Don't Let Up!

The phone lines on Capitol hill have been "melting" according to several news sources. People are calling in and letting Congress know what they think of these corrupt ploys to pass health care reform. Looks like the "vote" will be this Sunday. Keep calling, keep e-mailing.

But I have to tell you to not let up - and I don't just mean about health care. Now, Obama is turning his attention to immigration reform. We're seeing shades of McCain and Kennedy's failed attempt to pass amnesty a few years ago. I can assure you, Obama has no intention of letting this immigration reform fail this time. It's the same crap: illegal aliens can be "put on the path to citizenship" by paying a fine, doing some community service, and learning some English. Then they are in.

This is so ridiculous and counter-productive in our current economy (and I'm against it regardless of the economy)! Last time immigration reform was being debated, the economy was still going strong; and the pro-amnesty crowd's biggest argument was that "illegals do the jobs that Americans won't do".

Fast forward to our current economy, where, as Reid put it last week, "ONLY 36,000 people lost their job today". He was touting that number as a good thing - but we all know that a lot of people (American citizens) are out of work, and need a job. Obama, himself, knows that jobs are what Americans are worried about - that's why he urged Congress to pass the "jobs bill" as soon as possible to help create more jobs for the unemployed.

Look at what our President of HOPE and CHANGE is doing. On one hand, he is trying to create jobs for unemployed Americans to put a dent in the unemployment numbers. On the other hand, he is pushing for immigration reform that would legalize tens of millions of illegal aliens, and suddenly create more competition for our currently unemployed citizens. So those who see no need to respect the laws of our country - who sneak over the border, take jobs getting paid under the table, steal social security numbers, show up at emergency rooms and expect tax payers to cover their treatment, drive without licenses or insurance - those people will be granted citizenship and the right to now TAKE THE JOBS THAT AMERICANS NEED.

How does that make any sense? This immigration reform has to be stopped before it has a chance to gain any momentum. Tough thing is, this is not a simple blue vs. red issue. Many Republicans have the wrong view on this issue - one of them being the co-writer of the bill, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina! So don't let up yet! Keep fighting this health care bill, but don't let them sneak in this immigration reform - let Congress know that none of this is gonna fly!

**Edited to add: Seriously, these people deserve amnesty?!