Posted on 09/25/2011 12:33:19 PM PDT by buccaneer81
Dear Illegal Alien,
My ancestors were brought to this country in chains against their will, and sold and forced to work like common farm animals. They had to abide by the laws to stay alive.
My ancestors endured abuse and unlawful deaths for 250 years before the civilized hearts of this nation recognized that "all men are created equal," regardless of race or color. We went from slaves to free men and women, but without the freedom of equal rights, equal access to opportunity and equal protection under our nation's laws. That struggle took another 100 years, culminating with the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Throughout my ancestors' 350-year struggle the objective was always "one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all." When that liberty and justice finally became legally recognized as our civil rights, some of us ran through the doors of opportunity, some walked, and some chose to stay on the outside to criticize and complain. Still, our nation's history has always been defined by one set of laws, one language and one flag of unity. This is what defines the United States of America!
Therein lies your biggest problem. The public perception is that you want a different set of laws, and you want to ignore current laws. You even want an accommodation of your language in our national anthem, and some of your people are flaunting flags other than the flag of the USA.
As a reminder, USA stands for United States of America. It does not stand for "Under Special Assumptions."
There is no doubt that the USA is a nation of immigrants -- legal immigrants. No one faults you for desiring the opportunity for a better life in the greatest country in the world. Although we do not consider your demonstrations a civil rights movement, there are some lessons you could learn from our 350-year struggle that may help you in your quest to come out of our nation's shadows.
First, your illegal status is a non-starter for obtaining rights, benefits or a short cut to citizenship. It is creating massive public resentment and alienating those with compassionate hearts who might want to support a reasonable and fair road to your citizenship. You will not earn U.S. citizenship as long as you choose to ignore our laws, simply because you have been able to survive here illegally for a number of years.
Granted, our immigration system is cumbersome, inefficient and needs major overhaul, but it is a part of our system of laws. Maybe one of your objectives should be to encourage Congress to overhaul the system, making the process more efficient for every immigrant, which would make it easier and more efficient for you.
Second, your objectives are unclear, and your leadership uncertain. My ancestors' objectives have always been crystal clear, even when our leadership had been questionable, as it is today. Not every so-called "leader" capable of attracting media attention represents African-Americans' best interests. One of our greatest leaders was, obviously, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Today, unfortunately, African-Americans are leadership-challenged, despite the great progress we have made. Beware of your leaders and those that would mislead you.
Third, get with the program on our use of the English language and respect and allegiance for our one flag. Second languages exist and are respected in many ethnic communities, but they learn the Star Spangled Banner in English. Our soldiers fight and die for one flag. Patriotism is alive and well in this country, just as it was when this nation was founded, and it will stay that way.
Your journey toward the full rights of U.S. citizenship may not take 350 years, but it will take clarity of purpose, certainty of leadership and a lawful, patriotic approach toward attaining the best that this nation has to offer. In this spirit of coming to our great country, you will eventually hear 300 million legal citizens say, "Welcome to America."
Oh I doubt that.
Was it passed by Executive order or by the legislature is the question on the table. And yes, each state must be allowed to vote on something as important as ObaminationCare rather than have their sovereignty usurped by the morons in DC as “Interstate Commerce”
“And what he just ‘happened’ to do if go against the right of every American but not the elite politicians.”
Americans don’t have the right to see classified photos of special operation missions.
Herman Cain has my support.
I agree, tell the Judicial activists and spineless politicians to enforce the laws rather than have this “squishy” interpretation of actual rights to meet their failure to enforce our National Borders in a thinly veiled attempt to obtain cheap labor or worse, illegal voters (or Presidents!)
{I am so sick and tired of people saying I’m a Perry supporter}
There is a cure for that, but it would involve your not spamming every thread with your pro Perry Propaganda. I watched you last night on the Cain thread, and you were almost alone in your defense of Perry. Of course the PerryWinkles are out in full force today so have fun.
None of the nine current contenders will be at the top of the ticket in November, whether Palin runs or not. Get used to it.
“And yes, each state must be allowed to vote on something as important as ObaminationCare rather than have their sovereignty usurped by the morons in DC as “Interstate Commerce””
Socialism is socialism whether it is imposed by federal or the state government. That’s why we have the 14th amendment
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Yes. I like him very much. He is honest and straightforward.
I love this man!!
“What I hate is the misrepresentation of the position of the people of Texas.”
Who did that? OP? Me? Kerry?
“it was the people of Texas, and their legislature, that passed that law” And Kerry that maintained it, and defended it, and called those who disagree heartless.
I’m sorry, I’m trying to see your case, but I’m not finding one.
What did Cain do that changed your mind? Or is it just because you disagree with one of his fans?
{Now, if you guys think you’re going to take the presidency without those 38 electoral votes, then just keep insulting Texas.}
Maybe you should quit insulting Texans your self, you are saying they would vote for Obama out of pure spite.
” An ILLEGAL alien was drunk driving when he hit and killed my step-father. My step-father lived for several hours in a bloody coma before he finally succumbed to his injuries.
The ILLEGAL alien then fled back to Mexico to avoid prosecution and was never brought to justice.
IMHO, Perry (and any other politician that supports amnesty or benefits for ILLEGAL aliens) is giving shelter to the enemies of our nation and is a traitor.”
I agree. In 2005, one of my friends in Malibu CA stopped at a pizza place in Santa Monica for a take home . He was driving a new Mercedes convertible, had money on him, and an expensive watch. An illegal in the pizza joint with his 8 month pregnant wife murdered my friend in the parking lot, took his money watch and car, and left his pregnant wife there to take the wrap. As of 2007, they never found the illegal, or the car.
Well, as a Christian, you might want to do some studying up on "discernment". After you do that you may be able to figure out the difference between a lie and the truth.
Rick Perry: Unfair to legal immigrants.
I would like to see some detail on the part where he was a slave.
[Glenn slams door behind him]
Freeper #1: "Who WAS that?"
Freeper #2: "I dunno. He was yelling something about Cain and Black Culture, then left."
“Well, as a Christian, you might want to do some studying up on “discernment”. After you do that you may be able to figure out the difference between a lie and the truth.”
OK, so a condescending statement questioning my discernment. Do you have anything (1 thing) to be specific about, or do you just want to have the last word by sending some generic implications my way?
Texans weren't given the chance to vote on allowing illegals to attend our schools or that they get in-state tuition. It's all been "determined" by our (at the time) Dim legislature or the Federal gov't.
Also, folks have been called "bots" around here for a long time...and it's never been about hatred, as far as I can tell.
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