free speech takes a hit

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

ArlJim 78,
I agree with you that it is nice to express differing opinions in a civilized manner.
I'm really not sure about your "take" on "illegal aliens". I chose to call them immigrants (it's less disparaging and not racist).
You're probably correct that this subject deserves its own thread.
In the meanwhile, please read Leviticus 19: 33+34, and also familiarize yourself with how indigenous people, such as the Cherokees, were dealt with
by immigrants (self appointed "legal") and th consequences.
See also: Trail of Tears, Andrew Jackson.
Also, do you think that the people of Iraq consider Americans to be illegal invaders? Just curious.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Let's keep it civil. Facts on topic, not personal "garbage".

well first of all I cannot consider that people who race across the border illegally to be immigrants. To me immigrant status is a legal one and I'm all for an active and fair immigration policy. I think it's something that makes this country strong. But what we have is out of control. I can't blame someone for making the easy border crossing in order to find work, but they do know its illegal and wrong. they also know that its not currently enforced so in effect we almost have an open border to the south.
I do blame lawmakers for not acting on border enforcement and employer sanctions.
One of the first requirements for a federal government in my opinion is to secure the borders. If we don't we're increasingly going to discover that the country we are left with is a blend of countries and some day we are going to face a big security threat.
I'm one of the people who would like to have already seen increased border control funding to crack down on the back and forth action, separate from the debate on what to do about the illegal that are already in the country. as far as I know we don't need a bill from congress in order to know that the border has to be controlled. i hope this doesn't come to pass but if there ever is a terrorist action on US soil and it's discovered that the perpetrators came across the southern border, you will suddenly see a whole new dimension to border enforcement like you've never seen before.

I don't know why you would think that a term like illegal alien is racist.

I must admit that I don't see the relevence of the stuff about Cherokee Indians and Leviticus.