Chapter 16

This was a very fascinating chapter because it brings back elements from previous chapters even though it is in a more modern age and in a time where one would suspect the racist undertones of immigration to lessen, and they do not. For example the general public feelings toward immigration during this time were for tighter regulations and to lessen the amount of people who were allowed into the country. The book explains that most of these feelings stemmed  from the Iranian hostage situation and a general feeling of unrest and unease. Upon reading the chapter I still have questions regarding the  select commission. Besides once having a strong affinity for nativist policies I do not understand the role they play today? However I do know that they are less nativist than they once were.