The Next Bogeyman

The media and government must find another way to direct our attention away from the 'social agenda package' that is not stimulating the economy. By the year's end they will return to a 'its all because of them' message.

Consider the hype about the impact of illegal immigration.

Less than a year ago, taxpayers were told that illegal immigration was responsible for the outrageous cost to taxpayers at our emergency rooms, welfare offices, crime, and schools. We were told that the tide of illegal immigration was the reason American citizens could not find jobs and employers did not raise wages.

Many media and government sites now report huge reductions in the number of illegal aliens. CNN reported a 40% reduction. (http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/07/22/mexico.immigrants/index.html).

Although the lack of immigrants of any type has reduced the number of people contributing to Social Security, depleted a cheap labor force, and destroyed economies of towns and cities dependent upon the money these people spent in the community, it was well worth these costs.

I soon expect to see a 40 percent reduction in my taxes and will read that area hospitals and schools are doing well. After all, a 40 percent reduction in costs is a huge improvement. I also expect to read about less unemployment and higher wages. Crime must certainly be down. Do we still need so many police? Do we still need so many ICE agents? Wow! Our taxes are about to be reduced at every level!

Keep watching the media and the Internet for the good news. Even with the downturn in the economy, there should be some mention in the media, government and all of the anti-immigrant web sites of the positive impact of less illegal aliens. These people should be pointing at the wonderful outcome and gloating. After-all, they were right!

Enough sarcasm. They were mislead. Many of the anti-immigration crowd are part of the majority that are easily misdirected from holding politicians accountable. The real issues are simple. These scare politicians and should arouse any American wanting a fair government. Once these issues are resolved, the will of the people will have more impact on all issues and policies, including immigration.

Demand Congress obey the laws they pass, without exception.
Demand our representatives (all elected officials) represent the people.
Demand that the media stop calling a social change program an economic stimulus package.
Demand a balanced budge.
Demand a readable tax code.
Demand that any elected official that did not read the legislation they voted on be removed from office.
Demand on term for every politician.
Demand real government transparency by putting every item, contract, campaign contributer on the Internet in a highly searchable format.
Write laws (including tax codes) at an 8th grade reading level.

The age-old game of the government pointing at a group, person or organization as the cause for our troubles (African-Americans, Irish Catholics, Jews, illegal immigrants, etc.) can only be stopped by the people.

Ignore the misdirection and stay focused. Congress and the White House need to get their hands out of our wallets and represent the people. Stop the gerrymandering of congressional districts. Stop the deliberate manipulation of how we count the population. Limit everyone to one-term and a politician’s job changes from being re-elected to doing the job. Certainly more time can be spent on the job.

Tomorrow's News: ___________ is taking your jobs, taking your taxes and the blame for your plight.