Ladies and Gentlemen,
Multiculturalism has reared its ugly head again folks. Welcome to the suburbs of Denver, Longmont CO to be specific. It is now against a certain high school's rules to have an American flag in any form. You can't bring one to school, have one on your car, have one on your shirt, etc. Why? Because of some tempers flaring during some "protests" started by illegal immigrants. Then taken to the schools by students that think that they need to demonstrate their allegiance to a country that their parents fled just quickly enough so they would be born where and aren't illegal. Apparently, especially in Colorado, there have been a bunch of High School students walking out of classrooms to "protest" some of the legislation that is in the US congress right now.
Now I was a High school student once and if I got wind of a walk out because of a protest, I wouldn't care what they were protesting, I would just walk out of school. If I wanted to take a day off, I would just claim I was protesting. "I am protesting the unfair system of grading in this school. I can't believe that they would fail someone who doesn't do homework and never attends class. It’s not fair; they just want a better life for their kids." Now this sounds ridiculous, at least I hope it does, but this is the same thing as kids walking out of school because of them protesting legislation to make illegal immigration a crime.
Now, if you are an American citizen you have certain unalienable rights. If you want to wave a Mexican flag, you can, if you want to wave an American Flag, you can. That is your civil right to do so in a peaceable manner. I don’t know why you would want to wave a Mexican flag instead of an American flag, because aren’t we in America? Isn’t the reason you can to America to become an American and enjoy the freedom in the most prosperous nation in the world? It isn’t? You mean you traveled all this way just work in a near slave labor environment and then demand welfare and other rights of citizens while slowly bleeding a stalwart economy dry? Wow. (While this may not be the intent or heart’s desire of an illegal, it is effectually the effect of their actions.)
This is the problem with many of the illegal and their “protests” in general. First off, an illegal immigrant has no right to assemble peaceably and protest government actions. Why? Because they aren’t citizens. Second, by waving a Mexican flag, you aren’t showing that you want to be part of the American system and be a productive member of society. You are saying, I want free healthcare, money from a system I don’t contribute to, and maybe I will devalue myself by working for someone who mistreats me, pays me too little for my work, and treats me like a slave. Isn’t the purpose of schooling and education in America to have children learn how the system works and become productive members of society? Isn’t the purpose of education to prepare for life in the real world and to teach them they are responsible for their actions? What are we telling our youth if we say, “Ya know, what you did by walking out of school was wrong, but we realize it’s because you were being oppressed by the system. So we aren’t going to hold you responsible by suspending anyone who walked out. We are going to ban any display of patriotism by any individual. We are going to punish everyone for some people’s mistake.” Welcome to Red China.
Multiculturalism is a product of liberalism, and liberalism is a plague. I have met so few liberals that actually believe in their ideology and will politely disagree with you. The, even though they disagree with your viewpoint, will allow you to have your own viewpoint. In fact, my friend at work, Matt Ekstrom is the only one I’ve ever met. I disagree with Matt on politics almost 100% of the time, but deep down inside, he’s a nice guy
What is happening in CO is wrong. Students should never be allowed to walk out of school without suspension. There could be exceptions but I think not. What is even more wrong is to punish all of the students for the behavior of some. If I am a legal American citizen and I want to have a flag on my car, be it Mexican, American, Polish, or English, I should be able to. It’s when the system (which in this case happens to be liberal) tells me I can’t there are issues.
Oh and it’s ridiculous to compare these movements to the civil rights movement of the 1960’s. The main difference between them was that the African-Americans were citizens, therefore they had the rights and they were being denied. Illegal immigrants have no rights (under the American system), which is why people can treat them like slaves.
On a completely unrelated and much more positive side note, Tom’s message was uber-encouraging this Lord’s Day. Reminding me of a lot of reasons why we do what we do. It’s definitely worth a download.
6 comments:
"This is the problem with many of the illegal and their “protests” in general. First off, an illegal immigrant has no right to assemble peaceably and protest government actions. Why? Because they aren’t citizens. Second, by waving a Mexican flag, you aren’t showing that you want to be part of the American system and be a productive member of society. You are saying, I want free healthcare, money from a system I don’t contribute to, and maybe I will devalue myself by working for someone who mistreats me, pays me too little for my work, and treats me like a slave. Isn’t the purpose of schooling and education in America to have children learn how the system works and become productive members of society?"
Very well said Jayj. Illegals do not have the right of peaceful assembly or protests or even ... existing in our country. Why? It's very simple really: they're illegal =)
You made me laugh, and I completely agree with you.
Case
Hey JJ, I know you got very passionate, but do you really believe that people "can treat them [illegal immigrants] like slaves"? I don't know if you were just being passionate and let some words slip out, and because I know you and love you, I'll give you grace with the use of rhetoric. However, if you do agree that illegal immigrants can be treated as slaves, I would like to argue passionately against that point. Your bro and friend, BK
Brent,
I think you might have misread JJ's statement. When it is read in its entirety it seems clear that JJ is not advocating illegals being treated like slaves. Here is the entire paragraph:
"Oh and it’s ridiculous to compare these movements to the civil rights movement of the 1960’s. The main difference between them was that the African-Americans were citizens, therefore they had the rights and they were being denied. Illegal immigrants have no rights (under the American system), which is why people can treat them like slaves."
It seems to me that JJ is simply stating the fact that the reason illegals are sometimes treated like slaves is because the law does not protect them. I don't believe JJ meant illegals should be treated this was, but was simply pointing out that it happens.
Yes Casey, you have read my thought correctly.
Brent,
I don't think that even illegals should be treated as slaves. I believe that God has imbuded every person with some value and that they deserve to be treated fairly by an employer. What I meant is because they are illegal they are treated like slaves in many ways. Underpaid, over worked, and they won't complain and the unjust employer won't be punished because this crime will never be reported. The illegals want to keep their jobs and the employers want to keep their cheap labor.
I want immigrants to come here legally so that they can be protected by the system, and for other reasons, but there are reasons certain laws exist. American citizens have a right to a safe workplace, illegals don't.
Thanks JJ for the clarification . . . that's why I wanted to give you so much grace, cause I thought that I must have misunderstood your comment. I appreciate your comment.
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