Thread: Guest Opinion

I submitted a Guest Opinion on the illegal immigration/visa worker issue to my local newspaper, which was printed in the Sunday, August 31 edition. I was a bit surprised by this as the paper tends to be a bit of an open borders rag. I have gotten several positive phone calls from strangers (one woman says she bought several copies of the paper to send to relatives in other states). Someone suggested I make it available on some of these websites, so here goes:


Tide of illegal immigration is eradicating the American identity
By: Melena29 (Sun, Aug/31/200

With all the debate regarding immigration, what stands out most for me are the arguments for increased levels of immigration, because after all, this is a nation of immigrants, and in order for this country to remain the United States of America, we must welcome even more immigrants into the fold. Nothing could be further from the truth.

This hasn't been a nation of immigrants for a very long time. This is a nation of Americans. Therein lays the problem for today's immigrants.

When my ancestors immigrated to this country, there was a condition: you must assimilate. This was a brand new experiment in humanity, and its success depended upon shedding the past and a committing to a new identity — an American identity.

While our ancestors cherished their old world traditions and taught them to us at home, they embraced their new culture and insisted we embrace it as well. They made a commitment. They made an extraordinary sacrifice in order to give their children the gift of American citizenship. And in doing so, they defined America and this American nation.

The legacy they left to their children and grandchildren was a country they could respect and depend upon, and in whose citizenship there was pride and honor. As long as they were true to America's principles and obeyed the laws, they would prosper and pass the legacy along. I am thankful every day for their selfless gift.

As for the current tidal wave of immigrants spilling onto our shores and crossing our borders, this essential condition of assimilation no longer seems to apply. Not only are they no longer required to learn our language and participate in our culture, but we have been bending over backward to respect their customs and provide for them in their native tongue. They exhibit an obscene sense of entitlement, as though they offer some skill or knowledge that we are in dire need of.

To add insult to injury, they are not even required to bring something to the table. This is effectively eradicating America.

Those who are here “legallyâ€

Hats off. Well written article!!

Good job. Send your submission to NumbersUSA.

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They maintain an archives of newspaper reader comments and editorials.

Can you copy and put the article, here? I cannot seem to get the article to show.

AWESOME - TOTALLY!

Awesome !!! Thank You so much for speaking so much truth in your story, I will be sharing it with everyone I know !

Excellent.

Loved it!

Great article!

Excellent read. You encapsulated our history and present predicament succinctly. Girlfriend you need to think about having your own blog. I'd read it for sure. You go girl.

Superbly written article!