Posted: 06/19/2007
Mr. President, tear down that fence!
By Janet Folger
Mr. President, tear down that fence! I'm not talking about the fence around our borders; they never got around to finishing that. I'm talking about the fence around the White House. Hey, if you're going to lead us to vulnerability, at least lead by example.
And those sharpshooters on the roof? They're fine. They look all official and everything, but the new immigration-like policy is: They're not allowed to shoot anyone. And if one of those men in black happen to interfere with someone committing criminal trespass (make that an "undocumented White House visit") they'll be in a cell right next to Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, who committed the very same crime while patrolling the U.S. border.
In fact, from now on, in accordance with the new "lead by example" amendment to the Senate immigration bill, all trespassers will get instant amnesty for themselves and their families – and be allowed to pitch a tent right there on the White House lawn. Federal courts will also entertain discrimination lawsuits for those who've been denied access to the Lincoln Bedroom and whose funds don't accommodate an office that's oval.
Oh, and that White House dinner in the State Dining Room? Break out the presidential china all the way back to the Washington administration, because in addition to heads of state, you're going to have a few (million) more guests. They'd also like a piece of what's left of the twins' college fund. We can't possibly penalize the children of these undocumented tourists.
What about the security risk to the commander in chief? Look, we can't possibly round up all the people in America who dislike the president. Don't be naïve. It's just not feasible. Quit fear-mongering.
And get Henry Paulson, the secretary of the treasury on the line, we're going to need to change all our bills and coins. Instead of "E Pluribus Unum" (out of many, one), they will now read: "Don't Deport-um, Join-um" (make us one big Mexico). And, while you're on the phone, you may want to call your brother Jeb (he speaks Spanish, doesn't he?) because you're going to need his help translating just to get around.
That's how I felt when flying into Miami last week. I complimented the little girl next to me on her coloring. She looked at me puzzled until I said one of the few Spanish words I know: "bonita." I found it ironic that the only other word I recognized on the whole plane ride was voiced during the Spanish "how to buckle your seatbelt" video. It was the name of the airline: American. But even that was said with a Spanish accent.
It was like that throughout the airport when I couldn't find a single English-speaking person of whom to ask directions. Then, when someone asked directions of me (I assume that's what they were doing), they were actually upset that I couldn't understand the language of their Third World city.
Do you not worry that Miami's "sanctuary city" rules serve as a magnet for illegal aliens and undercut the state's otherwise sound law enforcement policies? Do you worry that a recent random community survey on "Miami values" found that corruption was listed as the No. 1 "value" by residents?
The only thing worse than flying into Miami is getting lost while driving there. Like the 20,000 residents who flee Miami each year, I try to avoid going there – with all the signs and billboards in Spanish, there was a moment when I wondered if I had enough cash for the police should I get stopped for a traffic violation.
The good news is Tancredo's doing something about it. His amendment to the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill passed the House on Friday 234-189 to withhold federal emergency-services funding from "sanctuary cities" that protect illegal aliens. A political stunt to gain support in the presidential primary? Hardly – this is the eighth time he's introduced it.
I love our president, but it seems as if he has lost his way. How I would have loved to see the president on the Hill strong-arming senators to vote for things like … the Marriage Amendment. But he wasn't passionate about that. How I would have cheered had he exercised his veto on out-of-control spending. But that didn't happen, either. He'd rather turn his back on 85 percent of his base and the majority of the country to join his father's "New World Order." Mr. President? We don't share your globalist views.
We don't want a "North American Union"; we want the United States of America.
We want an America that welcomes legal immigrants and helps them to learn our language, our history and our values. We want an America that doesn't reward lawbreakers. And punish law enforcers. We want an America that decides whom to invite rather than being bullied by those who force their way in. After all, respect for our law when coming to our country is the first sign of whether they'll respect our laws once they're here.
Mr. President: You do not have our permission to break the bank to fund the Amexican Dream. Not unless you first lead by example and tear down the White House fence.
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The writer of this article should be commended as it reflects the views of myself and what I believe to be the majority of the American Public. Let's get this country back to the God fearing country we started out as and deport all illegals as fast as we can round them up! Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 07/01/07 02:59:56 PM
Age 44, SD
While Janet brings up some valid points, what is missing is what is missing from most conservative commentary on immigration policy: What is the alternative? More specifically what is a Christian, biblical policy on immigration and dealing with illegal immigrants? I have yet to see one.
Yes we want a policy that is just. One that enforces the law and fulfills the biblical idea that a government is to protect the people from lawbreakers. But what would a biblical worldview be without also including grace and mercy? What bothers me most about much of the conservative commentary on this issue is it reeks of xenophobia. There seems to be a great fear that the illegal immigrants will corrupt our American way of life. Hasn’t our American way of life already been greatly corrupted, not from immigrants but decay internal in our society? Yes there are many crimes committed by illegals, yet I dare say that there are many illegal immigrants who have higher morals than many citizens in our society. Yes they committed a crime by coming here illegally, but can we not distinguish between one who breaks the law in seeking a better life for his family and one who breaks the law to commit a terrorist act against the United States? Even in Proverbs it says that men do not despise a thief when he steals to satisfy his soul when he is hungry. Given the many Old Testament warnings about not oppressing foreigners in the land, I think if we are going to have biblical worldview, we better mix some compassion with justice.
So let’s not just criticize the President’s policy, but let’s have a creative, biblical alternative. What are your ideas for dealing with illegal immigrants and their thousands of children who are U.S. citizens? Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/28/07 03:35:41 PM
Age 57, NM
Well, Janet, it seems like your country is safe from destruction, at least for another one or two years. Bush's immigration bill has been defeated again. I'm sure you are celebrating, and when you go to church on Sunday you will thank God that these lazy, and no good for nothing Mexicans did not get it their way. But, maybe when you start paying $10.00 for a head of lettuce or can't find a cheap maid to pick up your dirty laundry, you mind change your mind. Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/27/07 07:52:07 AM
Age 35, OH
Vote for Kucinich and you won't have these problems. Instead you'll have a compassionate, peace-promoting man in office who has a sensible plan regarding immigration. Though he is a self-professed religious man, I know that many of you will strongly disagree with his views, political or spiritual. However, read his positions on the issues, search your heart, and ask yourselves - is he not a candidate that truly takes the "do unto others as you would have done to you" message to heart? Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/27/07 01:36:21 AM
Age 53, IN
Thank you for saying what I wanted to say and saying it in perfect form! Mr. Bush has the appearance of Christianity without the substance and I am still praying for him as our leader because we are commanded to pray for those in authority. So, I will pray he puts his money where his mouth is, and his actions where he SAYS his faith is. Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/26/07 12:31:42 PM
Age 56, MN
Why dont we stop saying that President Bush is a saved Christian, when its easy to see he has RELIGION, he just doesnt possess the LORD.
HE may be a professor but is NOT a possessor.
His discernment on things of the word, is total lacking.
YET so many are ready to stamp George Bush Jr. as saved.
WHY is that simply because ( HE ) calls himself a CHRISTIAN????? Click here to reply to this post
Re: Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 07/02/07 10:48:44 AM
Age 44, FL
Please tell me that you are not judging someone's salvation. That's not our job. We can inspect the fruit, but not judge another's salvation. I don't understand this decision, either, but I believe that most of his other decisions show where his faith lies. Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/26/07 10:44:08 AM
Age 69, AZ
Janet, Please consider getting a real job instead of living off the weak-minded. I have heard all this stuff before. Did you ever pick cotton? Click here to reply to this post
Re: Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/27/07 07:06:13 AM
Age 43, VA
I think she was right on the mark! I voted for GW both elections, but somehow I think he missed the boat on immigration laws; or rather, invited everyone in; and I for one really don't feel like taking care of them and their entire family! We have enough mouths to feed on Welfare as it is! Not exactly sure that you and I read the same article. As for me...I DO NOT want to see Amexicana...I too would like to see The United States of America again! God Bless America, the land that I love! Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/26/07 09:55:59 AM
Age 60, FL
I voted for GW both times, but I also had reservations the second time. I've been saying for years that we are manipulated...if the mood is liberal we get men like "Socialist Clinton"," communist appeaser Carter". If it's conservative we get a George senior or GW type. Especially now the "Moderates". Either way we're going down the same road and it leads to the "New World Order". This is not any new thing, but has been in the making as long as this country has been in existence and earlier! The Apostate church now illuminates the hour we're in. Even the bibles are corrupted by New Age publishers pumping out their beliefs packaged in Christian buzz words,leaving out whole verses so the unlearned can never find the truth (NIV-NASB) etc. I'm beginning to think that "it's all over but the shouting" "Come Up" to the true bride, but time will tell if God is finished or if we still are to fight the good fight. One thing is certain, if we fail to stop this illegal immigration bill we are finished. They will destroy our Constitution and break the bank to bring in the New World Order. I am also voting for Tom Tancredo and support him financially, but he needs $'s to get up front. The media will NEVER give him a voice. He'll need to buy air time and PRAYERS, especially prayers. Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/21/07 10:24:18 AM
Age 42, PA
I agree. I was thinking that it's so easy for the political elite (like protected ex-Presidents and their families) and the wealthy to be guarded with weapons toting aides. On their estates in the desert or in gated suburbs, they're even safer. If politicians, especially, want to make us vulnerable to foreign criminals and gang elements, they and their extended families should be subjected to the same fate. Click here to reply to this post
Re: Mr. President, tear down that fence!
Posted On: 06/21/07 01:49:49 AM
Age 58, KS
WOW, Janet--right on!! I couldn't have said it better myself! It seems that if this scourge on our land happens, things will really spiral out of control--socially, financially, politcally, and especially spiritually! I pray that Tom Tancredo gets nominated so i can vote for him. I know for a fact that he will pardon Ramos and Compeon right away after he takes office. It is too bad that our government is so full of a morally corrupt Congress and office-holders that aren't realizing that we may be "doomed to repeat" the mistakes we have witnessed in the past!!
We must pray that Tancredo gets in--I urge all the readers of Janet's article to support him--he has more common sense and is a Christian. Let's do it and may God bless America!! S. Nugent Wichita, KS Click here to reply to this post
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