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There are many parts of the country where illegal immigration is not a pressing issue... Places far from any U.S. border; places where the economy isn?t strong enough to attract workers. But some Americans in these places see a direct link between their experiences and the experiences of the millions of immigrants who cross the border illegally for economic reasons. Nineteen-year-old Machlyn Blair lives in rural Kentucky and finds the current immigration debate relevant to his life, and the history of his family.
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Review of Leaving the MountainsIn a world were the average teenager is either into rock and wearing American Eagle, or into rap and wearing Sean John outfits it is difficult to cut through the top layers of todays youth and search past the materialism and reach the soul of that person. In this piece there are no connotations of materialistic items, only tangable things that every human feels. There are real life human issues. It successfully brings a new aspect on the common teenage issue: "What will I do with my life?" This is a question we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives regardless of age. There should be more pieces like these were we are reminded that there are people out there feeling the things that we feel.
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Review of Leaving the MountainsIt was interesting to hear the comparison with immigrants coming to the united states, and the view from someone within the united states. Great insite towards what the young people of rural America are faced with. This peice clearly illustrates that us Americans are struggling to create a well lead life. |
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June 4th, All Things Considered
Transcript
Leaving the Mountains: Coalmining and Economic Migration
Machlyn Blair
Appalachian Media Institute/ Youth Radio
Intro:
There are many parts of the country where illegal immigration is not a pressing issue?places far from any U-S border?places where the economy isn?t strong enough to attract workers. But some Americans in these places see a direct link between their experiences and the experiences of the millions of immigrants who crossed the border illegally for economic reasons.
19-year-old Machlyn Blair lives in rural Kentucky and finds the current immigration debate relevant to his life, and the history of his family. Machlyn grew up in a mostly white rural county in central Appalachia, where the only type of migration happening now, is people leaving the region. The Appalachian Media Institute and Youth Radio sent us his reflections.
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Review of Leaving the Mountains
This piece stopped me in the midst of chopping veggies to really listen. It's a testament to how specific and personal stories are not only compelling, but have connections to universal issues, such as home, identity, migration and loss. A very thoughtful look at immigration from a different angle. I'm not surprised it comes from a young person. Just what public radio needs to hear more of!