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Great American Think-Off

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June 16, 2008

"An Oregon man is the winner of this year's Great American Think-Off, a national philosophy competition that gives ordinary people the chance to debate some of life's perplexing questions.

This year's question: "Does immigration strengthen or threaten the United States?"

Craig Allen, of West Linn, Ore., won a gold medal Saturday after a live audience in New York Mills decided he was most convincing when arguing that the system of immigration and immigration policy is broken. He says it encourages an influx of illegal immigrants and poses a threat to the country."

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Why do you think he won the debate when his answers were so negative towards immigration?

How does this story reflect the national sentiment towards immigrants and immigration?

Posted on  Monday, June 16, 2008By Amanda
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