We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Hope this clarifies my position.
So you think that someone born in Mexico has the same right to American citizenship as one who is born in the U.S.A? That all people regardless of where they are born have the identical birthrights to every country?
Are you saying that you don't recogize the right of Governments to bestow citizenship?
I guess you are an anarchist. Seems like you believe in a society without government or law.
Here’s a scenario for you to consider, just for the heck of it:
The economic situation in the northeastern part of the United States is admittedly an on/off sort of thing with not a whole lot of predictability here in Connecticut and all, so....
The next time we experience a downturn in the economy here, I’m going to pack up my family and move them into your backyard. No, I mean your backyard – at YOUR house. I figure we’ll pitch a tent and set up housekeeping. Latrines will be dug as close as possible to the street to minimize odors. Mind you, I’m not asking for permission or your blessing – just letting you know how it’s going to be.
Oh sure, we’ll be trespassing and all, but I know that won’t bother you a bit. You see, I’m in construction and I’m a hard worker (although admittedly Anglo-Saxon, I’m afraid – I hope that doesn’t count against me in your eyes) and will allow you to hire me in such a manner as you make out pretty good overall.
I feel pretty safe about all this because I know you won’t report me to the authorities for my trespassing. Because, and I stress this point, it will be good for the bottomline of your business and you feel that I also have lots of inalienable rights.
Now, I’ve got quite a few brothers and sisters and nephews and nieces and aunts and uncles and cousins who are also going to be relocating with me. Times are hard for them too, you know.
Oh, don’t fret. I realize that the whole extended family probably won’t fit in your backyard, so not to worry. No, the others will just move into your neighbors' backyards and set-up camp.
Some of my relatives are really hard workers too, so maybe you can manage to employ them all? Of course, some of them are a bit lazy and shiftless, so forget offering them a job. Some are not capable of working because of age or physical ailments, or taking care of lots of kids. Hell, some of them are even gang members and outright criminals. They do enjoy the Florida weather you've got down there.
But I’m not worried or concerned about them. You see, I know that you and your neighbors will take care of us. Those of us who aren’t capable of working or just don’t want to… well, we know that you and your neighbors will foot the bill for us, and happily, too.
So here’s a starter list of things we will need; please remember things like free medical care, free schooling, free food and housing – you get the idea.
Don’t worry about automobile insurance though, we certainly won’t. If we should happen to trash somebody’s car, property, body, etc., well...que sera sera. It’s not like we meant to hit you. Do you know what insurance costs these days? I've got to travel to my job that Americans workers don't want to work! Sheesh!
Don’t think we won’t be grateful, though. When enough of us live in the backyards all around your neighborhood, we’re going to make sure we vote whenever possible. We’ll see to it that politicians willing to sell their souls for votes hear our voices. Then you’ll truly see gratitude. Forget this backyard nonsense, you’ve got this nice, big warm and dry house. We’ll just move in to one or two of those bedrooms you’ve been selfishly occupying. If that bothers you that much, well… move along. What? Are you prejudiced against us or something?
We might even wind up allowing you to stay in your own neighborhood. Then again, we may just drape ourselves in the Connecticut flag and march in great numbers through your town demanding our rights to what is yours. It’s not like that concept is without precedent.
Hope that helps,
~ Blue Jays ~
You sound exactly like a Communist.