Samuel Francis

In the following viewpoint syndicated columnist Samuel Francis contends that mass immigration to the United States makes it easier for terrorists—such as those responsible for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks—to operate. According to Francis, many urban communities have been overrun with foreign-born residents, creating ideal “staging areas” for Middle Eastern terrorists to hide and plan their attacks. Francis claims that the best way to reduce the terrorist threat is to close the nation’s borders.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. In Francis’s opinion, what are the two dimensions of the relationship between immigration and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks?
2. How many identifiable nationalities exist in Patterson, New Jersey, as reported by the author?
3. According to British researcher R. Gunaratna, why do...