[coloradomom]

I do not advocate an end to immigration. The statue of liberty still represents a welcoming attitude.The torch to light the way, and the book she also holds.The problem is the lack of understanding of some citizens and immigrants, who believe this grand experiment will continue to succeed, without individual effort on all our parts. If we allow "multi-culturism" to replace the "melting pot",the promise of the lady is ended.It may already be over, if the majority of our citizens who have never faced hunger or oppression,think that by simple compassion for "those less fortunate" and continue to naively believe those who break our laws to get here, will somehow become one with us,with a shared respect for liberty and justice for all.
You make a very valid point, sarasmom. I, too, am concerned about losing our "melting pot," and about the need for those who come here to adopt American ideals, including justice for all.

[sarasmom]

I thank you for your agreement.

Jeb is the Governor of the state I live in, but even more important to me, it is the state my daughter is growing up in.Jeb Bush has brought some semblance of rational oversight to public education in Florida.He deserves credit for his hard work in this venue, and in other aspects of his leadership.He has my vote for another term.

Here comes the but...

Jeb is a politician, and as such, deserves carefull scrutiny.As in the real world, one oh Sh!t, wipes out 10 attaboys. I am leary of his intentions re uncontrolled immigration.We all have our hot buttons.;^)