Monday, October 12, 2009

Crosstalk

This is the message body of the free fax service provided by the conservative Numbers USA group, which is often recommended to opponents of the H1B program by the "anti-immigration regulars". What does this message have to do with the H1B program, or with immigration reform for that matter ?

Dear [This fax will go to Rep. Nancy Pelosi]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents do a fantastic job enforcing our nation's laws. How can you call them "un-American?"

I have learned to put up with your pro-illegal alien [ conservative code-word, people from another planet ], anti-American worker rhetoric. However, your recent comments at the "immigration listening session" are truly appalling.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents put their lives on the line on a daily basis to enforce our laws and protect the security and livelihoods of Americans. How can you call their actions "un-American?" You should not be criticizing them, you should be thanking them!

Sincerely, [Your name will appear here]

Have they ever heard the expression "e pluribus unum", that is "from many one" ?. If unity is strength, then what is the petty sniping so typical of our political system. Considering our fundamental disunity and preference for rhetoric over action, it's a wonder that things aren't worse in this country.

And by the way, this is what Pelosi actually said, not that it matters to the hard-core ideologists ....

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