New Leaf

From now on I will try to use my blog entries for more serious purposes like how I feel about certain things happening in the world. First, the Arizona Law. I don't like it even though I understand that the immigration seems to be a problem for some people. This is a dream come true for anyone who dislikes anyone of a certain ethnic background or anyone who is not like them. This law would allow mostly cops to have authority to question the citizenship of anyone who they expect of being an "illegal alien," but this is just plain dumb. I get that some people don't like that many people come to America the "proper way." But why don't those same people go live in Mexico with no ID, no electricity, no S.S. #, no knowledge of what is needed to become a citizen in America and then try to "properly come to the U.S." Time is not on the side of many of these people who might live in some place that none of us can imagine, while trying to provide for a family with no resources or help from their government. They can't just sit around and wait for the government to allow them to come in. The government won't let them in if they don't have all the proper paperwork and all that other stuff, so how can someone who can't afford to feed their family get all these things in order?

I get that the U.S wants to know who is in the country and makes sure that they are not harmful, but why aren't there checks done on those born here? The U.S. is home to some of the most sick, ignorant, dangerous people, but because they were born within the borders, they get a pass. I never understood the argument that the so called illegal aliens are stealing jobs from people. Lots of these jobs were here for years and STILL ARE , but many Americans thought they were too good to take them. It kind of reminds me of little toddlers who don't want to play with a toy until they see another toddler playing with it. Lots of these immigrants are some of the most reliable, hardworking, and grateful workers in the country, unlike many people born here who are so spoiled and use to getting their way. I definitely don't have a problem with them coming to work, but I do have a problem with the people who take advantage of them by paying them next to nothing and making it seem as if they are doing them a favor. I think people should help them get citizenship, but I don't even think that is the root of their problems with them. I think that in many cases, they just don't like anybody who is not from America whether they come legally or not and this illegal immigration is just a smokescreen for some.

What I find especially funny is that many of the people opposed to it are those who might have never have done real work in their life. Some of these people inherited money or come from families with money and would not even know what it means to work. Also, it becomes annoying when people just repeat what they hear on TV or what they heard someone else say. If you feel that way about immigration, I can respect that, but at least come up with your own original thoughts rather than regurgitating everything because I can find a parrot who can do that.