Immigration in America

Immigration in America

“…Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” (Lazarus l.10-12). These powerful words are inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, which extend an invitation to immigrants who desire to seek a better life in America. Many immigrants come to the United States with a vision of improving their lives by taking advantage of America’s many positive qualities. Immigration to the United States is one of the country’s most rich and most positive attribute because it ensures freedom and provides opportunity for immigrants while also creating diversity within the country.

Immigration to America ensures freedom to all immigrants. Whether it is the freedom of expression or freedom of civil liberties, everyone desires freedom. In America citizens are given political freedom which entitles them to various other types of freedom with minimal suppression of ideas or choices. America provides the freedom of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to all citizens. This country encourages intellectual freedom which may determine a citizen’s level of success. The United States also provides democratic freedom that allows its citizens to have a voice in the government. Religious freedom is also available in America.

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Religion is a part of America’s foundation. While Christianity is widely practiced within this country, minority religions are also welcome (Scruton p.58). Ideally, America prides itself on the ability to ultimately give freedom to all citizens. Whether a native-born or an immigrant citizen, America’s freedom is attainable for all, and can possibly open windows of opportunities that lead to a life filled with peace and happiness.

America is the land of opportunity for all immigrants. The United States establishes many opportunities for its citizens. In America, a citizen’s success level rises and falls according the effort and hard work put forth. Education is one successful American opportunity, and is a pillar in America’s success. Education, in America, determines a person’s job opportunities and level of income. American schools teach students that they can choose their own vision of success and then give them the skills they need to pursue that vision. Wealth is another opportunity that America provides. The United States prides itself on being a merit-based nation that assures all citizens that regardless of the circumstances to which a citizen is born, with hard work and determination we all have equal chances in life. In this country, all people are ensured that they are all competing on fair and level playing fields, allowing all to have equal chances and opportunities when achieving success (Myers). Homeownership is another American opportunity. All citizens have the right to buy or sale property. Owning land and a house is an American idealistic goal and is essential in achieving the American Dream. The United States provides many opportunities for all and welcomes immigrants to take advantage of them to improve their livelihood.

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Immigration in America creates diversity.