October 2009 Archives

Amnesty and turning a blind eye to illegal immigration either is, or isn't, charitable. Democrats cannot have it both ways. If it is charity, then Democrats must keep our borders open to all the people of the world including China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, wherever people are oppressed or hungry for a better life. If amnesty is however, a billboard welcoming all indiscriminately to fulfill their dreams here, then there are laws which must apply, and only legal immigration of designated individuals are to pass through our borders. Amnesty without secure borders is an act against American sovereignty, economy, and security.

So many pundits from Right and Left along the way have said Health Care Reform could not be done. They appear poised to be proven wrong. The recent polling showing Democrats neck and neck with Republicans for a take over in the House in 2010, has put the fear of reelection in many of the Blue Dog Democrats. Even in the Senate, the prospect of having to work with a Republican House is driving moderate Democrats to find those compromises that will permit health care reform to pass. The Democrats know they must have a success in this matter if they are to hold the House next year.