rsixing

Interesting how this thread has gravitated towards economics.

I would like to take this opportunity to weigh in if I may....

The illegal alien issue is an economic concern for many. The survival of businesses and communities should be the concern of all. Several times I have watched activists on the news stating that "America is being carried on the backs of illegals" and recently, in Oregon, a new law taking effect in February concerning issuance of drivers licenses has caused an uproar in the illegal communities. Their position from interviews appears to declare that it is their "right" to have a license and they should not be required to prove citizenship or legal residency to have a drivers license. An obviously untenable position at the basest and at direct conflict with the reality that a drivers license is a privilege not a right, as is immigrating to this nation.

If a resident, legal or illegal, of this nation refuses to learn English my question would be why? If they choose to reside (segregate) in communities comprised of other same-speaking illegals, and their benefactors then that is their choice. Our nation should not be required to pander to their linguistic, socio or economic needs based on the fact that they are here illegally and should be held criminally liable.

Our culture is predominantly English speaking. Albeit comprised of all ethnicities, doesn't it strike anyone else as rather hypocritical that the only other language beside English we see posted in public venues is Spanish? If indeed we were just reaching out to those who don't speak English then shouldn't there also be postings in every other language?

I know this seems like quite a rant and hopefully is not too fractured, and if so I apologize. Let me define for the other posters and readers my main concerns;

1) The United States is a sovereign nation and as such has the right to protect our borders, and states, from those who would enter illegally. This planet is not a global village and is comprised of hundreds of sovereign nations. We should respect each nations right to self-governance.

2) There is a rule of law in the U. S. that defines how one may immigrate or visit this nation. Much the same as all other nations. Mexico included. Those who disobey that law are criminals. Period.

3) And finally respect. Respect our nation, our culture, our peoples by NOT illegally entering our country. When someone does it is a disrespectful act not only against our sovereignty and the rule of law but a slap in the face Americans and those who have come before them who have chosen to follow the rule of law and enter legally.

In closing I am not willing to acquiesce to the agenda of those who would destroy our sovereignty, our rule of law and the necessity of respect for our nation, culture and peoples by other nations and peoples. No matter the spin that is put on their arguments decrying the plight of those who come here illegally and I will speak out against them at all opportunities.