Have you heard about the influx of illegal immigrants from
Poland, Canada and Hungary? No? I’m not surprised because it doesn’t exist.
You see, the problem the US has with illegal immigrants has nothing to do with immigration policy, but everything to do with Mexico and a few other Latin American countries, it has to do with politics and votes and Americas need for the services of these illegal immigrants. Witness the recent action by President Obama to appease the Latino vote (although creating a viable path to legal residence and ultimately citizenship for individuals brought to the US as children in itself is not a bad idea).
All past immigrant groups faced their own challenges and discrimination, often from other groups who preceded them. Ultimately though the Italians, Germans, Irish and many others became Americans, gave up their native language in a generation and were merged into the great melting pot of America. That was their goal and most succeeded admirably (thankfully for me and my family).
But now something is different. Many (not all) new immigrants legal or otherwise appear to have a different view of what being an American includes. While it is not exclusive to Latino Americans, it is highly visible for this community.
The desire to become an American, speak like an American and be part of a blended society appears lacking in many who seek legal status. My cable service includes scores of Spanish speaking shows, my local stores post their signs in both Spanish and English, my local Sears store makes general announcements in Spanish and I am nowhere near the Southern border of the US. When I call customer service for any large organization I am asked if I want English or Spanish. When I look at the label of something in the supermarket I often see Spanish. In large measure, it appears that adults make little attempt to assure that their children’s first language is English (while assuring children retain valuable bi-lingual skills). All this enables the ability to avoid the transition to a new society. Schools don’t assimilate, but accommodate.
Something is surely different and it is not a positive change. We should be keenly aware of the dangers of a segmented society based on language or ethnicity. We only need to look at centuries of conflict in Europe and other countries to see the ongoing problems of a segmented society.
The US should welcome hard working, law abiding and talented individuals from any country, including Mexico. The fact is we need them, but the motivation of individuals seeking permanent residence and citizenship must be to become an American in all respects including accepting our language, our laws and allegiance to our country and it’s fundamental values.
I don’t think that is too much to ask. I would think that Americans of Latino decent would want the same thing.
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ILLEGAL ALIENS WILL BE ARRIVING HERE IN THE MILLIONS FOR FREE HEALTH CARE.
WE ARE ALL FOOLS, BECAUSE NOT ONLY DO WE MINDLESSLY HIRE THE SAME POLITICIANS EVERY TIME, BUT DO NOT CONTACT THEM ABOUT THE LAWS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO UPHOLD. ONLY THE U.S. TEA PARTY WILL DO EXACTLY THAT. NOT THE BARACK OBAMA’S OR THE MITT ROMNEYS? GET YOUR HEADS OUT THE SAND?
HERE is a summary of the Constitutional TEA PARTY ideology, which from its inception has advocated a halt to illegal immigration that Democrats, Liberals or Republicans pay lip service too. Since the 1986 fraudulent amnesty illegal immigrants and migrants has poured into America, through a border that still remains porous. The television broadcasts of CNN, ABC and other stations always show the huge steel reinforced fences between Mexico and the United States. This is misleading as further along the demarcation between two countries, there is nothing more than a few thin strands of rusty barbed wire. Go to ‘AMERICAN PATROL, to be enlightened about the true length of the border fence and other details. For every Democrat, Liberal or Republican incumbent in office, we need to replace with an honest fresh face TEA PARTY leadership. We must stop President Obama’s ‘Tax and spend” epidemic or Mitt Romney potential to press for better advantages for Wall Street and financial institutions.
Just today with the stunning news the Supreme Court in supporting ObamaCare, could be yet another nail in America’s economic coffin. This is going to further encourage illegal alien absconders from poverty stricken countries, to bring their sick by international flight or through state borders ; people needing FREE treatment as an appendicitis to major surgeries, will arrive here and because of federal mandates American taxpayers will be further raped to pay for these unfunded mandates. Millions will try to slip through our Borders or fly into America, because of the Democrats and it’s financially in our laps.
IT is the Time of the PEOPLE’S PARTY. It is the time for the moderate TEA PARTY, not the far left or right. The TEA PARTY is complimented by man/women; African, White, Hispanic, Asian and other Americans of different nationalities. The TEA PARTY is a wealth of different religions, faiths, gay and ordinary people of every walk of life. Remember a large perpetual majority who votes for President Obama for a second term could are most liable none citizens or American citizens who spend their days watching TV, selling drugs, couch potatoes, collecting public assistance, food stamps and living off the rest of us as parasites. These are the people who want something for nothing. THE TEA PARTY BELIEVES IN INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, NOT RELYING ON GOVERNMENT FOR EVERYTHING. Illegal aliens don’t just come here for jobs but to pilfer state treasuries because elected officials have allowed this to happen. As an example of states in big trouble every month the Sanctuary State of California–as just naming one haven has a deficit of $15.7 Billion dollars, with over $1 billion dollars annually soaked up by illegal alien welfare and rising. And according to the American Federation for Immigration Reform (FAIR) another similar Amnesty for the 20 plus million already here is estimated to cost the legal American population 2.4 Trillion dollars.
The exception is the sick and true disabled human beings, the honest unemployed, so think of their dilemma that taxpayer money should be assisting citizens, instead of illegal aliens. If you are frustrated with feeding the rest of the world, unable to get a decent job then join the TEA PARTY. The controversial immigration debate and the problems it has brought; it is a theft of your taxes. Obama’s new the rules and regulations have been forced on American with its so called ‘Political Correctness’ along with its growing taint of a growing Socialism agenda impregnating young minds in the schools and universities. President Obama has placed obstacles to halt the extraction of valuable energy resources in a time of urgent need. This administration has squashed efforts to extract oil, natural gas and coal; that we could lower the expenditure from transportation and we could sell residual amounts to friendly foreign countries. The progressive’s zealots in the environmentalist world have stopped the laying of oil pipelines from Canada to Texas, when America could be self sufficient and not relying on Saudi Arabia, and other foreign potentates. Shouldn’t we become a creditor again, instead of a debtor to China and other investing countries?
This is the time when every American who believes in the ‘Rule of Law’ and steps forward to let their Senator or Congress person knows how you will vote. Bombard politician’s aide, that you insist the lawmaker sponsor E-Verify and the Birthright Citizenship bill (H.R.140). NEITHER PARTY DOESN’T SEEM TO CARE THAT THIS COUNTRY IS BEING OVERWHELMED BY THE POVERTY FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER, BUT ALSO A MAGNET TO MILLIONS OF PREGNANT WOMEN WHO ONCE ARRIVE HERE CAN STEAL THE WELFARE OF AMERICAN FAMILIES. ONCE SMUGGLED THROUGH THE BORDER OR STEP OF A PLANE, 400.000 ILLEGAL ALIEN MOTHERS ANNUALLY CAN REAP THE REWARDS OF CRIMINALLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. THIS PUBLIC HELP SHOULD BE GOING TO OUR OWN CITIZENS NOT TO EDUCATE FOREIGN CHILDREN OR FREE MEDICAL CARE, THAT TAXPAYERS EVENTUALLY RECEIVE THE BILL.
Citizen voters should phone Congress at the central Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Insist YOUR CONGRESSPERSON TO accomplish their obligation to the oath of office and stop rewarding the businesses that use cheap labor or the pro-illegal alien lawmakers that are desperate for votes, no matter illegal or legal. By only voting for those who favor the TEA PARTY ideology is the veil of corruption going to be lifted from American politics. Use the power of your VOTE to demand politicians sponsor good policies or we are destined to become like Europe, besieged by the poverty from other countries.
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You are 100% right on this. You should see the situation where I live forty miles from the Mexican border.
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