Newspaper Article

A new look at the immigration debate

Fridersdorf, Conor

2005

Overview

The problem is exacerbated by the negative focus of the immigration debate the most passionate advocates on both sides are against illegal immigration or a crackdown on illegal-immigration. But what are they for? After two decades of stalemate between these warring fractions, perhaps it is time to reframe the immigration debate. Perhaps enough voters will rally behind a comprehensive immigration policy only when Americans decide what they want their immigration policy to accomplish, rather than what they want it to avoid. In coming weeks, Beyond Borders Blog will engage readers over the question of what the United States should want out of its immigration policy. I encourage you to send your thoughts to conor.friedersdorf Meanwhile, the blog will host a book club of sorts. Anyone interested should order [George J. Borjas]' book it's available at Amazon.com and other book retailers. I'll post occasionally about ideas found within its chapters, publish letters sent by readers about the book and moderate debate among readers if enough people participate.

• Publisher: Los Angeles Newspaper Group
• Subject: Borjas, George J