Illegals get breaks, citizens struggle
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, TN

As I watch illegal aliens file into this country at unprecedented numbers while President George W. Bush and Congress knowingly watch, but do nothing, it angers me. And I'm not the only who is upset with how our leaders in Washington are handling the raging immigration crisis.

To prove my point, here are some statistics: according to Time magazine, "89 percent of Americans think illegal immigration into the U.S. is a problem (30 percent extremely serious, 33 percent very serious, and 26 percent somewhat serious, January 2006) and "82 percent think that not enough is being done along the borders to keep illegal immigrants from crossing into the country." (Time magazine, March 2006).

According to the polling company in September 2006, "68 percent feel that the number of immigrants who cross the border, whether legal or illegal, is "too high." Quinnipiac University points out in February 2006, "62 percent oppose making it easier for illegal immigrants to become citizens of America."

The old saying, "actions speak louder than words," once again reigns true. And it is truly sad to watch; we are now caring more for another country's people than our very own. The action is already having implications on our country; imagine if it keeps pace and gets worse.

When I, or anyone else, see our own people suffering and not being treated, it becomes personal.

Case in point: my very own grandmother. Her knees are shot, completely dead, and have been for nearly two months. Instead of receiving the help she needs, she is told to wait until March before a date can even be set. I understand that it is first come, first serve. The gripe I have is why an illegal gets first say over a nearly 70-year-old citizen?

The act is appalling and many would say treasonous.

BILLY PARISH


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