(iverson's) currentbuzz: Gee, what a surprise, all "immigrants" aren't the same

To me, one of the greatest mass media failings of the current mainstream press is its insistence on simplification of issues. With the web, you might think some news purveyors would begin to build context for difficult issues. There is no longer the competition for space in the "news hole."

So this story about one segment of the multidimensional group of humans who are immigrants in the U.S.A. is a welcome reminder that the issue of immigration isn't just the one note sounded about illegals entering the states and doing things like driving to work, working, etc.

Issues of equity, fairness and what we as humans in the U.S.A. hold as values come into play. When did we begin to forget the idea that we should treat others as we would be treated ourselves.

More of our native-born citizens should look to the "increasingly savvy" immigrants to find ways to get elected representatives at all levels of government to respond to them.

More power and visibility also has its risks, especially considering the high emotional pitch of the immigration debate in the U.S. But Kapoor says the risk of a backlash is necessary for a chance at success. "There is that risk if we are more visible that we will get targeted by anti-immigrant groups," says Kapoor. "But without us, there is no one to represent the interests of this community. We don't want taxation without representation, so we'll continue to push for reform."

Source: businessweek.com