Friday, June 27, 2008

Countering Misinformation part II

continued:

This is all really about public relations.


If we follow the NYT essay's advice regarding truth and fiction, we would say:

1. Immigrants PAY taxes.

2. Immigrants are law abiding people.

3. Immigrants contribute to the economy.

4. People usually migrate because of economic reasons.

5. Immigrants have more children because they are bringing cultural traditions from their home countries -
which often encourage large families.

6. ICE raids de-stabilize communities.

7. The immigration debate would be very different if employers were also arrested.

8. Most immigrants love the U.S. - and are very patriotic.


Now if you follow these directions, you might see things change:

Repeat these to yourself every day.
If you have a blog, post this information as often as you can (without making your blog look weird).
Tell these truths to everyone you know.
And pray to The Force, God, or any higher being that might be able to help.

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