Compose a brief essay of at least 400 words but no more than 600 words (not including your references list) on the following topic, referring to and critiquing relevant ideas from at least three of the Week 9 readings as you develop your thoughts:

Immigration, legal and illegal, is becoming a highly charged emotional issue in America's political landscape. Yet, as ‘Baby Boomers' retire, birthrates indicate that American citizens are not reproducing at a rate sufficient to replace these retiring workers. A concern is that fewer domestic workers will cause our economy to shrink. Another concern is that tens of thousands of children and teenagers, fleeing poverty and violence in Central and South America, are congregating on America's southern border.

As we near the 2016 Presidential election cycle, the topic of immigration promises to become an issue in political campaigns at the Federal, State and local levels.

Some suggest that the solution to illegal immigration is a legal immigration policy that is enforced and that efficiently addresses the future needs of this country.

Some of the complexity of this issue includes the availability of labor, a lack of high skill versus an abundance of low skill workers, STEM and student visas, temporary work visas for agriculture workers, amnesty for the ~11.5 million undocumented immigrants currently residing in this nation, and ending "chain immigration."

To complete this assignment, use the assigned course readings as well as your own research. As you know, students need to be careful when researching information. Please be certain that any external source you use in this course is legitimate and accurate. If you are uncertain whether a source is credible, ask. Be certain to properly identify your sources.

In an effort to secure votes, both major political parties have immigration platforms. Examine each group's proposals (there may be several: pick one and be certain to identify the sponsor). Between the two parties, which ideas are common? What are the ideas that differentiate these two groups?

(CRITICAL THINKING) Based upon the individual world-view you developed in the first five weeks of this course, identify the various issues and founding documents and ideas that bear upon a consideration of this topic and critique their importance in relation to this topic. Some values and rights may be in conflict with others. Critical thinking will help you establish what you believe is the relative weight each should have in reaching a resolution.

In an essay of no more than 600 words, synthesize what you have learned earlier this semester (equality, rule of law, States Rights, and so on), with your research to build a logical and non-emotional argument by which you are able to analyze and discuss this issue with some depth of insight.

What are the concerns regarding immigration? What are future issues that an immigration policy should address? Be certain to discuss the similarities and differences between the proposals of both parties. After carefully examining the proposals of both major parties, which, if any, proposal best addresses national concerns? Properly reference three of the assigned readings and include at least one, legitimate, external source in your composition.In an effort to secure votes, both major political parties have immigration platforms. Examine each group's proposals (there may be several: pick one and be certain to identify the sponsor). Between the two parties, which ideas are common? What are the ideas that differentiate these two groups?

Based upon the individual world-view you developed in the first five weeks of this course, identify the various issues and founding documents and ideas that bear upon a consideration of this topic and critique their importance in relation to this topic. Some values and rights may be in conflict with others. Critical thinking will help you establish what you believe is the relative weight each should have in reaching a resolution.

In an essay of no more than 600 words, synthesize what you have learned earlier this semester (equality, rule of law, States Rights, and so on), with your research to build a logical and non-emotional argument by which you are able to analyze and discuss this issue with some depth of insight.What are the concerns regarding immigration? What are future issues that an immigration policy should address? Be certain to discuss the similarities and differences between the proposals of both parties. After carefully examining the proposals of both major parties, which, if any, proposal best addresses national concerns? Properly reference three of the assigned readings and include at least one, legitimate, external source in your composition.