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Posted May 8, 2010 at 8:23 AM
May 8, 2010
My approach to the Immigration problem differs from most. It is based on the premise that no one has a right to come to the United States. And if they are allowed in and allowed to become citizens it is because of the generosity of the US people.
To explain. The people here now went through (or their heirs did) WWII ( 10 million men from the US fought in that war), They went through Korean War (50,000 died in that one). They went through Viet Nam (another 35,000 died there). We, who are here, "own" The Capitol Building, The Jefferson Memorial, Yellowstone Park, etc. We bought and paid for all of these things. When we let someone become a citizen they get all of that for free.
So, from immigrants we should demand some form of "payment". In my mind this is skill to operate in the country. It means adapting to our language so that they can contribute. It means wholeheartedly accepting this country and its values. Demand nothing from the system. Be a giver not a taker.
Are we greedy and asking too much from the newcomers in return for our generosity?
I think not.
I invite your comments. I warn you, however, don't get into that old argument that we are all immigrants. Or that we are a country of immigrants. I will not waste my time on either of those two.
Evaluate my position from WWII onward. Think of what your taxes have bought. Think of what your kinfolk have paid fighting for all of this.
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