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Reflections on Immigration                                                                             Emma Short   University of Nebraska at Kearney  SOWK-420: Diversity and Social Justice October 31, 2025    Did the  30 Days  video influence your views regarding undocumented immigrants or immigration policy in any way?   I found the 30 Days video very interesting. I was intrigued at the beginning of the video when Frank, his wife, and his group of friends took matters into their own hands to patrol the border. “I can’t stand by and watch thousands of people come into this country illegally.” (30 Days 3:42). I thought that he was courageous; his beliefs were strong enough to take time out of his weekends and personal life to patrol the border and protect his country. “F...

 Reflecting on Diversity  Emma Short University of Nebraska at Kearney  SOWK-420: Diversity and Social Justice Dr. Jody Van Laningham  October 10, 2025    With whom did you identify most strongly in the video, and why? (a list of the characters in the film is provided below.)       During this video, I found myself agreeing and relating to David Lee, Victor, and Gordon the most. They were very passionate about how they presented themselves. I consider myself American, but a significant portion of my family is of Irish and Italian descent. I was born in the United States and raised as an American. Davis Lee said the same thing. He identifies with being American. He is Chinese, but as he mentioned, he was born in America and educated there. This was very bold of him to say, especially with understanding Chinese Americans, who hold their traditions and culture extremely close to their hearts. I also liked that Victor said that he is a racis...