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The day of the Illegal Immigration protests, and the two days following have been remarkable.
A common theme you can read in the Headlines that follow is that of “Backlash” – pointing to the less-than-spectacular impact of the protest; and the damage the protests did to both the image and the causes of the protestors.
Another theme, one which I do not see well-covered in the Headlines, is what I call the reserve of the American People. We allowed this event to take place peacefully; there were very few reports of violence, injuries or damage. For that, I am thankful.
One post did note the 280,000,000 who did not take to the streets. Consider for a moment what could have happened if it were not for the America Peoples’ reserve.
A word to those who might equate reserve with tolerance: don’t.
Americans understand this is a complex issue. Given to our strength both in numbers and in arms we can afford to be reserved.
Those who may be encouraged to ratchet up the noise-level would be wise to heed this advice: Don’t. When the tipping point or our reserve is reached, our lack of reserve will be difficult to withstand.
Right now, America clings to a glimmer of hope that our elected officials will act in accordance with our wishes to secure the borders and enforce the laws of the country. If our elected officials fail to act, it will bring the tipping point closer.
Americans may then ask, “If our laws are not honored, then which other laws should be broken to counter the threat of foreign invasion and restore the country to its Citizens?” After all, “Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”
Like I said, “Don’t.”
USCitizen
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Headlines and links from all over (5/1/2006 – 5/3/2006)
5/3/2006
Fox Nixes Drug Decriminalization Law
A Way to Get People Moving Across the Border to Mexico?
Mexico’s Fox balks at signing drug law
The PAN Gains the lead in Mexico’s Presidential Race
American People Favor the House Approach To Immigration
Anti-Illegal Alien Tide Beginning to Rise
Referendum on Illegals Provides Mandate!
The Psychology of Enthusiasm for Illegal Immigration
Video: “People from Europe are wetbacks, man”
Calling White People “Wetbacks?”
Suit: L.A. police cower to illegals
U.S. seals long tunnel at border
Mexican drug-use bill to be toughened
US Senate not influenced by protests
Hill Impasse Spurs States to Tackle Illegal Immigration
Yuma officials fear more marches may further polarize people
Yuma Sector makes plans for emergency calls
Minuteman victory in Herndon, Virginia
Mexico to Legalize Cocaine, Heroin Use
Fox to sign bill allowing recreational drug use
Fear didn’t deter immigration protests
Mexican Immigration: What’s That Like?
More Warning Signs On Illegal Immigration
Authorities begin to seal 2,400-foot border tunnel
Immigrant clamor has everyone’s attention
5/2/2006
Illegal Immigrants Get Their Answer
The Rot Racing Through Latin America
Gregoire: Mexico’s President Fox will visit
Theodore Roosevelt on Immigration
L.A. FOX 11 Tony Valdez Remarks
Rep. Tom Tancredo: Boycott is a Bust
Communist Reincarnation in Latin America
The Democrats’ Illegal Immigration Opportunity
Hey Democrats…..It’s the Contempt
Boycott felt here, elsewhere (w/video)
Anti-illegals protesters to ‘rumble’ in Crawford
International Bridge Blocked in McAllen, Texas
Business chamber reports little effect from Mexican boycott
Border Patrol fears deadliest summer yet for border crossers
Migrants’ boycott: Did it affect you?
Mexico’s Fox to OK drug decriminalization law
Will looser Mexico drug laws attract U.S. teens?
U.S. prepares for Mexico border crossings
Mexico drug legalization may boost US drug tourism
Audio: John and Ken vs. reconquistador reporter Tony Valdez
Having Their Cake and Eating It Too
Palamas Media offers video report from Los Angeles …
A new foreign-language national anthem — for Germany
Surefire Sign #1 that your Protests Are Counterproductive
Protest in Tijuana blocks legal port of entry into United States
CSM Makes A Baby Step Toward Workable Employer Sanctions
El Gran Boicot: Paranoia Strikes Deep
Riots break out at “peaceful” pro-illegal immigration march
Immigration Protest Turns Violent in LA
A Day Without Immigrants, Coast to Coast
5/1/2006
International Bridge Blocked in McAllen, Texas
Dobbs: Radical groups taking control of immigrant movement
Hmmmph. CNN shoots straight for once…
Arizona calls for crackdown as immigrants protest
Immigrants Walk Off the Job in Boycott
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Tag: Border Security
