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Thanks for the nice patronizing tone of your blog, sarah.
No where in my blog did I say I wasn't from an immigrant family. That would pretty ridiculous for anyone to claim. I merely said that in terms of Texas -- which the march and speeches were all over the national news --didn't you watch? -- one of THEIR main points was that they should be able to take back what was theirs -- almost verbatim what they said. (so is this about making immigration fair -- or about allowing anyone in because it is already "theirs") And I merely pointed out that in terms of the argumentation -- I never took what was theirs. My IMMIGRANT family was from an entirely different region of the U.S. (oh and tax records show they never owned slaves, etc. etc.)
And while kudos to your great, great whatever for working hard to build a life -- times are incredibly different. Did you know that the U.S Population is going to nearly double in the next decade. Where do you propose to put the increasing number of illegals? What about social security? -- so we grant clemency to the 11 to 20 millions illegals -- well there goes my parents social security payments in about 20 years. And as for us -- we'll be lucky if we see any $.
Why are you so in favor of illegal activity? Wouldn't it be better to regulate who enters our country and when?
I merely agree with the Senate -- that has proposed to build the wall to increase border security -- living in New York city I'd think that would be a priority to your neighbors. (oh and about "going through hell" to get here. Have you seen the borders? Hundreds a day wade through a stream --literally most times of the year -- and walk up the other side. Yeah. Hell.)
And in terms of those already here -- I do feel for their "humanity" as you put it. But alas -- you break the rules, you pay for it. If you don't like living in a republic -- which must make decisions for the good of the many -- then perhaps canada or france is more the way for you.
This is NOT a humanitarian issue. Its a political issue with humanitarian concerns. If it was just a humanitarian ideal -- then where was your voice before all of this?
And obviously Congress' idea of charging felonies for all current illegals is passe. This is about making sure that security is tight along our borders; making sure that illegals here are accounted for; and that new policies regarding immigration are put in place. So many programs are out there already to help immigrants gets a hand up -- and that's great. We have HUD minorities in housing -- special student and mortgage loans for latinos -- all principals in Texas are required to speak Spanish (or lose their job -- yeah that's fair) -- english intensive programs for young students.
(Oh and did I mention there aren't any special mortgage progams for me -- also of an immigrant family? Its okay -- I've done just fine on my own so far.)
That's really all I have to say about it. We truly are on opposites sides of the debate. I'm going to get back to work here. I'll let you finish your granola.
CD
No where in my blog did I say I wasn't from an immigrant family. That would pretty ridiculous for anyone to claim. I merely said that in terms of Texas -- which the march and speeches were all over the national news --didn't you watch? -- one of THEIR main points was that they should be able to take back what was theirs -- almost verbatim what they said. (so is this about making immigration fair -- or about allowing anyone in because it is already "theirs") And I merely pointed out that in terms of the argumentation -- I never took what was theirs. My IMMIGRANT family was from an entirely different region of the U.S. (oh and tax records show they never owned slaves, etc. etc.)
And while kudos to your great, great whatever for working hard to build a life -- times are incredibly different. Did you know that the U.S Population is going to nearly double in the next decade. Where do you propose to put the increasing number of illegals? What about social security? -- so we grant clemency to the 11 to 20 millions illegals -- well there goes my parents social security payments in about 20 years. And as for us -- we'll be lucky if we see any $.
Why are you so in favor of illegal activity? Wouldn't it be better to regulate who enters our country and when?
I merely agree with the Senate -- that has proposed to build the wall to increase border security -- living in New York city I'd think that would be a priority to your neighbors. (oh and about "going through hell" to get here. Have you seen the borders? Hundreds a day wade through a stream --literally most times of the year -- and walk up the other side. Yeah. Hell.)
And in terms of those already here -- I do feel for their "humanity" as you put it. But alas -- you break the rules, you pay for it. If you don't like living in a republic -- which must make decisions for the good of the many -- then perhaps canada or france is more the way for you.
This is NOT a humanitarian issue. Its a political issue with humanitarian concerns. If it was just a humanitarian ideal -- then where was your voice before all of this?
And obviously Congress' idea of charging felonies for all current illegals is passe. This is about making sure that security is tight along our borders; making sure that illegals here are accounted for; and that new policies regarding immigration are put in place. So many programs are out there already to help immigrants gets a hand up -- and that's great. We have HUD minorities in housing -- special student and mortgage loans for latinos -- all principals in Texas are required to speak Spanish (or lose their job -- yeah that's fair) -- english intensive programs for young students.
(Oh and did I mention there aren't any special mortgage progams for me -- also of an immigrant family? Its okay -- I've done just fine on my own so far.)
That's really all I have to say about it. We truly are on opposites sides of the debate. I'm going to get back to work here. I'll let you finish your granola.
CD
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