It is hard to fathom that our elected representatives will actually do what the majority of Americans want: to have the grit in their gut to protect this county as if they were standing on the front line in a battle, which they are and don't seem to realize...
I read this article from the Pasadena Star and I think you should too.
Seek unbiased info on immigration before forming opinions
It's about a conversation with a Los Angeles taxi driver who emigrated here legally from Armenia. He did it the right way; however, the reporter writing this article needs to look up the work "illegal" in the dictionary. In case Ms. Tad Bartimus is reading this, that's the big book with all the little writing explaining the meaning of words in the English language.
I don't expect Mr. A's opinions (as the taxi driver is called in the article) to be the same as an American born of American parents on American soil, however some legal immigrants have even stronger anti illegal immigration views that I do. This reporter needs to check her loyalty and citizenship and remember which side of the border she calls home.
In a few places in the article, it's a little hard to know if the quoted text if from Mr. A or the reporter, Tad Bartimus.
Mr. A's daughter is graduating from law school, he should be proud.
Here are a few snippets of text I have issues with:
The words on the Statue of Liberty say, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." They don't say, "Keep a knockin' but you can't come in." What makes us strong is our willingness to accept others.
RECOIL - We do have legal processes for immigration. We do accept others into this country. What country is the reporter referring to?
We can't say no to Mexico any more than we can say no to hurricanes and earthquakes. Perhaps if we'd been a better friend to that developing nation, its most hopeless people wouldn't be so desperate to migrate that they risk their lives - and the lives of their children - to get here.
RECOIL - What? Perhaps if Mexico had been a better friend to HER people they wouldn't feel the need to live here illegally.
Some say that if we help Mexico develop its petrochemical industry, there will be plenty of work for everyone. Certainly that would be better than offering nothing, which is what we've done for 200 years.
RECOIL - I do believe that we've done a lot for Mexico over the last 200 years.
Once we've researched firsthand the big picture - illegal immigration's impact on social-welfare programs (in many states overwhelmed), our national economy (billions of dollars contributed), crime statistics (fluctuates regionally) and the lunatic fringe on both sides of the debate - we should seek out naturalized citizens and illegal immigrants willing to share their stories.
RECOIL - Why should we ask the opinion of people who are here illegally? If someone breaks in to my house and I catch them, I'm not going to sit down with them and discuss why they're in my house; I'm going to call the police who should arrest the person. So who SHOULD talk to the illegal immigrants? The Mexican government should ask their opinion when we deport them and they are in the custody of the Mexican government. Oh, wait, that goes back to Mexico taking care of her citizens... sorry. Or, Maybe, just maybe, WE SHOULD SEEK OUT AMERICAN CITIZENS AND ASK THEIR OPINIONS on these issues.
"Everything already is a hassle because they're flying under the radar," he said. "Now they're scared to death they'll lose their children if they're caught and deported."
RECOIL - Ok, let's revisit the burglar that I've caught in my house stealing my possessions or worse... Do I not call the police because he has a wife and/or children? No, I call the police. If he's harming my wife or family do I sit down and ask him if he's worried about loosing HIS family? No.... I call the police. What's the difference here? NONE! I don't get it... again, Ms. Bartimus, Ted Kennedy, and the rest of the immigration reform supporters; look up the word ILLEGAL in the big book with the "D" on the front.
It's implausible to think the U.S. government can force millions of undocumented workers back to Mexico permanently.
No, not really. It is hard to fathom that our elected representatives will actually do what the majority of Americans want: to have the grit in their gut to protect this county as if they were standing on the front line in a battle, which they are and don't seem to realize.
"Just because the lifeguard blows the whistle doesn't mean anybody's going to get out of the pool"
RECOIL - Well, that's true, I'll grant her that, but that's why we have law enforcement and the military.
Before he drove away to prepare for his daughter's law-school graduation party, Mr. A said, "We can solve this immigration problem if everybody would stop shouting, calm down and be fair."
Spoken like a true American.
RECOIL - Mr A left out common sense and rule of law. I'm sure he has plenty of common sense given what he's accomplished. I can't say the same for the reporter or the people in Washington that are there to carry out our wishes. However, I do disagree with some of his statement: you can't grant "fairness" to those committing illegal activity.
Take a stand folks: contact your elected representatives and let them know what you think and what you want to see happen about this. Click Here to Contact Your Elected Officials.
Click here for one of my articles that has suggestions on what to say in your letter.
Until next time,
Recoil
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