You Go, Arizona!
Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010
by Ryan Stroud
As an American who has fought in battle for America's freedoms and the freedom's of others, I feel I had to say something about those out there who oppose Arizona's recent bill which (apparently) is racist and un-American. My message to these liberal hippies - ILLEGAL MEANS CRIME, NOT RIGHTS!!!
What do I mean there? Well, let's see. The definition of illegal is, as expressed by Webster's Dictionary, as "forbidden by official rules, regulations, etc." Wow, that sounds like its wrong and a crime to me. I never knew crime was the American way.
Another thing is how is this racist? How? There are so many illegal's out there from so many different countries. But, because Mexico is right under Arizona, the Mexican community feels that the Arizona bill is triggered at them. Well, first off, it's not my fault the millions of people coming into our country from Mexico, are in fact, Mexican. Second, last year over 111,000 Mexican immigrants became American citizens. Hmmm, the US granting over 100 thousand Mexican immigrants citizenship? Yup, that's racism to the fullest. If these immigrants can become American's the right, legal way, why can't the others?
Another thing is why are people making a big deal over proving if they are an American citizen or not? A cop is not going to stop you on the street and say, "Hey, are you an American?" This is just not going to happen. What will happen is if a police officer pulls you over for speeding or reckless driving, he will check to see if you are an illegal. If you are, you're busted. Simple as that.
Plus, as a proud American, I have no issues proving to you I am an American citizen. I would do it with pleasure.
So here's what I think. People are all up-in-arms over this bill because they have something to hide. I applauded Arizona for taking the first steps towards something I feel should be a bill in all of America. Thank you, Arizona, for having the gonads to stand up for what is right! I stand behind you.
Ryan Stroud is a military trained journalist who has served in Iraq with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, US Army. Prior to his military experiences, Stroud grew up playing, coaching, and refereeing soccer. Also, Stroud focused many years of his life playing, touring, and recording/producing local music acts. He has a wonderful wife of 4 years, a 2 year old son and a newborn daughter.
Stroud's biggest writing influences are Jim Butcher, Chuck Palahniuk, Edward Lee, Jack Ketchum, Christopher Moore and Ben Fox.
He currently resides in Huntsville, Al, with the 59th Ordnance Brigade at Redstone Arsenal.
Stroud would also like to take a moment to thank his friends who are currently in battle over in Iraq. God bless all of you.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Ryan, Thanks for writing on this difficult argument. Sounds like you are trying to bring a logical angle to this issue-the application of existing law. Your points are based on facts but I think you already realized that this is an emotional issue to many.
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