Discussion on the reality TV show 'The American'
Discussion on the potential reality TV show 'The American' where immigrants compete to become naturalized U.S. citizens, focusing on the positive aspects of citizenship and the benefits to America. The article highlights the importance of encouraging legal immigrants to become citizens and the potential impact on elections.
Key Points
- Encouraging legal immigrants to become citizens benefits both the individuals and the country
- Increased naturalization could lead to fairer elections
- Historical examples of successful citizenship drives in the U.S.
Pros
- Encourages legal immigrants to become citizens
- Focuses on the positive aspects of citizenship
- Potential benefits to America and fairer elections
Cons
- Real barriers to achieving citizenship such as cost and language requirements
- Dependence on voluntary efforts for citizenship education
- Potential political implications of naturalized immigrants' voting behavior