Ignorance is Bliss (by Dr. T)
Good day one and all,
I am forgoing my usual format as there is something pressing that I need to respond to. When I was a kid I didn't understand the adage, "ignorance is bliss". Now that I am a fully functioning adult who sometimes thinks too much, I understand perfectly. Sometimes it pays to be a non-thinker, that way you're not hit with a two by four every time the politicians do a number on you.
Case in point...illegal immigraton. It is astounding to me that politicians on both sides of the aisle, from the President on down are sacrificing our security not to mention draining our resources in order to pander for votes. While our borders are a sieve, our elected officials are demonizing the Minuteman project. In a post 911 world there is no rationale, no rhetoric and no amount of posturing that can justify borders that are not secured. Will it take another hit before these knuckleheads get it? The Minutemen have trumped the government and my hat is off to them. They did the job on their dime and their time; proving that it CAN be done. In response, an order has come down(I wonder from where?), instructing border agents to minimize arrests in order to make the project look unsuccessful. In addition there are supporters on both the Mexican side of the border and on the Ameican side that are handing out maps and instuctions on how to best navigate the terrain.
Let me be clear, I have nothing against immigrants; clearly there would be no America as we know it without them. The country was literally built on the backs of hard working immigrants. I am however against illegal immigtration. For decades aliens came to this country and followed a process that worked. They played by the rules and assimilated into the American culture. This assimilation was paramount in sustaining a cohesive and united country. Sadly those days are gone and the country is now fragmented. This may not be the case across the board but the lack of unity is previlant enough to be troublesome(remember, "a house divided cannot stand").
It is important to remember too that just as good people want to be here to better their lives and the lives of their families, so it is that evil people want to be here to do us harm. This is a fact of the world we live in today and as such we must be diligent in monitoring our borders.
Much talk has been made about aliens filling jobs that Americans don't want, however, the drain on our infrastructure and social services is never calculated. American taxpayers are bearing the brunt of the costs. Something is clearly upside down when illegals can get a break on college tuition while out of state American citizens pay higher fees.
Perpetual activists like the ACLU crowd will always attempt to brow beat citizens into submission, charging racism to anyone against illegal immigration. Ignore them and put pressure on your congressmen and representatives. They took an oath to preserve and protect. Clearly they are only preserving and protecting their own interests.
I am forgoing my usual format as there is something pressing that I need to respond to. When I was a kid I didn't understand the adage, "ignorance is bliss". Now that I am a fully functioning adult who sometimes thinks too much, I understand perfectly. Sometimes it pays to be a non-thinker, that way you're not hit with a two by four every time the politicians do a number on you.
Case in point...illegal immigraton. It is astounding to me that politicians on both sides of the aisle, from the President on down are sacrificing our security not to mention draining our resources in order to pander for votes. While our borders are a sieve, our elected officials are demonizing the Minuteman project. In a post 911 world there is no rationale, no rhetoric and no amount of posturing that can justify borders that are not secured. Will it take another hit before these knuckleheads get it? The Minutemen have trumped the government and my hat is off to them. They did the job on their dime and their time; proving that it CAN be done. In response, an order has come down(I wonder from where?), instructing border agents to minimize arrests in order to make the project look unsuccessful. In addition there are supporters on both the Mexican side of the border and on the Ameican side that are handing out maps and instuctions on how to best navigate the terrain.
Let me be clear, I have nothing against immigrants; clearly there would be no America as we know it without them. The country was literally built on the backs of hard working immigrants. I am however against illegal immigtration. For decades aliens came to this country and followed a process that worked. They played by the rules and assimilated into the American culture. This assimilation was paramount in sustaining a cohesive and united country. Sadly those days are gone and the country is now fragmented. This may not be the case across the board but the lack of unity is previlant enough to be troublesome(remember, "a house divided cannot stand").
It is important to remember too that just as good people want to be here to better their lives and the lives of their families, so it is that evil people want to be here to do us harm. This is a fact of the world we live in today and as such we must be diligent in monitoring our borders.
Much talk has been made about aliens filling jobs that Americans don't want, however, the drain on our infrastructure and social services is never calculated. American taxpayers are bearing the brunt of the costs. Something is clearly upside down when illegals can get a break on college tuition while out of state American citizens pay higher fees.
Perpetual activists like the ACLU crowd will always attempt to brow beat citizens into submission, charging racism to anyone against illegal immigration. Ignore them and put pressure on your congressmen and representatives. They took an oath to preserve and protect. Clearly they are only preserving and protecting their own interests.
posted by Dr. T at 5/16/2005 10:07:00 AM
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