Thursday, April 29, 2010

Immigration Law and Ignorance

Arizona recently passed a state law regarding illegal immigrants. Then there was an uproar. Those opposing the law made all kind of claims about what was in the law. The problem is that what they claim is in the law just isn't there.

What I have noticed repeatedly is that people opposing the law have a lot to say about it, but there seems to be no sign that any of them have actually read it. If they did they would be very surprised that it is only a re-statement of existing federal law. So what's the difference and why the uproar? It appears that the opponents aren't afraid of what the law says. They are afraid that they are about to find themselves dealing with state law agencies that will "enforce" the law as opposed to federal law agencies which have "failed to enforce" the law.

It also has not escaped my notice that those making erroneous claims about the law are never asked if they have actually read it. So this leads to an obvious question.

Are these people just ignorant?

Ignorance can be corrected. One really ought to do some research to find out what is really going on before they stick their foot in their mouth. If one finds out what things actually say and how they work it can be an amazing eye opener.

I'm afraid with the "dumbing down of America" we are dealing these days with a lot of people who have become dependent upon people telling them what to think because they have been systematically trained to not think for themselves.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Spirit of 1776

These days there is a growing undercurrent of those who are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the present actions of our government. Many find a resonance with the statement of President Ronald Reagan who said, "In this present crisis government is not the solution to the problem, Government IS the problem."

Is it genetic memory, reincarnation of our revolutionary ancestors, or a spiritual connection with our forefathers? Whatever it may be, there are many who are beginning to relate to the the motto of, "No taxation without representation."

Whether it be health care legislation, cap and trade, or some other form of socialized government imposition, many are recognizing that our government is increasing its control and demands over our lives and decreasingly paying any attention to the will of its constituency. This is a replay of the theme that culminated in the American Revolution and many are beginning to feel a deep kinship and gut level identification with our ancestors.

In the American Revolution it was not everyone who opposed the the mindless taxation and arrogance of King George, but those who did refused to knuckle under. "Give me liberty, or give me death," was not just a bunch of words spoken by Patrick Henry. It was the attitude of a people who refused to let things continue on an unjust path.

Those who are spiritual decendants of our Revolutionary War forefathers can only be pushed so far and no farther.