" You Can't Sneak In!"

Yesterday I told a family story about my grandparents and their entry into America. I know many people feel we should alter the law to make it easier to become an American. I, personally, don't feel this way. I believe American citizenship is something not to be given away just by virtue of crossing our border under the cover of darkness. I am sorry if your country does a lousy job of governing, but that is not an excuse to ILLEGALLY enter the United States of America. This first illegal act immediately shows total disregard for the nation which the unlawful entrants claim to love. How many crossing our borders illegally have taken the time to learn the Constitution, or anything about any part of our government? Most of those crossing the border are ill educated,un-skilled, and some are criminals of the worst kind. By crossing into America in a lawless way we have no ability to weed out those who come here and will end up being a drag on our overburdened welfare system, or worse yet those who have a penchant for violent criminal behavior. Obviously most of the problems are stemming from our southern border, as Mexico is an economic disaster area. Our security is the most important issue here; not only from garden variety criminals but terrorists who can creep across the border to commit their heinous acts. If we were having trouble with Canadians jumping the border I would feel the same way; many on the left want to make this a racial and ethnic issue, it is not.

America is a great and wonderful country, and I don't blame anyone for wanting to come here. Millions of people from across the world have entered our nation and taken that step forward to become citizens. These who have taken time and effort to know what America is are the people who embrace and respect our system. America is here for those who are willing to show enough respect for her to obey her laws and precepts.

Many have said that these illegals perform services and hold down jobs after they "arrived" in America and should receive amnesty and quick citizenship. Why should we reward a criminal act? The jobs they hold and the services they provide do not negate the first criminal act of illegal entry.

Can we deport them all, probably not, it cost too much. We can make it uncomfortable for those who employ illegals; heavy fines and loss of licenses can be an incentive for employers to follow the law. If illegals can't work they won't stay. We need to regulate our welfare system to make it impossible for anyone other than citizens and legal resident aliens to receive benefits.

America lets keep our current citizenship laws in place. Citizenship is not a Wal-Mart gift card, so lets not cheapen it, too many have given their lives to preserve it!


This will be my last blog until next Tuesday, as I will be off for the Easter Holiday. I wish all my readers a great holiday!