to how Iraq can blossom into a full-fletched democratic state. He refers to a number of states undergoing the same issue as Iraq and really raises the question of unity among ethnic groups in Iraq. Friedman also includes Russia in his example of how Iraq could become in the future, a loosely-held democracy, with a brief mentioning of how Russia is finally turning towards a stronger democracy in the event of new thinking. Friedman wants to let the American people whether or not the Iraqi war was worth it and how Iraq can blossom and really make all the American lives and money worth it.
Thomas Friedman of New York Times analyzes the costs and benefits of the war on Iraq and speculates on Iraq's future. He states that the Iraqi war cost too much for it to be a success: in American lives, Iraqi lives, American dollars, and time. Later, Friedman analyzes how the war was mainly between the Al Qaeda and their ideology versus the Western/ American mentality. For the war's benefits, Friedman congratulates Iraq's first ever agreement between the state's Sunni, Shiite, and Kurd people. Friedman is anxious for the future of Iraq because if the different ethnic groups can coexist, it can become a strong democracy needed in the volatile Arab world.
Friedman views the war on Iraq extremely objectively. Throughout the column, Friedman analyzed the pros and cons of the war as well as speculated as to how Iraq can blossom into a full-fletched democratic state. He refers to a number of states undergoing the same issue as Iraq and really raises the question of unity among ethnic groups in Iraq. Friedman also includes Russia in his example of how Iraq could become in the future, a loosely-held democracy, with a brief mentioning of how Russia is finally turning towards a stronger democracy in the event of new thinking. Friedman wants to let the American people whether or not the Iraqi war was worth it and how Iraq can blossom and really make all the American lives and money worth it.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday Matters - Hola, Columnist! #3
Egypt!
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman offers his opinion on the upcoming election in Egypt. Between the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafist Nour Party, Friedman questions whether the new democratic election will be a step forward or a step back for the Egyptian people. Friedman questions whether the uprising Muslim parties can bring the Egyptian economy up as they are more focused on instilling traditional Muslim traditions back into the country. In addition, Friedman wonders whether the Arab people will shy away from the Muslim factions in pursuit for more secular parties that actually want to restore the nation in the future. Friedman calls for secular parties to ban together in order to take over the elections and actually bring Egypt on the right track economically and politically.
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman offers his opinion on the upcoming election in Egypt. Between the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafist Nour Party, Friedman questions whether the new democratic election will be a step forward or a step back for the Egyptian people. Friedman questions whether the uprising Muslim parties can bring the Egyptian economy up as they are more focused on instilling traditional Muslim traditions back into the country. In addition, Friedman wonders whether the Arab people will shy away from the Muslim factions in pursuit for more secular parties that actually want to restore the nation in the future. Friedman calls for secular parties to ban together in order to take over the elections and actually bring Egypt on the right track economically and politically.
Monday Matters - Hola, Columnist! #2
Past v. Future
Columnist Thomas Friedman of New York Times analyzes the current rebellion in Syria and the recent rebellion in Egypt. Friedman fears that the rebellion in Syria will cause dissension between different factions rather than promote democracy. Friedman talks about how both nations are battling over new democratic ideas and old traditional ways, similar to his book The Lexus and The Olive Tree. Friedman calls for support for these democratic youths who are standing up against oppression for their human rights. He also advises that democracy must begin immediately or else a civil war may erupt between the old and the new factions in the two nations.
Columnist Thomas Friedman of New York Times analyzes the current rebellion in Syria and the recent rebellion in Egypt. Friedman fears that the rebellion in Syria will cause dissension between different factions rather than promote democracy. Friedman talks about how both nations are battling over new democratic ideas and old traditional ways, similar to his book The Lexus and The Olive Tree. Friedman calls for support for these democratic youths who are standing up against oppression for their human rights. He also advises that democracy must begin immediately or else a civil war may erupt between the old and the new factions in the two nations.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Research (Older)
How About Better Parents?
Columnist Thomas Friedman seeks to lighten the burden of teachers to give students a great education. In his column "How About Better Parents?", Friedman illustrates how parents give a significant influence in a student's education. Parents who are more active in the school life of their children produce children who score higher as opposed to parents who are more indifferent to their child's daily learning. Active participation can include asking how a child's day was a school, reading with the child at an early age, monitoring homework and rewarding their efforts. Showing a genuine interest in the wellbeing of a student can seriously boost their academic achievements. Regardless of socioeconomic background, parents who value the social connection between parent and student will see an average of 25 points higher in the PISA test, the "equivalent of well over half a school year".
Friedman is against putting all the blame of American's declining education on teachers. He firmly believes that parent should take an active role in a student's education in order to boost academic achievement. Friedman cites numerous studies done on the demographics of those students who took the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), such as the OECD and the American School Board Journal, stating that “just asking your child how was their school day and showing genuine interest in the learning that they are doing can have the same impact as hours of private tutoring. It is something every parent can do, no matter what their education level or social background". Friedman wants to convey to parents, as well as students, that both parties should seek an intimate relationship and interest in education in order to succeed in academics.
Columnist Thomas Friedman seeks to lighten the burden of teachers to give students a great education. In his column "How About Better Parents?", Friedman illustrates how parents give a significant influence in a student's education. Parents who are more active in the school life of their children produce children who score higher as opposed to parents who are more indifferent to their child's daily learning. Active participation can include asking how a child's day was a school, reading with the child at an early age, monitoring homework and rewarding their efforts. Showing a genuine interest in the wellbeing of a student can seriously boost their academic achievements. Regardless of socioeconomic background, parents who value the social connection between parent and student will see an average of 25 points higher in the PISA test, the "equivalent of well over half a school year".
Friedman is against putting all the blame of American's declining education on teachers. He firmly believes that parent should take an active role in a student's education in order to boost academic achievement. Friedman cites numerous studies done on the demographics of those students who took the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), such as the OECD and the American School Board Journal, stating that “just asking your child how was their school day and showing genuine interest in the learning that they are doing can have the same impact as hours of private tutoring. It is something every parent can do, no matter what their education level or social background". Friedman wants to convey to parents, as well as students, that both parties should seek an intimate relationship and interest in education in order to succeed in academics.
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