Given the prominence and volume of those voices expressing fear and dislike of immigrants—especially of the undocumented variety—it’s easy to forget that theirs is a minority opinion. A Gallup poll released earlier this year found 75 percent of Americans think immigration is “generally a good thing” for the country.
A new analysis of public views on the politically charged topic provides a nuanced look at public opinion on this topic—and comes to some fascinating conclusions. For one: More patriotic Americans also tend to be more pro-immigration. CONT.
Tom Jacobs, Pacific Standard