Posted on 02/12/2007 4:14:26 PM PST by batter
Having responded to some of the world's most tragic humanitarian crises including the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and the earthquake in Pakistan, I have seen innocent people who have lost everything — homes, children and parents.
In Darfur, people pass their lives in desolate camps where their homes consist of a few sticks with a sheet of plastic draped over them, a jerry can for their water supply, a couple of pots and pans, an open fire to cook on and a hole in the ground for a bathroom. Children fall sick one day and die the next. These people truly merit our compassion.
Now compare that to the compassion advocated by the supporters of in-state tuition for the "foreign-born" children of illegal immigrants. Compassion, we are told, supersedes the law, and anyone who opposes in-state tuition is labeled as being self-righteous, a zealot and a racist by the Deseret Morning News' editorial writers.
Of course, this is misplaced compassion because it encourages children to break our immigration laws while failing to acknowledge that they cannot work legally for reputable employers either before or after graduation without committing document fraud and identity theft. But, perhaps most troubling is the fact that it fails to show compassion for the true victims of illegal immigration such as the thousands and thousands of Utah children, who according to Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, have had their identities stolen by illegal aliens.
Where is the compassion for the young parents in Draper who are trying to recover their 2-year-old daughter's identity after an illegal alien used it to get two jobs, take out loans and obtain credit cards?
Where is the compassion for the family of the nurse who was recently killed when an illegal immigrant left his wrecked vehicle in the road in southern Utah?
Where is the compassion for Utahns who must pay more for their health care in order to offset the free medical care provided to illegal immigrants?
Where is the compassion for the Utah family who has a premature baby and now faces bankruptcy while an illegal immigrant runs up hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills and pays nothing?
Where is the compassion for the Utah child who is forced into an overcrowded classroom in order to accommodate tens of thousands of illegal immigrant children?
Where is the compassion for our children who are addicted to and dying from heroin and other drugs provided by illegal immigrant drug cartels?
And why did the arrest of dozens of illegal immigrants, who committed identity theft in order to get jobs, result in an outpouring of compassion for their families rather than for their victims who have had their lives turned upside down?
If the media, the Alliance for Unity and other illegal immigrant advocates are truly concerned about Utah, let them begin by focusing on the true victims of illegal immigration — their fellow citizens whose identities have been stolen, whose health-care system is being destroyed, whose children's education is suffering and whose family members have been killed by illegal immigrants.
Then, if these advocates of misplaced compassion still wish to support those illegally in the United States, let them use their personal funds to create and support scholarships, free clinics and welfare programs for illegal aliens and let them treat those who honestly disagree with them with civility rather than childishly calling them names.
Ronald W. Mortensen is a retired Foreign Service officer who served three tours in Africa and continues to respond to international humanitarian crises.
There is a case going to the SCOTUS about in-state tuition for illegals.
You can peform penance by donating to fair :)
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Perfect!
btt
I would also enjoy States sending Congress bills for the health care costs, impacts on the local economy etc. Even better - send to bills to every Senator and Rep who've opposed the law and perpetuated the problem (Hatch and Cannon, for example).
Do you have any links/citations for that case? I've heard about it, but never been able to find any details...
Additionally, the two big papers in the area are still reasonably well read (the local MSM is still reasonably trusted) and both are totally liberal. FWIW - it's speculated that Joe Cannon (Rep. Cannon's brother) authored the original offensive editorial.
Basically, it takes a major scandal to be knocked out.
ping
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/hearing/ia05_king/col_20060505_bite.html
Congressman Steve King of Iowa comments on the "Day Without Immigrants" farce.
". . . What would that May 1st look like without illegal immigration? . . . The lives of 12 U.S. citizens would be saved who otherwise die a violent death at the hands of murderous illegal aliens each day. Another 13 Americans would survive who are otherwise killed each day by uninsured drunk driving illegals . . . ."
25 a day * 365 days a year
Other than being called names has the Congressman been refuted?
My bad...I think it is still in district courts. But, the issue will eventually end up there.
Excellent piece. After we get a couple 100 million more thirld worlders in the next 30 to 50 years, there isn't going to be much room left for compassion.
What's wrong with all of you. Where is that American Fighting Spirit. Get off of your lazy, complaining behinds and get out on those streets and protest. And I mean protest just as loudly, just as angrily as the pro-illegal immigrants and their activists do. The only way you are going to get the government's attention is not through words or sending them emails. It is by action. America has been built by men and women who were ready to fight to defend our country from all enemies. Foreign and domestic for that matter. If you stop fighting and just let government do whatever they want to do, guess what country the U.S. will turn into. Mexico! Now is the time to put up or shut up! We need to get out on those streets and let our government know we are FED UP and will not take it any more. Illegal immigrants are thriving in this country all with the cooporation of our government and our businesses. If we loose this fight, we have only ourselves to blame. Get out of your comfort zone now, (you can always go back to it later when this is over). But for now it is time to fight. Why is it that U.S. citizens who are against illegal immigration will not even have a one week economic boycott. One week, seven days is all I am talking about. Tell the newspaper about it. We can all pick a date. Only buy what is absolutely necessary. Food and medicine. No going to restaraunts, no shopping for clothes, shoes, etc. All non-necessities are out. And let the people at the newspaper know that the one week boycott is just the beginning. Either this country will value it's citizens and legal residents or they will value the illegal immigrants more. Show them who has more buying power.
That is all they understand. It's now or never.
At last, someone on the other side admitting they're on the moral low ground with this issue.
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