Slowly, over the years and with stealth, the invasion began and grew in number much like the termites that silently move in and take up residence in a house. Everyone knew it was happening and knew they were growing in number, but since they were few and mostly invisible, no one, from ordinary citizens to politicians, gave them much notice. As long as they didn’t create noticeable problems, just like termites doing their damage in a hidden manner to a house, the invaders chewed away on the structure and fabric of the nation.

Granted, there were efforts made over the years to stem the tide of the growing numbers to the hordes coming across the border. But those efforts were small and in the main, hampered by sympathetic, ill informed citizens, (useful idiots is another term for them) and advocacy groups who have little regard for the laws of the nation. That which began as an invasion in every illegal manner possible has become an infestation of people who are now demanding all kinds of rights, including the right to vote simply because they are here, disregarding the fact that they aren’t supposed to be here in the first place. No matter that they are straining state budgets, city services, and hospitals, all required by federal law to provide them with the same government amenities as legal citizens. Who is to blame for this part of the debacle? In one word, Congress. Linguine spine dolts looking for votes.

Demonstrations by hundreds of thousands of illegals are occurring in major cities. They are waving Mexican flags and demanding that the white people leave and turn the nation over to them. In effect, they are biting the hand that is petting them and feeding them. In the process, they are killing the goose that is laying their golden egg. And sadly, the useful idiots, which include many members of Congress, are aiding and abetting the human wrecking ball assaulting our nation. Why do they demonstrate? Because that is their culture. As Rush Limbaugh pointed out, when they don’t like something, they take to the streets with a show of force which disregards the laws and the rights of all and others who have turned a blind eye to the menace.

Many illegals whine about the possibility of being sent back home. One individual said all he wanted was to better himself and to be a part of this country. Fine. It begins with obeying the laws of the land, all of which begins with being legally in the country. Another said that we are a nation of immigrants who built this nation, therefore they belong here too. Yes, we are a nation of immigrants who followed the laws to enter and to become legal citizens. The hordes demanding citizenship aren’t building, they are tearing down the social fabric and underpinning of the nation, the respect for the rule of law based on an unchanging document, the Constitution of the United States.

The President has said that the illegals are performing jobs that some Americans won’t do. Sadly, that is true. A lot of jobs are back breaking work, but that is no excuse for not doing them. The problem all too often is the spate of welfare programs that reward people for not working. Why work in the vegetable patch when the government will provide a check each month? When unemployment benefits run out, what does Congress do? They extend the benefits for a longer period. The very idea that anyone should look for a job and go to work. That is so demeaning.

Legal immigration is fine and the laws need to be enforced. In Sorting It Out, a look back over the years shows a disregard for the laws by both parties and a refusal to enforce them. As a result, the invasion has become an infestation which those in government are loath to stop.

© 03-29-2006 DEC