An Interesting Idea About Immigration… May 28, 2007
Posted by eCommando in : Uncategorized , add a commentToday is Memorial Day.
We had family and friends over, just like millions of other families around the country.
A discussion about politics opened up, which is usually not a good thing as we’re pretty well divided on the issues.
Betty, my step-mom, chimes in. “You now how we solve the immigration issue? Mandatory two year military service in Iraq. If you don’t want to protect the country, get the hell out!”
At first, I thought it was something that really couldn’t be done. But a moment later, I realized how brilliant an idea it was.
If you’re not willing to fight for the country you want to be a member of, whatever the fight might be, you don’t need to be a citizen. If, however, you’re willing to lay your life on the line for the rest of your family, for all the generations to come, then you’re welcome here.
For two years you’d get free food, free housing, training in the worlds most advanced military, in exchange for defending our country, our principals and the liberty we hold so dear. I can hear it now though, “What if you die over there?”
Well.. how about your immediate family gets immediate citizenship? I’d go for that. You lay your life on the line for the country, we’ll lay our country on the line for you and your family.
I personally am against any amnesty for illegal aliens, and they are illegal regardless of their current contribution to the country.
They broke they law when they crossed the border without documentation, so they are criminals. The fact that our government chooses not to enforce the law doesn’t change the fact that it was broken.
What do you think about it?
If you like the idea, contact your senators and congressmen and tell them about it.
Click here for Sentate contact info.
Click here for Congress contact info.
I hope you’ll write them about it, as I certainly will tonight.
Happy Memorial Day!
“I’m Tired” by Lieutenant Colonel Joe Repya May 28, 2007
Posted by eCommando in : Uncategorized, General , add a comment“I’m Tired”
Two weeks ago, as I was starting my sixth month of duty in Iraq, I was forced to return to the USA for surgery for an injury I sustained prior to my deployment. With luck, I’ll return to Iraq to finish my tour.
I left Baghdad and a war that has every indication that we are winning, to return to a demoralized country much like the one I returned to in 1971 after my tour in Vietnam. Maybe it’s because I’ll turn 60 years old in just four months, but I’m tired:
I’m tired of spineless politicians, both Democrat and Republican who lack the courage, fortitude, and character to see these difficult tasks through.
I’m tired of the hypocrisy of politicians who want to rewrite history when the going gets tough.
I’m tired of the disingenuous clamor from those that claim they ‘Support the Troops’ by wanting them to ‘Cut and Run’ before victory is achieved.
I’m tired of a mainstream media that can only focus on car bombs and casualty reports because they are too afraid to leave the safety of their hotels to report on the courage and success our brave men and women are having on the battlefield.
I’m tired that so many Americans think you can rebuild a dictatorship into a democracy over night.
I’m tired that so many ignore the bravery of the Iraqi people to go to the voting booth and freely elect a Constitution and soon a permanent Parliament.
I’m tired of the so called ‘Elite Left’ that prolongs this war by giving aid and comfort to our enemy, just as they did during the Vietnam War.
I’m tired of antiwar protesters showing up at the funerals of our fallen soldiers. A family who’s loved ones gave their life in a just and noble cause, only to be cruelly tormented on the funeral day by cowardly protesters is beyond shameful.
I’m tired that my generation, the Baby Boom-Vietnam generation, who have such a weak backbone that they can’t stomach seeing the difficult tasks through to victory.
I’m tired that some are more concerned about the treatment of captives than they are the slaughter and beheading of our citizens and allies.
I’m tired that when we find mass graves it is seldom reported by the press, but mistreat a prisoner and it is front page news.
Mostly, I’m tired that the people of this great nation didn’t learn from history that there is no substitute for Victory.
Sincerely, Joe Repya, Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army 101st Airborne Division
- Some of us have your back Joe. Go Git ‘Em!
