In the article titled “But is it right? From the blog “If You Ask Me”. The discussion is on Obama’s plan to put off deciding the immigration law until 2010. Immigration has always been and will most likely be a very touchy subject to everyone that lives in the US and is a US citizen. But look back before our four fathers were even here, they too were immigrants to the US.
The Indians had this land before us and we came in a claimed this land for our own. Don’t get me wrong I love the US and being a US citizen for my 39 years on this earth has been wonderful. But, the immigrants that are migrating to the US are looking for the same thing that our great-great-great grandparents were looking for, and that is freedom!
And in saying all of that, I do believe that there have been a lot of immigrants in this country that are here illegally. All that we ask is that you become a citizen and pay taxes like we do. I was born here so I’m grandfathered in. But I would take the test to become a citizen if it came to that.
According to the CNN.com article “Could you pass the new citizenship test?” The Government says, “The new test has more concept-based civics, history questions. But Immigrant advocates say, “Changes may strain stretched-thin civics programs.” They are changing questions from "How many stars are there on our flag?" and "Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights." To such questions like: "There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them," and "What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?"
Seems easy for me being that I have lived here all my life took History and Government classes in school. But for someone that does not speak English or has not lived here these might seem like scary questions. But if the roles were reversed, how many questions could you get on a Citizenship test if you wanted to become the citizen of Mexico?
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Tax Hike, Smack Hike!
With the talk in the news now of a tax hike people are getting worried. As well they should be worried. A tax hike for some people is not that big a deal if you’re rolling in money. Or made of money for that matter, but for some it is a real burden. I already hear the cringing effects now!
If your one of the lucky ones that make less than $250,000, then you’re going to be OK say politicians. They have said, “If you make under $250,000, you will not see your taxes increased by a single dime.” Do we really believe this and take it at face value? I heard someone say once, “No new taxes!” And what did we get!
Our President is trying to get us out of the slump we have been in, since the last President. I will not name any names, but his initials are “George W. Bush”. What, with the spending on the Iraq War and the recent talks about going to the Moon, again. Can’t we spend the money on something that will be worth it?
Someone please tell me there are far better places to go than to the moon? We’ve been there before. It’s a barren land. Nothing is there except “Our Flag”, and a rover. Let’s stay in America and help the 46 million people that do not have Health Care Insurance.
“No new Taxes!” that’s my slogan. I’m going make bumpers stickers and t-shirts and get the word out. We have to stop this; we need to save money… I’ve got it, let’s all switch to Geico!
If your one of the lucky ones that make less than $250,000, then you’re going to be OK say politicians. They have said, “If you make under $250,000, you will not see your taxes increased by a single dime.” Do we really believe this and take it at face value? I heard someone say once, “No new taxes!” And what did we get!
Our President is trying to get us out of the slump we have been in, since the last President. I will not name any names, but his initials are “George W. Bush”. What, with the spending on the Iraq War and the recent talks about going to the Moon, again. Can’t we spend the money on something that will be worth it?
Someone please tell me there are far better places to go than to the moon? We’ve been there before. It’s a barren land. Nothing is there except “Our Flag”, and a rover. Let’s stay in America and help the 46 million people that do not have Health Care Insurance.
“No new Taxes!” that’s my slogan. I’m going make bumpers stickers and t-shirts and get the word out. We have to stop this; we need to save money… I’ve got it, let’s all switch to Geico!
Our health care and our country by the blog "US Goverment"
The blog titled Our health care and our country,,,, by the Blog Site U.S. Government talks about the state of the Health Care system in our Country. It explains the need for health care reform, by sighting the French and their no cost Health Care.
I would agree with this on several points. Health care has been the talk of the town lately and there needs to be something done about it, and fast. Americans without health insurance is on the rise and a no cost health plan would be beneficial to those that do not have health insurance.
Kids need this type of program more than ever. There are millions of kids with debilitating diseases and no health insurance. Or they have been denied based on a pre-existing condition, how is this fair at all? Emergency visits are sometimes a must for lots of people that do not have or can afford insurance.
The U.S. should step back and look at the “Health” of America. It is declining every day. With H1N1, AIDS as well as cancer. The later are very costly to treat and without insurance Americans will go broke paying for costly medical bills when there are solutions that the government can implement.
I would agree with this on several points. Health care has been the talk of the town lately and there needs to be something done about it, and fast. Americans without health insurance is on the rise and a no cost health plan would be beneficial to those that do not have health insurance.
Kids need this type of program more than ever. There are millions of kids with debilitating diseases and no health insurance. Or they have been denied based on a pre-existing condition, how is this fair at all? Emergency visits are sometimes a must for lots of people that do not have or can afford insurance.
The U.S. should step back and look at the “Health” of America. It is declining every day. With H1N1, AIDS as well as cancer. The later are very costly to treat and without insurance Americans will go broke paying for costly medical bills when there are solutions that the government can implement.
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