America First!
By Jon Alvarez (12/16/04)
Long before 9/11, when George W. Bush was my governor in Texas, I was (and continue to be) one of his biggest supporters. Maybe what drew me to him was the frank and simple way he talked, or the tough stances he took on controversial issues, or even just the way he came off as an ordinary person like you and me. However, now that we have worked very hard to get President Bush re-elected, it's time for him to listen to those who helped him win four more years in office. I'm talking about how he chooses to deal with two very important, hot button issues; immigration and the United Nations.
I applaud and appreciate all that President Bush has done for our country, particularly in waging war versus the evildoers of the world. This fight, of course, must and will continue because defeat against this foe is not an option. Hopefully, with the destruction we witnessed in Fallujah after the election, we'll remove the "PC" gloves and deal with these terrorists as they should be dealt with. We cannot win this war if we fight it as a public relations event, as we did the Vietnam War. We must fight this war to win, as we did during WWII. We crushed our enemies, plain and simple. Americans must also maintain their support for those who fight this war, and that means continuing our battle here at home versus those who oppose the efforts of our military to protect us i.e. the anti-war left, the ACLU, the liberal media, Hollywood, and the Howard Dean Democrats.
However, while applauding President Bush for his tough stance against international terrorism, we must take issue with his soft stance on illegal immigration and border control. Tough talk about defending America must also include tough measures to protect the integrity of our borders and our immigration laws. So far, we've seen no such stance taken. Seal the borders President Bush. If Israel can erect a wall to protect itself, why can't we? We could put many of those Mexican laborers to work building that wall. Then send them back across the border.
We want to see our borders protected and illegal immigrants deported, not rewarded. As a Hispanic American, I find it highly offensive that some believe President Bush would lose support amongst Hispanics if he doesn't pander to illegals. Quite the contrary, my grandparents immigrated to the United States legally. Would it be fair to them or those who obeyed our immigration laws to reward those who cut in line? Hispanic citizens appreciate that we are a nation of laws. What kind of message do we send if we are unwilling to enforce those laws? It is imperative that President Bush do what Americans want, that he do what's best for America.
Also, it's time to kick out the inept and corrupt United Nations. While most Americans can appreciate the concept behind the forming of the United Nations, like their predecessor the League of Nations, this body politic has failed miserably. Our tax dollars account for 22% of this corrupt and inept, anti-American institution's annual budget! We pay out over $3 billion annually to this organization. At a time when most Americans might prove to be supportive of a tax revolt, surely we can find better ways to allocate our hard-earned tax dollars. If we are not going to withdraw from the U.N., then at least tell them to convene in Europe instead.
Finally, thank you for taking a stand in the culture war our country is currently engaged in. By taking a tough stance to protect the institution of marriage, you've drawn a symbolic line in the sand in an effort to prevent the further rot and decay that has been eating away at our society for years. Liberal groups continue their attacks on our culture and way of life by promoting agendas that would greatly alter the America we wish to leave to our children. More Americans have become aware of this internal threat to our country's future existence. Rome fell because of social permissiveness; we must continue to be vigilant to ensure the same does not happen to America.
Please President Bush, listen to your strongest supporters. America First!
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