Posted on 03/26/2006 7:30:42 AM PST by Jeff Head
I have sent the following two letters, one to my senators, and the other to the President regrding illegal immigration and the critical need to face up to it directly, stop the politics, and address the issue from a standpoint of American national security. I urge everyone to letters of their own:
TO MY SENATORS:
Senators Mike Crapo and Larry CraigAND TO THE PRESIDENT:
Washington, DC
RE: Immigration legislation
Dear Senators Crapo and Craig,
I'm writing to ask you to oppose any immigration bill that includes any form of guest worker, or any other amnesty-like provision that rewards those who have broken our laws in getting into this country. Also, in the strongest terms possible, I urge you to allow a vote on the Sensenbrenner immigration bill that has already passed the House of Representatives.
Until the federal government is willing to strongly enforce the immigration laws that are already on the books, Americans will be highly skeptical of any additional promises to enforce a new and deeply flawed approach. If recent history is an accurate guide, this so-called guest worker notion would only encourage a new wave of illegal aliens and make America 's uncontrolled and unacceptable immigration debacle even worse than it is now.
Such legislation is a bad idea not only because it creates a transparent path to amnesty, but also because it would reduce work opportunities, depress wages, and lower worker protection for Americans. Further, it would be impossible to administer and even more unlikely to be enforced.
In my estimation, on of the most important job you have to do right now is to SECURE OUR BORDER against illegal immigration. Like millions of Americans, I'm sick and tired of the "inside the beltway" politics on this issue; I will listen to no more excuses or sophistry regarding this issue. Senator, we need you and your collegues to pass true border security legislation, such as the Sensenbrenner bill already passed by the House.
Please, oppose any immigration bill that includes any guest worker amnesty-like provisions. I will be watching your vote on this issue very closely and urging everyone I know to do the same. As with abortion, this issue is a show stopper for me. Anyone not addressing this issue directly, and in such a manner as to stop the flood, support our laws, and end this invasion will simply not get my vote.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jeff Head
Emmett, ID
President George Bush
Washington, DC
RE: Immigration legislation
Dear President Bush,
I'm writing to let you know that I have asked both of my senators here in Idaho, (Senator's Craig and Capo) to oppose any immigration bill that includes any form of guest worker, or any other amnesty-like provision that rewards those who have broken our laws in getting into this country. Also, in the strongest terms possible, I have urged them to allow a vote on the Sensenbrenner immigration bill that has already passed the House of Representatives.
Until the federal government is willing to strongly enforce the immigration laws that are already on the books, Americans will be highly skeptical of any additional promises to enforce a new and deeply flawed approach. If recent history is an accurate guide, this so-called guest worker notion would only encourage a new wave of illegal aliens and make America 's uncontrolled and unacceptable immigration debacle even worse than it is now.
Such legislation is a bad idea not only because it creates a transparent path to amnesty, but also because it would reduce work opportunities, depress wages, and lower worker protection for Americans. Further, it would be impossible to administer and even more unlikely to be enforced.
In my estimation, and with all due respect Mr. President, one of the most important job you have to do right now is to SECURE OUR BORDER against illegal immigration. Like millions of Americans, I'm sick and tired of the "inside the beltway" politics on this issue; I will listen to no more excuses or sophistry regarding it. Mr. President, we need you to push for and help pass true border security legislation, such as the Sensenbrenner bill already passed by the House.
Please, push forward legislation that does not include any amnesty-like provisions, such as the Sensenbrenner bill. I will be watching my senators vote on this issue very closely and urging everyone I know to do the same. As with abortion, this issue is a show stopper for me. Anyone not addressing this issue directly, and in such a manner as to stop the flood, support our laws, and end this invasion will simply not get my support or vote any longer.
Thank you for your time and attention, Mr. President, and God bless and keep you...and guide you...as you deal with the critical issues facing our nation along with the war we are engaged in. In my estimation, this issue and the latter are directly linked and part and parcel of the same..
Sincerely,
Jeff Head
Emmett, ID
But illegal immigration has nothing to do with that in my estimation, from the get go when they violate those laws to get here.
We need plainly understood and decent immigration laws (which I believe we have) and then the will to enforce them.
Just my opinion.
FYI...my feelings as sent to my representatives.
I sent one out to my RINO again this morning.
This is what President Bush said yesterday, March 25, 2006
"Comprehensive immigration reform begins with securing our borders."
"To keep the promise of America, we must enforce the laws of America."
"One thing the temporary worker program would not do is provide
amnesty to those who are in our country illegally."
Yep...I read that and liked the words. But I sent the letter anyway to ensure he knew what my feelings are and how seriously I consider this issue. I hope and pray that the actions of our elected representatives will live up to those words. This is my small way of letting them know that is what I expect and that I am watching to see if they do.
Great...the more the merrier. They need to fear for their political lves over this issue.
Well done, Jeff. You have to wonder just whose interests our RINO pols are serving. It's obviously not those of this country.
I agree, we need to give the President a real heads up on this issue and make sure he knows we mean to have him 'gitterdun'.
Nice words. But why doesn't anyone believe him?
It's because everyone knows that the words are belied by the fact that amnesty is amnesty by any name, and that anmesty is the abrogation of the rule of law and of American sovereignty.
It's a disaster what's happening, and words just don't cut it.
Great letters, Jeff.
BTTT
I sent one to the only Republican senator in the Northwest, Gordon Smith. Gordon's a good fellow, but he goes wobbly sometimes. As for the rest, we have 2 out and out Socialists in Washington with Maria Cantwell and Patty (Osama Mama) Murray. And Oregon's Ron Wyden ain't much better.
There really is little point in writing these people, I'm afraid.
They must fear for their political hides over this issue. We need statesmen who will say those words and then do all in their power to enure that they translate into actions and reality. We shall see if they do. They can start with the Sensenbrenner Bill.
2006 and 2008 elections will be interesting.
Without vital support from Independents the GOP can't win.
Time for the real conservatives on FR,
be it Republicans, Independents or Democrats
(like Zell Miller and John O'Neill) to band together
and oust the looney left and RINO's
Too bad that with so many it has come to that...but it has. I liked the President's words in his radio address. They are fine sentiments...but must be translated into action and reality.
Thanks my friend. It's time we toll the bell loudly and clearly that the only interests that are acceptable are American interests. If enough of us act...they will get the message...and that message is simnple. Either address the issue directly and clearly and from an American perspective...or be replaced.
Great! Write them anyway. They need to taste of the outrage and frustration of Americans over this issue. I believe the President is beginning to move towards a good solution. I pray it is so and that his words of yesterday will be directly translated into action.
Amen! Could not have said it any better myself.
Amen, Tonk.
Once more, the fact that his plan still contains amnesty by any name puts the lie to the pretty words.
And the continuing silly talk about 'the jobs Americans won't do' is still patronizing and insulting.
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