Current Event #2

http://www.adelphia.net/news/read.php?id=13143354&ps=1012&cat=&cps=&lang=en

The article is on the subject of illegal immigration, and how the United States are planning to build a fence across the southern border. Coincidentally, the author of the article happens to be Hispanic. Despite her ethnic background, her insight is not biased in the least. However, a person of a different background may view the issue differently and may make different points.

The author is a good example of primary source. Reading the personal stories about the harsh situations of life in Mexico from the people and their feelings on the issue, one can understand how difficult life is for these “illegal immigrants”, and their reasons for attempting to find a better life. The addition of other people’s opinions helps to convince readers to understand their intentions.