We have always been a nation of diversity. I am not against diversity and, although it has caused problems at times, we have always come together, united as Americans. Now our nation is slowly becoming one of mixed nationalities that have no allegiance to our nation because they are here illegally.
Recently, the GOP Hispanics have stated that they will support the new Arizona law. Finally! They know the value of citizenship and are willing to stand up for it. I would hope that other naturalized citizens, of all nationalities, would come forward in support of the Arizona law. They know the value of citizenship done the right way.
A sad comment on our failing government is the seeming right of other countries to tell us what we should be doing. Bolivia, Columbia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Mexico have determined that they have the right to tell us that this new law is wrong and support Obama’s suit against Arizona. Excuse me? Are we willing to give up our sovereignty (the right to govern ourselves) to these other nations? Where do they get the right to tell us what to do about our immigration policies? Maybe it’s because they see they see our nation as a way to relieve their problems, like poverty, drugs, corrupt governments, etc.
I went to New York recently and visited Ellis Island. It was a fascinating tour. I was stuck by the struggle it was, at that time, to gain entry into the United States. If you were a single woman you needed sponsorship, you needed to be healthy, you couldn’t have a criminal background and you had to have some sort of skill to land a job. Those who came were rewarded with citizenship and became valuable members of our society.
Here’s my suggestion for the problem: Put up a double electric fence (so if one fails the other will remain) powered by windmills or solar energy (plenty of both in the southwest). Set up Ellis Island type of entry points, one for each state, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and California (yes, they have those safe haven cities so they should have one too). No one enters unless they have sponsorship, are not pregnant, have some sort of job lined up, are healthy (to take the burden of health care off the backs of these states), no criminal record or history of drug abuse or transporting drugs into the U.S.. This idea would not stop the flow but certainly get control of the situation. Many other nations have strict immigration laws (Mexico for one) and I have never heard the United States question them. Since when does any other nation have the right to question ours?
