Persuasive Essay On 'Make America Great Again'

American Exceptionalism is a term used to define the ideal that America is far superior to all other countries. It has been used to justify unfair actions and used to cover up flaws. Children are taught from a young age that America is the model country, and the people living there can do no wrong. In school, each bad thing that America has done in history is skimmed over, yet the accomplishments and victories are taught in great detail. For years, Americans have hid behind the phrase American exceptionalism as a way to not only avoid taking responsibility for their actions but to not push themselves to be better, as they already consider themselves perfect. The concept of this exceptionalism impedes the progress and evolution of mankind as they give up caring and trying to better themselves.

Illegal immigration has become more of an important issue in the United States since Donald Trump’s campaign for president in 2016. Immigration can be known as the act of people crossing national borders to live permanently in other countries. It becomes illegal when they cross those borders without the legal right to be in those countries. The U.S. has been an immigrant country since the pilgrims in the 1600s and has ever since, been diverse. Most of the immigrants are Latinos that come from Central America, but they also come from all over the world. The current path to legal citizenship is flawed and needs to be reformed to allow rights to be upheld, equal and fair treatment of all applicants, and to facilitate the process altogether.

Lawful Immigration Reform is crucial to the U.S., a comprehensive modernization is needed for both immigrant and non-immigrant visas. This modernization needs to include substantially streamlining the process for all visas; reassessing the visa waiver; creating a point based high-skill migration program to fill areas where there is a skill shortage; and expanding temporary worker programs.

Due to events in the recent past, I have become aware that America’s government is definitely not as strong or as well run as it used to be. While I believe that the government may still be here in 2215, the future does not look so bright for us.

There has been much controversy over the years with the more pressing issue of immigration reform. Over the last couple of decades the Imigration reform situation has become a greater issue with the country and both major parties of the United States compromised on what should occur. The way the United States government has handle illegal immigrants has been a touchy subject that has much controversy around it. Today, we will be talking about ways the U.S. government can address the issue with an appropriate plan of action.

Leaving the racism out, you should vote for Donald J. Trump. Yes, we know that he has been in the mouth of everyone because of his racism, but he truly loves this nation. Based on his answers to a few questions he has more great ideas than Hillary Clinton. That said, is more convenient for us as citizens of the United States to vote for Trump. There are five points that I will share with you that will convince you to vote for Trump.

When we see outside today,you will see the different races and people. Well now some of those population might decrease, because of the new ban Donald J. Trump issued. He sighed the ban saying that citizens of North Korea, Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen are limiting entry to the U.S. Even though Iraqi citizens don’t have the same restrictions they are slowing their entry. President Trump states that this will be a great deal in for the safety of America and will help reduce the inconvenience for U.S. when applying citizenships. Later after the ban was officially decided he tweeted,"Making America Safe is my number one priority. We will not admit those into our country we cannot safely vet." When later asked homeland

Donald Trump portrays himself as the protagonist, because he thinks Illegal Immigration is a disgrace and that Hispanics are the sole villains to the American dream. This speculation is world-wide, to the GOP, think Trump is the antagonist. So far, the government has let illegal immigrants enter over the boarder to become free Americans. Hilary Clinton is interviewing with CNN News reporters and she spoke about the speculation as this, “Certainly from my perspective, what is being said (on the republican side) is incredibly offensive, it is unrealistic, it’s mean spirited”. She refers to Trump as a bully, and that everyone should follow the American Dream. Obama states after announcing that they can open the gates for the immigrants, “We can-I know we can, because ‘si puede’.”

"I would put forward a comprehensive health care program and fund it with an increase in corporate taxes.”

Although giving illegal immigrants amnesty might assist us in some ways, it would also create a monstrous situation that the United States would have to handle. These foreigners have committed a crime by crossing the border of our cherished country and by being granted legal status we are rewarding them for doing this unlawful act. If we administer these people a free citizenship into the United States we are conveying that it is an adequate response for us to give these illegal newcomers a place to live, financial security, and everything else that goes along with being a citizen of this phenomenal country. If you see an immigrant walking along the street, it doesn't necessarily mean they are a criminal. Just because they are in the U.S.

It was July 1, 2015 when Kate Steinle was shot. She was walking on a busy pier with her father when the shooting happened. The man accused of shooting her was a 45 year old man: Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez. He is an undocumented immigrant that had been deported 5 times already and had seven felony convictions. Kate Steinle died that day during surgery.

How can people make the sacrifice to cross the border, risking everything they must have a better life style and try to make something of themselves? Then it is all ripped away from their families including, belongings, careers, everything. All this takes place because of the debate about the illegal immigrants being deported back for not having permission to be in the United States legally. There are many of illegal immigrants who have made a living here, not committing crimes, but paying taxes just like everybody else. Some people think all immigrants even though they have done no crimes, should immediately be deported. But what good would that do the people who have not done any crimes or have been supporting our economy by getting jobs and paying taxes? Those people who have done no harm should be given the opportunity to stay in the United States.

Immigration is the act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country (“Immigrant”). Which began in the early 1600s, when the pilgrims from all over Eastern Europe, later Asia (Procon.org “Historical Timeline”) when the pilgrims came across to find freedom of religion and look for a better life. Immigration is the foundation of this country; however, immigration is one of the most talked about topics in the country in recent years. Immigration has had a positive impact on this nation’s economy by doing jobs as construction workers, and picking fruits and vegetables for the local markets. This is what immigrants are getting done, even with the little pay they receive there are some of the things immigrants have done to contribute to the workforce. If immigrants are contributing to the country, why are they not receiving any help in the process of becoming a citizen or getting visas so they can become legal residents? What kind of border control should the U.S implement on their borders?

John F Kennedy once said, “Every aspect of the American economy has profited from the contribution of immigrants.” According to Griswold, (2002), the United States has an economic edge in the world because of immigrants. The immigrants bring new ideas, bring an entrepreneurial spirit, bring new jobs, and bring a close family bond. In addition, they are eager to achieve the American dream. It is to our benefit to keep our doors open, in order to keep the economy, and the culture successful. Even though many people argue that employment rates will decrease for Americans, undocumented immigrants should gain legal status because they are beneficial to the economy, they increase tax revenues, and they are too large in number to mass deport.

Did you know that immigration has always been an issue in the US? For decades, immigrants of all races were being segregated for no reason, and it’s commencing again. Currently, there are about 11 million immigrants living illegally in the United States. Previous presidents like Barack Obama strived to protect illegal immigrants so they do not confront deportation. However, when his term came to an end and elections began, republican candidate Donald Trump made various offensive statements towards illegal immigrants, specifically Mexican ones. This sparked immense controversy about what his intentions were if he were elected and, if Mexicans really were drug dealers, criminals, and stole jobs in America. Once Donald Trump was elected, he promised to build a wall along the Mexican border to ensure Americans jobs were protected, and criminals stopped coming into the US. Despite everyone’s stands, a border wall that Donald Trump vows to build will not protect American jobs and reduce crime. A wall is extremely expensive and paying for it is unnecessary, it is an environmental catastrophe, and the wall will not halt drug dealers from transporting drugs, they will persist.