What do you think of this letter?????

Question

> Written in response to a series of letters to the
> editor in the OrangeCounty Register:
>
> Dear Editor:
>
> So many letter writers have based their arguments
> on how this land is made up of immigrants.
> Ernie Lujan for one, suggests we should tear down
> the Statute of Liberty because the people now in
> question aren't being treated the same as those who
> passed through Ellis Island and other ports of entry.
>
> Maybe we should turn to our history books and
> point out to people like Mr.Lujan why today's American
> is not willing to accept this new kind of immigrant
> any longer.
>
> Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all
> areas of Europe to come to the United States, people
> had to get off a ship and stand in a long line in
> New York and be documented. Some would even get
> down on their hands and knees and kiss the ground.
> They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support
> their new country in good and bad times. They made
> learning English a primary rule in their new American
> households and some even changed their names to blend
> in with their new home.They had waved good bye to
> their birth place to give their children a new life
> and did everything in their power to help their
> children assimilate into one culture. Nothing was
> handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare,no labor
> laws to protect them. All they had were the skills
> and
> craftsmanship they had brought with them to trade for
> a future of prosperity.
>
> Most of their children came of age when World War
> II broke out. My father fought along side men whose
> parents had come straight over from Germany,Italy,
> France and Japan. None of these 1st generation
> Americans ever gave any thought about what country
> their parents had come from. They were Americans
> fighting Hilter, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan.
> They were defending the United States of America as
> one
> people. When we liberated France, no one in those
> villages were looking for the French-American or the
> German American or the Irish American. The people of
> France saw only Americans. And we carried one flag
> that
> represented one country. Not one of those immigrant
> sons would have thought about picking up another
> country's flag and waving it to represent who they
> were. It would have been a disgrace to their parents
> who had sacrificed so much to be here.
>
> These immigrants truly knew what it meant to
> be an American. They stirred the melting pot into one
> red, white and blue bowl.And here we are in 2006 with
> a new kind of immigrant who wants the same rights and
> privileges. Only they want to achieve it by playing
> with a different set of rules, one that includes the
> entitlement card and a guarantee of being faithful to
> their mother country. I'm sorry, that's not what
> being an American is all about. I believe that the
> immigrants
> who landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900s deserve
> better than that for all the toil, hard work and
> sacrifice in raising future generations to create a
> land that has become a beacon for those legally
> searching for a better life.
> I think they would be appalled that they are
> being used as an example by those waving foreign
> country flags.
>
> And for that suggestion about taking down the
> Statute of Liberty, it happens to mean a lot to the
> citizens who are voting on the immigration bill. I
> wouldn't start talking about dismantling the United
> States just yet.
>
> Rosemary LaBonte
>

to "Eli", what you are saying is a bunch of BS!!!! You need to get it RIGHT!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I SUPPORT IT 100%%

Answer 2

There is much truth and much disinformation in that letter.

First, there is no such thing as an 'American' nation.
America is not a nation America is a continent with many nations in it. The US never named itself the name of the United States is a designation it comes from the end of the Declaration of Independence, "WE, therefore, the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in GENERAL CONGRESS, Assembled...". The preamble to the U.S. Constitution reiterated the phrase: "We the People of the United States..." (The authors of these two documents probably used the phrase "united states" in place of a list of colonies/states because they remained uncertain at the time of drafting which colonies/states would sign off on the sentiments therein.) The geographic term "America" specifies the states' home on the American continent.

It is therefor incorrect to refer to US citizens as Americans with the intent of denoting citizenship, or the United States as America with the intent of denoting a nation. Americans have a term for US citizens, we are called United Statesians by the rest of Americans, to say American with the intent of denoting citizenship or America when we mean the United States reflects poorly on our attitude towards the 70% of Americans that are not United Statesians.

Second the immigrants that came to the States did not instantly swore off their homelands, if that was the fact we would not have had little Italy or the German neighborhood or the many German traditions so prevalent in PA we would not have Whiskey and we would not celebrate St. Patty's day there are so many neighborhoods that are nothing if not a recreation of what those immigrants left behind in Europe that the States in effect had thousands of European neighborhoods in it's midst.

Third, immigrants today have the same right to love and remember their homeland as did the immigrants 100 years ago. Immigrants today toil in the worst jobs available just like those immigrants did a century ago.

Fourth, in order to get benefits a person must provide the government proof of whom he/she is, any person that can not do that will not receive benefits, that should be evident to any thinking person. To assert that these immigrants are playing an 'entitlement' card is proof positive of ignorance or an intent to deceive and confuse.

Fifth, when did it become a requisite that a person swore enmity to it's homeland once he/she lands on his adopted land? I have never read or heard of such an idiotic requisite before.

Six and last, Immigrants today are behaving in a tradition that is cemented in history, they fight with all they have to make it to the States and make a better life for themselves and their children. They come here work hard, save their money, start businesses and make the United Statesian dream their own.

Answer 3

I can't help but feel insulted by this letter.First off many of the people who arrive here illegally do wish to become a part of this country but aren't given a chance to.My parents were given that opportunity because of the last amnesty programm that was given out and before then not once did they ask for any type of govermental assistance.In fact I had to pay for my lunch in school while american citizens received theirs free just because their mom chose to have about 9 kids.I was taught the english language and history but my parents never let me forget that though I was an American citizen my roots were mexican and nothing would change that.I learned the spanish language and mexican culture and unlike some people I have met whom get mad because they are called "latino" or "mexican" though that's what their roots might be i'm proud to be one.And just like the lady states in her letter about how many people from many different nationalities fought in WW11so have many latinos fought now in Iraq and most of them have been illegals.Yeah I know shocking,but its true.Many enlisted in the armed forces so that their families could obtain citizenship knowing fully well that they might have to pay for that priveledge with their lives.And yet I don't see many on here asking that they ban all illegals from entering in the military,though I do see that a lot of them tend to think they are all crop pickers.So before you keep spewing more "illegals go home" and "close the borders" you should research it a bit more in depth and not let your anger cloud your judgement.

P.s here is the link of where I obtained my info from: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/884926/posts

And on a personal note I have 2 cousins who joined the military because they were told they would be granted immediate citizenship.And know of many who enlisted for that reason.

Answer 4

This is very profound. Also, it's the first time I have ever read it so I am glad that you posted it. Thank you.

It says a lot doesn't it? I agree with it's contents. These new immigrants that are only here for the free ride don't want to assimilate or to respect any part of what it means to be American. We don't need immigrants like the ones we are seeing now.

Answer 5

WoW!! What a letter! We donot understand Why you suppose W is a Wicked one., sure it's your Will and Wish to precise your opinion , Whereas, so far as We are worried W is a fine letter ,as it's related With a well Wishfuls like Workers, Wages, Wealth, Water, Win and many others and many others and primarily those ofcourse is "Wife'

Answer 6

If I read it before-I forgot. It was interesting and yes the immigrants than-wanted to blend in this Great Nation. They learned the language-they added some flavor-but didn't try to take away from others.There is a big difference.

Eli--you are very narrow minded. With half truths--I call that deceitful. There is a whole bunch you either don't see or don't want to see. For that you need more knowledge. You can print all you want but if it is based on half truths or false teachings-its worthless. Please try to acquire it.

Answer 7

I think that is a great letter. It really makes the point that so many people are trying to make today. Why it's so hard for the illegals to see this I don't know.

So many people say that Americans hate them. Not true, we just want them to speak English and be proud to be an American, not come to America and wave their Mexican flags.

Answer 8

She put on paper what I have been telling people for a while now. "Thank You" to Rosemary!
As for tearing down the Statue of Liberty. Let them try! There are a bunch of, I think several people on here referred to us as "Rednecks", that would "tote their guns" over there and defend our "Lady of Liberty".
Really, if Mexico is so great, why are they coming here in the first place?

Answer 9

You know many illegals came and come to this country and do back breaking work....They work for hours in the hot sun and on their knees so that farmers can get their produce out for you to enjoy....You seem to forget who keeps the engine of this economy going, its the illegal....Are you aware, that you support illegals everyday of your life? Think about it....

I really hope they will close all the borders and send those illegals back, I wanna see you then lady....YOU will whine about how expensive everything is....Get a life...

Answer 10

OMG I wish I could have said it like that. That's IT right there. That's probably the very best post I've seen on here yet. Thank You for Posting that. You said alot with those words.

Answer 11

That seems a bit crass, because lumping all illegal immigrants from Mexico as lazy, welfare-mooching idiots is pretty racist, as does the person writing the letter.