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Running head: PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION 0
What should countries do to address the problem of illegal immigration?
Illegal immigration has been a problem for decades, and the blame rests on politicians who are not ready to enforce the law. There is still a chance of fixing it, and most of the immigrants would be prepared to rally around this plan that comprises of the rule of law, decency, and common sense. As a result, this paper provides synthesized rhetorical analysis of three sources addressing the issue of what should countries do to address the problem of illegal immigration? The sources that analyzed in the paper are, controlling illegal immigration: on the scope for cooperation with a transit country, press coverage of the refugee and migrant crisis in the EU: A content analysis of five European countries, and solving illegal immigration [For Real].
The first source about controlling illegal immigration targets politicians in developed countries as the intended audience. The article has rich literature on the immigration policy that if implemented by the lawmakers of developed countries would substantially address the problem of illegal immigration.
The purpose of this text is to offer insights into the rule of law that would be used in addressing illegal immigration. The article raises the question of the assistance that leads to an increase in migration pressure from developing countries. It was articulated when the U.S raised the issue of illegal immigration from Mexico and other African countries.
The authors of this article are credible since they are authors and academicians in prominent universities. The reasons provided on how to handle the issue of illegal immigration depicts the credibility of these authors.
Reader's reaction to the article can be positive because it brings a lot of hope to deal with the immigration issue. The article is portrayed as to evoke the sufferings that immigrant employees have undergone probably when being treated as illegal immigrants, yet they are contributing to the economic growth of a country.
The elements are organized professionally. In short, the arrangement seems logical because the article is organized, starting with the abstract to a conclusion that offers comprehensive research on the topic.
Finally, the article was first published on the 3rd of July 2014 at the University of Bath. The article can be said it was timely since it happens during the review of International Economics, where the issue of illegal immigration was a critical factor in the discussion.
The second source is a project report written by three authors about press coverage of the refugee and migrant crisis in the European Union with consideration of five European countries. The report is meant to address leaders of different countries as well as the public about cooperation as well as shaping ways to find solutions to illegal immigration. The article comprehensively discusses issues that caused over 200,000 refugees and migrants to flee for safety across the Mediterranean Sea. It advises leaders of different countries to ensure there is adequate security in their respective countries to avoid creating problems to other countries.
The purpose of this report is to offer critical insights into every nation's press culture during the relevant period of setting agenda for the current refugee and migrant crisis. It addresses how the media have predominant themes while covering welfare and cultural threats. Authors have written this article through the provision of examples such as over 1300 people who drowned in 2015 while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
The authors of this article are credible since they are authors and academicians in prominent universities. The reasons provided on how to handle the issue of illegal immigration, as well as the provision of real-time examples, depict the credibility of these authors.
Reader's reaction to the article can be positive because it narrates some solutions like internal security of individual countries to assist in reducing refugee and migrant crisis. The report is portrayed as to evoke the problems that refugees face while trying to flee for safety in other countries, for instance, some them end up dying of hunger or even drowning.
The elements are organized professionally. In short, the arrangement seems logical because the article is organized, starting with the abstract to a conclusion that offers comprehensive research on the topic.
Finally, the article was first published on the 9th of May 2016 at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The report can be said it was timely since it was done immediately after thousands of refugees drowned due to overcrowding into unsafe boats while crossing the Mediterranean Sea. The event led to a massive public outcry that increases rescue operations. At the same time, UNHCR was engaged in large-scale media advocacy to convince European nations to help more refugees.
Third and the last source is a YouTube video titled, ‘Solving Illegal Immigration' by Sonia. Throughout the video, the speaker seems to address U.S. politicians on how to stem illegal immigration. It has been established as per the video that politicians have wholly failed to address this issue appropriately. Since the author is a journalist, she discusses her subjects through the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and books to reach as many people as possible.
The purpose of this video is to take on a personal, powerful, and emotional journey to depict reasons, why solutions pushed for many decades by the politicians in the United States to stem illegal immigration, have failed. It is known through the articulation of the events that happened to her in person as well as what happened to others.
The speaker in the video seems credible because she is an award-winning journalist and has experience in tackling the nation's intractable problems such as immigration, drug addiction, and hunger. Besides, she has won many prestigious book and journalism awards.
Reader's reaction to the video can be positive because she tells people about some solutions such as internal security of individual countries to assist in reducing refugee and migrant crisis. The article is portrayed as to evoke the problems immigrants face in the U.S. while seeking essential services.
The elements are not organized professionally. In short, the arrangement seems not logical because the video lies between speech and also teachings to the audience. It has no specific order though the central theme is well articulated.
Finally, the video was first published on the 15th of March 2017 at TEDx Pennsylvania Avenue. The video can be said it was timely since it was done when Trump Administration is trying to handle immigration issues in the U.S., but the administration is facing a lot of resistance. The speaker attempts to persuade politicians to find permanent solutions to the problem of illegal immigration.
In conclusion, these three sources have one thing in common, and they deal with addressing issues on how to handle the problem of illegal immigration. Their primary intended audience is politicians who are seen to be potential in offering lasting solutions to these problems through making laws to ensure that immigration policies are appropriately implemented.
Works cited
Djajić, S., & Michael, M. S. (2014). Controlling illegal immigration: on the scope for cooperation with a transit country. Review of International Economics, 22(4), 808-824.
Berry, M., Garcia-Blanco, I., & Moore, K. (2016). Press coverage of the refugee and migrant crisis in the EU: A content analysis of five European countries.
Sonia, N. [Sonia Nazario].(2017, March, 15). Solving Illegal Immigration [For Real] [TEDx Pennsylvania Avenue] Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA_SUOareNQ&vl=en
