By John F. Pilmer
US Constitution: “provide for the common defense” – one of the pillars of government’s purpose. While Washington is chasing control of one fifth of the US economy (healthcare), they have totally lost focus of a primary role of the U.S. Government – protect the people. Instead, we have protected criminal rights so much that victims cannot depend on the government for protection. The southern border of the U.S. is a joke!The handcuffs are on the police & law abiding citizens- not the criminals.
I have to provide Social Security number, proof of insurance, or my drivers license whenever I interface with government. I expect no less for ANYONE else–including immigrants. We love immigrants! America is built on the excellent efforts of immigrants. We are also a nation that has survived because we value the rule of law. Illegal immigrants, as their first act of residency, break the law to get here. Arizona and Texas are among states crippled by this emergency situation.
Washington needs a complete home makeover. We must kick congress out in November and start over with representatives who protect the Constitution, not illegal immigrants. Stop government takeover of private industry and protect the borders–that’s your job, Congress! If Washington won’t DO IT, then AZ, TX, and others must protect themselves!! This is an emergency worthy of emergency measures.
Leadership is not a popularity contest like Obama seems to think. Millions will disagree with tactics, but we must act. Protect Americans–NOW!
