I like everything you wrote, JimRob, and have no disagreement with you.
It happens that the issue of illegal immigration and securing the borders is the one that is in our face right now, big time.
And in fighting this issue, to secure the borders, penalize the employers and build the fence I feel that I am fighting for the survival of this Great Nation.
I take what you are saying as a reminder of not WHAT to fight, but HOW to fight. I hope it does not come to civil war but, if it does, it will not be because we chose it. The politicians have let this problem fester through their deliberate negligence.
We are, and have been, the most welcoming, the most generous, the most tolerant, the most accommodating nation on the face of the earth. Due to that, and due to my background growing up here in Los Angeles, I am not going to let anyone call me a racist, ever. But we do have the right to say "Enough" to being a doormat for the world.
It's good to hear from our Benefactor (you) and regain focus on the Big Picture. I remain quite worried about the degree to which our nation has fallen from its original intent.
Liberals, commies, socialism, political correctness, appeasement: they all make my skin crawl. But I would like to see the Republicans support some true patriots and conservatives for office (both elected and appointed) so we can tell one side from the other.
I would daresay we have some conservatives on this site who would make outstanding candidates.
Thank you for this great site, Jim, and all you do for FReepers and for America.
It will not come to civil war. That is ridiculous and I wish people would quit falling for that malarky.