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Are nations not governed by laws? In what world do you live?
Sure, but the plaque is not referring to laws or governance.
Are nations not governed by laws? In what world do you live?
The bolded is obvious...
Sure, but the plaque is not referring to laws or governance.
I don't care. Regardless of when the plaque was added, the inscription is now part of the statue. Would you opt to change the inscription to something more representative of conservative ideology?
The reason why you believe it is because you were indoctrinated to believe it.
In layman terms, the Statue of Liberty sends a message to the rest of the world, stay the **** home and look at what we were able to accomplish. You are capable of doing the same thing in your own country.
So what you're saying is that the inscription contradicts the statue. I do agree that changing the inscription would be easier than tearing down the statue.
The primary reason a country has an immigration policy (and ALL countries do, BTW) is to manage the influx of immigrants with the capacity to provide. When you have too many people here you lose the capacity to take care of anyone, including yourself. The premise that we must not be pro immigrant because we dont throw open the gates to EVERYONE is simple minded at best.So the conditions of their native land (e.g. if they are fleeing from violence and starvation) do not qualify as plights?
Inscriptions on a statue do not define a nation...
I understand that. I was only referring to the statue, hence the poll.
The statue was a gift from an ally, not an invitation to break our laws...
You have to admit the message behind the statue is misleading.
Possible reasons for tearing it down:
1) It attracts illegal immigrants.
2) It's French.
3) It doesn't represent American values.
What say you?
No, in fact I don't, but thanks for trying. Here's what I would like to know. What was your reaction to a Marine being held in a Mexican jail for seven months after making a wrong turn and the government's apparent lack of concern?
I'm only vaguely familiar with the story, and I don't see what it has to do with the price of tea in China. I guess it was bad for the Marine. Why?
I don't care. Regardless of when the plaque was added, the inscription is now part of the statue. Would you opt to change the inscription to something more representative of conservative ideology?
Why does this not surprise me. Good night, you're not worth anymore keystrokes...
Are you saying that Lady Liberty is a breathing piece of copper and can change her meaning any time at a whim to further her political agenda ? She must be a progressive liberal.
So what you're saying is that the inscription contradicts the statue. I do agree that changing the inscription would be easier than tearing down the statue.
The statue looked down on Ellis Island where all the immigrants were processed. Legal immigrants. There is a right way and a wrong way. But then the times were different.
I can't vote because the "This is the stupidest ****ing poll evah" option isn't there. Sorry
Breaking laws has nothing to do with liberty, does it?
Greetings, Pero. :2wave:
If times are different, it's because we used to be known as a law-abiding nation, where the laws were meant to be obeyed by all that live in this country. I don't know if Congress used to exempt themselves from laws that applied to everyone else, but they can now. Coddling aliens that enter illegally, and are given special treatment, are a slap to those that still follow our laws on immigration, and that is not only wrong, but unjust.
My grandparents entered through Ellis Island from Europe, which was a long ride under Spartan conditions, and they were happy to be here, as were the millions just like them. They weren't out demonstrating against the country that took them in - they were learning English and finding jobs in order to be self sufficient. It wasn't that long ago when it was extremely embarrassing for a man to admit he couldn't provide for his family, though he tried his damnedest, or that times were hard around their place. And the women worked just as hard right alongside them. Was it personal pride in themselves that made a difference? I don't know, but they were humans like everyone else, and it wasn't easy
Possible reasons for tearing it down:
1) It attracts illegal immigrants.
2) It's French.
3) It doesn't represent American values.
What say you?