Michael Scott

Michael Scott is a businessman from Southern California, an area that is home to many illegal immigrants. In the following viewpoint, he argues that the American government is not doing enough to enforce immigration laws and stop what he calls a “relentless flood” of illegal immigration. Among the steps he recommends is to deport illegal immigrants, increase border enforcement, and prosecute employers who hire illegal immigrants. Failing to control illegal immigration will result in great harm to the United States, he concludes.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Why are Americans hesitant to propose strong action against illegal immigrants, according to Scott?
2. What two basic actions does the author recommend to eliminate illegal immigration?
3. What does Scott consider to be the biggest lie of all"

In 1991, I accidentally stumbled...