ALIPAC'ers, it has been a wild ride for me so far. I will ashamedly admit that up until a year ago I was content to sit in my isolated bubble and watch the world go by, a very apolitical person. It's funny how little things can suddenly awaken an unspoken angst, a genuine hidden fear or an outright deeply supressed anger. In my case it was a simple thing (just ask my wife). I was standing in line at a convenience store not far from my home. In front of me was what appeared to be a person who most likely was a construction or landscaping worker of unknown latin origin. I remember him speaking in spanish and the cashier couldn't understand a word he was saying and was getting a little upset. As the person left the cashier looked up and mumbled under his breath..."you should learn to at least speak English...". Strangely enough, this was my little awakening and led to my search and discovery of ALIPAC. I have since become a changed person. Angered and disgusted by the illegal invasion that I have discovered is happening to my state and country I began routinely calling my Senators and Representatives. I also began emailing and calling Senators from different states. I've traveled to rallies (Rumble at the Ranch) and video taped pro-illegal immigration demonstrations. I donate what little I can to ALIPAC. I proudly wear my cap which says "US Border Watch". As the Japanese so adeptly stated after bombing Pearl Harbor..."I fear we have awakened a sleeping giant...". I AM that sleeping giant! One among millions that are slowly but surely awakening from their slumber since WWII. I just want to say thank you to all the ALIPAC'ers who have so graciously educated me and made me even more proud to be an American. I hope my dad, a WWII veteran, would be proud of me. He fought and gave his all and so, I must. How could I, with any honor, do anything less? He once told me..."Never, EVER give up" for something you strongly believe in. So, hang tough ALIPAC'ers and fellow patriots...it's gonna be one wild, tough ride. Tears and blood have been and will be shed, but freedom is not free. In the end the battle will be won by the fighter who wants it the most!