1. Lawrence Auster writes that the increase in immigration from non-Western nations creates ethnic conflict and threatens American cultural values. Ben Wattenberg asserts that immigrants actually strengthen America by increasing its population and by exporting Western values to relatives abroad. Whose viewpoint do you agree with? Why?
2. George J. Borjas argues that massive immigration is straining the nation’s economy because immigrants often apply for welfare and compete with low-skilled native-born workers for jobs. Joel Kotkin maintains that growing populations of immigrants are helping the economy by providing a market for consumer goods and by opening up small businesses. What evidence does each author present to support his conclusion? Whose argument is more persuasive? Explain.