Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Follow Up On Illegal Immigration

I read a news story on fox.com and I couldn't believe it. "About 3,500 acres of southern Arizona have been closed off to U. S. citizens due to increased violence at the U. S. - Mexico border, according to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. U. S. Fish and Wildlife officials have warned visitors in Arizona to beware of heavily armed drug smugglers and human traffickers."

That is enough. It is negligence on the part of our government when Americans have been banned from a part of our country because of a threat of safety. This sounds like something that takes place in a third world county. The law enforcement in Arizona needs Federal help in guarding the border - NOW!


Be sure to watch the video, too. If all of this doesn't make you support the Arizona Illegal Immigration law - nothing will.

Monday, June 7, 2010

She's Had An Incredible Journey But It's Time To Retire



Helen Thomas has been a journalist for over 50 years but it's time for her to retire. She has covered U. S. news and issues, domestic and foreign, for so many years. She has been opinionated but yet, honorable in her journalism. She was born in 1920 and is 89 years old. It's time - Ms. Thomas - to get in the rocking chair and enjoy a little relaxation. The latest news on the "Thomas front" is that she has resigned. This decision came after her remarks about Israel. She evidently stated that Israel should get the hell out of Palestine.

After that insensitive remark, she didn't have much of a choice. However, she still should be honored for her past years of bringing world issues to life for us. Believe me, I didn't agree with her opinions on many issues but she had the right to report them as she saw them. Unfortunately, she went a little too far this time.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

What Is Right Is Right and What Is Wrong Is Wrong



Is this demonstration picture for real? I have seen it several places on the internet, including in an e-mail but I have yet to see the credit for the picture. If it is authentic, please accept my advice demonstrators - this is not a sign that will win friends and influence people.


Dear Readers, I usually try to stay away from political issues in my blog but when I feel strong about something, it bothers me not give my opinion. As with any political issue, there are a vast amount of opinions. I am not writing this to say that everybody should share my opinion. But, this is mine!

I believe that Arizona' s new immigration law is "right on". Arizona has the right to pass this law and enforce it. The Federal government said they have had an immigration law for years but it hasn't been enforced. So, Arizona - if the federal government is unwilling to pass and enforce an effective immigration law "like yesterday" - then You Rock On!

I am not saying that immigrants should not be welcomed to our country. I am saying no amnesty should be granted to those here illegally. The illegals that are here should be sent back to where they came from and then enter the U. S. legally just like all the immigrants from other countries. My ancestors had to do it legally and so did yours. So why, all of a sudden, does this particular ethnic group think the U. S. immigration laws don't apply to them? I know immigrants who have spent years going through the system legally because they really want to be an American. A Big Welcome To Them!

So - illegals - Go home - Apply for citizenship legally - Do mounds of paper work like other nationalities that want to become U. S. citizens and you will be welcomed back by most American citizens. Your actions now and the defiance of the illegal immigrants are not winning you very much support.

That brings me to learning English. Every other nationality that immigrated here didn't have the privilege of pressing # 2 for their native language. If you love America and want to be an American - LEARN ENGLISH. English should be the only primary language in America. Of course, I realize that it may take you a while to learn it. You'll just have to do what the other immigrants have done in the past and what the present-day immigrants from other countries are doing, get a friend or family member that speaks English to help you navigate through the system until you do learn it.

In conclusion, what is right is right and what is wrong is wrong. Immigration laws are the same for all nationalities - no exceptions.

I read the Arizona Immigration Bill SB1070 to see for myself what it is all about before approaching this topic in my blog. I see nothing unfair about it. If you would like to read it in its entirety, here is the link. After you read it, you can then made an informed decision yourself.