"Giving America Away!"

I used to work for a company that required I wear an I.D. badge. The badge had my name, position and picture on it. Each person employed at the company had to wear this identification, regardless of how high up the ladder they were. Even the company owner, who would tour the facility regularly, would always wear his badge. I asked him on one occasion, "Don't they know who you are Dave?" He took it with good humor. Not just anybody could roam around the company property; we had security guards and fences to keep the area closed off to those who don't belong there. Your badge was proof of the right to be anywhere the company controlled. Every employee had to go through a hiring process to see if he or she was qualified for the position they applied to; upon hiring, they were granted the privilege of access to company property. Anybody could put on a suit or uniform and pass for an employee, so the company instituted the I.D. program. Proof of employment was a reasonable way to maintain a secure work place. I knew almost all the security people on a first name basis, yet every time I entered the facility, I was required to show my badge; it was a formality, but it made sense to make no exceptions to the rule. Only those who were entitled to be on company property; those who had fulfilled the requirements of the company, and could prove they belonged there, were able to have access to anything related to company business. They could prove they belonged there, and the company had the right to require that proof be shown on demand.

Citizens of the United States of America have certain rights and privileges that are protected by our Constitution. Just the fact that you are reading this article is proof of our free speech right. If you own a home shows your right to purchase property. If you own a company, or have a profession it shows your right to pursue happiness. Our rights are very precious and should not be taken lightly. We have an obligation to guard those rights, by exercising our right to vote. All American citizens are eligible to vote. Natural born or naturalized, you, as a citizen, have a voice in this republic. People outside this republic don't have the right to vote in any election. Every state in the union has voting requirements; each state has as its first requirement, "be a citizen of the United States of America"; this is the same in every state, no exceptions!

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has struck down a state law, in Arizona none the less, that required proof of citizenship before allowing a potential voter to register. This spurious decision is an affront to all Americans; especially those who have fought to protect our rights. This ruling opens the door for criminal illegal aliens to "get in line" at the voting booth. Why don't we just hand out voter's cards as they cross the border? Our most precious right is being left unguarded by this irresponsible court decision! We keep a monitor at the doors of our schools to keep out intruders; to check identification so our children can remain safe. Why have we decided not to use this same common sense to protect ourselves from those who may try to steal our voting rights? Perhaps we should put out a welcome mat at our border saying "WELCOME TO AMERICA, COME ON IN AND VOTE; WE DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE!!