Open Letter to Senator McCain
By Citizen Conservative (07/04/07)
Dear Senator McCain...
July 3, 2007
Senator John McCain
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senator McCain,
On February 3, 2007, exactly five months ago to the day, I returned your "Presidential Agenda Survey," uncompleted. I also advised you that I would not make a donation to your campaign.
I explained my refusal to support you and your campaign in the following terms:
"I was very disappointed to see that the issue of illegal immigration is very last on your list, while border security is next to last. It is as if these issues were after thoughts, included only to fill the page.
"Clearly, you do not fully appreciate the gravity of these issues, particularly to conservatives."
In the intervening five months, it appears as though more and more Americans are finding it difficult to support your candidacy. Indeed, it is now reported that your campaign is cash strapped and is cutting staff to save money.
The resounding defeat of S 1639 in the U.S. Senate on June 28 is further evidence of the fact that most Americans simply do not want to legalize 12-30 million foreign aliens who have thumbed their noses at our borders and immigration laws.
In short, amnesty for such people is wrong. Wrong for the United States, wrong for the millions of people who are following the rules and waiting in line, and wrong for the American people.
Once again, I thank you for your incredible service to America while in the armed forces. No one in American politics even comes close to matching your sterling record of dedicated military service.
At the same time, it must be recognized that the America that you fought for, and sacrificed so much to preserve, exists only because we live under the rule of law.
Your sacrifices will be meaningless if the rule of law is abandoned, as is the case until our borders and laws are not enforced!
America does NOT need immigration reform.
However, we desperately need a president and Congress who will enforce our borders and existing laws. And we need a government that will work on behalf of the American people, rather than for invading criminals.
In closing, I cannot honestly wish you good fortune in your presidential bid, given your current positions on illegal immigration.
I do you wish you good health and success in the career of your choice, provided it does not involve America's borders or immigration laws.
Should you unexpectedly alter you views, I would be delighted to re-consider your candidacy, complete that Presidential Agenda Survey," and perhaps even make a donation!
Sincerely,
John W. Lillpop
San Jose, California
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