Because I am a proponent of secure borders and immigration law enforcement does that mean?

Question

Because I advocate for border security and current immigration law enforcement throughout the country and from sea to shining sea, border to border, some think that myself and others like me need to always be on the moral and politically correct "High ground". Do we truly need to hold the "high ground" when others do not? I simply advocate for American laws to be enforced. Do I need to be morally and politically correct in order to accomplish this?

Only good guys wear white hats.

Good answers! All are well thought out and intelligent.
Thank you all, this one will have to go to a vote.

Answer 1

I personally am a registered republican and a voter.

Personally I see nothing wrong with you wantint to uphold the law and enfore border security.

#1 All America's laws should be enforced.

#2 Our boarders must be protected in order to ensure terrorists dont sneek weapons into America intent on terrorist activity.

#3 If America actually did secure her boarders, many of our drug problems in the cities would dry up.

#4 If america secured its borders most our problems with illegal guns would dry up and uour streets would be safer.

I am all for boarder security and LEGAL immigration. I wish the government would create MANDATORY Drivers liscences and STATE ID's that had smart chips (RFID) embedded in them so that every single employer, business and resident could be certain that the people they are serving actually belong here. Those RFID chips could also be used to track sex predators, high risk criminals, etc.

It is time America graduated law enforcement to the digital age.

Illegal immigrants would STOP sneaking here once they realized that they could not make a life for themselves if they came here illegally. The problem is right now society is so unorganized that they can come here and slip through the cracks.

WE NEED A NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM


As for morality....believing in the SPIRIT of the LAW and the WORD of law is two different things.

The spirit of the laws made in the constitution provided for immigration to America. Our fore fathers meant for America to be a place for people to come so they can make it better.
The word of law however states that unless immigration is legal, the people here illegaly have no rights and should be thrown out head first.
Sure it's heartless, but its the law the people need to respect.

Right now, calling mexicans "illegal immigrants" has an extremely racist connotation. In fact "illegal immigrant" and "guest worker" are such harsh words that they almost directly purport to describe "mexicans".

Native Americans should be allowed to stay here.
But, all illegals with felony criminal records in America should be deported.
America should make it a point not to allow immigrants with felonies - with the exception of political prisoners and refugees from totalitarian rulerships.

Regardless all the political rhetoric connected to the words, American citizens - LEGAL AMERICAN CITIZENS- have a duty to uphold America's laws and our national defense.

All those people who are citizens and fighting for illegal immigrants to get amnesty should be ashamed.

Answer 2

My friend if being morally and politically correct is the high ground in this country, we're all in big trouble. This debate should be about nothing more than the law of this land. When we start tossing in our personal morals, and challenging one an others "political correctness" we divert from the facts and fight amongst each other. And we also rob each other of personal freedom. This is the largest threat to our Nation and the American way. All other threats shrink in comparison. When the American people can no longer stand together there will be no more "We the People". Morals and political correctness muddies the waters, and causes chaos between the people. This leads to no resolution, only division between the people. It causes regression instead of progression.

So to finally answer your question, LOL.....NO! Keep on being you and stand strong against the morally and politically correct propaganda. It's all a smoking mirror as savage would say. I call it an invisible infiltration hell bent on causing a big fight amongst the American people. walk tall

Answer 3

No you do not need to be politically correct when addressing your views, in my opinion. Taking the high ground is in the eye of the audience. Those that oppose having illegal immigrants follow the law do not take the high ground, why should you have too? If you change your views that would be a shame. You would be changing your views to someone who would not take the same road. So, continue with freedom of speech and let those know your views on criminal activity. You need not change for others. Good question.

Answer 4

As an American Citizen you have the high ground. Illegal Mexican immigrants parading through our streets waving Mexican flags do not have the high ground and frankly aren't entitled to march through our streets. At any other time in our history we might event treat such activity as an invasion.

We need to secure our borders like every other sovereign nation in the world. You better believe Mexico watches its border.

And it's worse than you know. The public schools here in Tulsa have more Spanish displayed than English. Tuesdays the plege of allegiance is done in Spanish over the intercom to be said by all students.

This crap is outrageous. I am an unapologetic Liberal, but when it comes to what's right for my country, political correctness that surrenders national identity and security is just plain stupid.

50 million Germans came to this country and you would be hard pressed to find German anywhere but in cemetaries in this country. And oh...they came here legally too.

Build the wall...build it today....

Answer 5

You are right except for one little thing. The American Indians are that one little thing I am talking about. If you want to suddenly close the border and keep illegals aliens out, there is nothing wrong with that, but if you want to throw illegals out who already live here, then it is time to sort this whole situation out.
We Americans, as we call ourselves, are not indigenous people. We all came here from somewhere else. So if we are going to argue the letter of the law, then pack your bags cause all us whites are looking for a new reverse Mayflower.

Answer 6

Just by what you said I don't see how you could not be on the high ground. By wanting to follow the law and have others follow it as well means that as long as you have this position you will have the high ground. PC is a made up way of muzzling free speech. Just because you call something by a different name doesn't change what it is. "A rose by any other name"

Answer 7

All we need is a new President and a new Congress that will enforce the current laws. Of course we have to secure the border to keep illegals from re-entering. The current laws cover everything, no new legislation is needed.

Answer 8

From the answers so far, I don't think people here have understood your question.

Taking the high road, does not your political preferences change. What it changes is the way people respond to you. People respond in kind and there is no racial slurs and insults being flung here, based on what you ask. If you will study Dars's profile, he seems a good model for us all. I think it speaks to your human spirit having a conscience understanding of respect. In turn, we can have a decent debate.

Answer 9

I agree. The waters get muddied when we speak of our limiting "immigrants". We have always invited immigrants through a legal process. We are the "melting pot" though "e pluribus unum" and assimilation keeps getting forgotten with pc speak and hyphenated Americans. The problem is not with immigrants; it is with illegal immigrants and porous borders. Anybody remember 9/11?

Answer 10

What's the problem with peaceable peoples wanting to come to the U.S. to make a living? And how does strict immigration give anyone the "high ground?"

The U.S. would simply not exist without a rich history of immigration.