Scott Russell Sanders Immigration

Scott Russell Sanders, an author, responds to writer Salman Rushdie’s belief that the effect of mass migration leads to, “‘the creation of radically new types of human being: people who root themselves in ideas rather than places,’” (Salman). He disagrees with Rushdie's response of migrating and explains how he should have responsibility and care for the environment then his desires.Sanders expresses his opinion through the utilization of description, cause and effect, and example. In Scott Russell Sanders’ response, he utilizes description to convey that moving is both beneficial and harmful. He states, “If we fish out a stream or wear out a field, or if the smoke from a neighbor’s chimney begins to crowd the sky, why, off we go to a new stream, a fresh field, a clean sky,” (Lines 10-13). This relates to his opinion because Sanders is explaining that mass migration leads to human “trails.” After moving from one place to another, people see that the land is no

In his response to Rushdie, he says, “Americans have dug the most canals, laid the most rails, built the most roads and airports of any nation,” (Lines 18-19). He explains how they have a system and attempts to persuade him into believing that there are many systems that are built which helped the environment. He makes Rushdie feel guilt for his actions but respectfully disagrees with his assertion. In addition it states, “...our heroes have been sailors, explorers, cowboys, prosecutor's, speculators, backwoods ramblers, rainbow-chasers, vagabonds of every stripe.” (Lines 3-6) This is a diversity quotes that explains how they haven’t shaken of the “unlimited space” and how the nation has restless movers who are working. The quote shows how Americans are mandatory to share Rushdie’s enthusiasm of his choice for