Immigration

Immigration is a sensitive subject no matter what country you live in.  The United States was built on immigration.  Without it we would be a British Colony with a few Indian tribes sprinkled around.  With it we were able to create the life we have today.  Good or bad, life in the USA is a lot better than many other countries.

Immigration was always a emotional and political issue from the time it started.  If you didn't look like or sound like the majority, you were someone others didn't really want into their country, state, city or neighborhood. 

There were times when immigration was considered a serious problem, but we worked through it.  However, today immigration an issue so deep rooted in people's minds that it's a major issue in the upcoming Presidential election.

One reason is the fear Hispanics will become the majority.  To stop that, some people portray Hispanics as criminals, uneducated, lazy, people who are just taking advantage of our social systems and Democrats. 

The attitude is Democrats like illegal immigration and Republicans hate all Hispanic immigration because they will vote for the Democratic party.   

The truth is Hispanics are none of the above.  All they want is to have a better life.  We brought the blacks to America to be slaves.  When slavery was abolished we wanted them to go back to Africa.   All the black people wanted was the opportunity to create a better life.

Guess what, in most cases they have achieved their goal.  Sure there are some bad black people, but no more so than white people.  The bottom line is black people have made America a stronger country.  I contend that if we give freedom to Hispanics eventually they will make America an even stronger country.

If Republicans want Hispanics to vote for their party, they need to support them the same way Democrats have done for many, many years.  Hispanics, blacks, etc. are not born Democrats.  They vote for the Democratic party because they believe that party cares about them.  Republicans can do the same, but they have to start now.  

Making Hispanics feel that all the Republican party wants to do is send them back to their original country is not the answer.  Yes we have an illegal immigration problem with Hispanics, but there must be a solution that reduces more people from coming into this country WHILE ENCOURAGING THE HISPANIC PEOPLE, WHO ARE ALREADY IN THIS COUNTRY, TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.  If we can find that solution, Hispanics will make America a stronger country.

I assure all Republicans that if you really care for the Hispanic people and be the party that creates a solution to illegal immigration WHILE ENCOURAGING THE HISPANIC PEOPLE, WHO ARE ALREADY IN THIS COUNTRY, TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS, over time the Hispanic people will become dedicated Republicans.

I can also assure both Republicans and Democrats that if they open their hearts to all people who just want a better life, they will become happier in their life.

The French believe they have a Muslim immigration problem.  Many for the same reasons as the Hispanics (the fear they will become a majority and the other reasons stated above).  Would they feel the same if the attitude toward Muslims was overwhelmingly positive?  

The fact that the Muslim radicals and terrorists have destroyed the name "Muslim" has led to the fear of allowing more Muslim people into any Western country.  We, in America, don't feel that same way about the Asian people.  Would the French feel they have an American immigration problem if hundreds of thousands of Americans started become French citizens?

I don't know the answer, but I do know Americans would make France a stronger country.  I also believe that if the French ENCOURAGING THE MUSLIM PEOPLE, WHO ARE ALREADY IN THEIR COUNTRY, TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS, France would become stronger over time.

In my opinion, the immigration problem in all countries would not be so serious if we believed legal immigration is a good thing.  I also believe that if we helped people who want a better life by being productive citizens, our life would be better.

Making immigration an issue out of prejudice and/or politics is not a solution that will lead to a stronger country and happier people in that country.  America lived with all different Nationalities and colors.  When I was young those Nationalities and colors were segregated.  Now there is much less segregation.  Peoples lives are much more intertwined.  My white Jewish son is married to a fabulous Asian woman and I have two beautiful and smart mixed race grandchildren.

Integration is making America stronger.  Integration is making many people's lives better and happier.  Immigration is a good thing if we all are determined to integrate all people into our country and our lives.

Integration is positive energy.  Positive energy is happiness.  Don't make immigration a problem - make it a positive energy enabler.