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On May 7, 11:16 am, Graphic Queen <p...@pagan.com> wrote:
> Immigration? Not in my house
>
> Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country
> protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of
> illegal immigration.
> Certain people are angry that the U.S. might protect its own borders,
> might make it harder to sneak into this country and once here, to stay
> indefinitely. Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind
> these protests. Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when
> you discover me in your home you insist that I leave. But, I say,
> "I've made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and
> swept the floors: I've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm
> hardworking and honest...except for that part where I broke into your
> house." According to the protesters, not only must you let me stay,
> you must add me to your family's insurance plan and provide other
> benefits for me and my family.
>
> My husband will do your yard work because he too is hardworking and
> honest... except for that breaking-in thing. "If you try to call the
> police or force me out I will call my friends who will picket your
> house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be here. It's only
> fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm
> just trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest, umm, except
> for that breaking in thing." Besides. What a deal it is for me! I live
> in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep,
> and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of
> selfishness, prejudice and being anti-housebreaker!
>
> Did I miss anything? Does this sound reasonable to you? If it does,
> grab a sign and go picket something. If this sounds insane to you call
> your senators and enlighten them because they are stumbling in the
> darkness right now and really need your help.
>
> http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070506/OPINIO...

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