The Truth

BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS

To borrow a phrase from a western vernacular, it is "High Noon" on the issue of illegal immigration. The time has come to take a stand on what type of nation we will be today--and in the future.

Those on the radical left would like to see America turned into a socialist country. This despite the fact that it has been proven over and over again that socialism does not work. Nonetheless, those on the left are indefatigable in their attempts to change the political landscape in America. Among other things, these deeply entrenched/demented people want, (a) Open borders with Mexico, (b) Gay marriage, (c) A weakening of our military, (d) Legalized drugs, (e) A Parlimentary system of government, and (f) Government subsidized medical care for all citizens. And that is just for starters.

The foci of today's column will not address every issue listed above. Instead, I will concentrate on illegal immigration. The tiny city of Hazleton, Pennsylvania is located in the northeast section of the Keystone state. I have been to Hazleton several times. It is in close proximity to my home in Rochester, New York. When I visited Hazleton, it was a little sleepy city. However, things have changed since my last visit. 

The demographics in Hazleton changed and so did the hue of the people's skin. Hazleton was struck with an influx of Latinos: many of whom were illegal aliens. Town Fathers quickly took note of how Hazleton was changing. It was no longer safe to walk down the streets at night. Their new neighbors were forming gangs, dealing in drugs, and committing violent crimes. The community's culture was crumbling before their very eyes. For the 31,000 residents of Hazleton, this was a serious wake up call.

Town Fathers could have done what other communities heretofore had done--"Nothing." But Hazleton politicians were not going to allow riff-raff to take over their city. They formed plans to fight back. Enter Mayor Lou Barletta, and the culture battle began. Naturally, those on the radical left were quick to involke racism. Isn't that what they normally do when their questionable mores are challenged? However, Mayor Barletta was committed to stop those desiring to destroy the culture of Hazleton. The socialist press in this country aligned themselves with the law breakers. Are you surprised? The socialist press has always attempted to make illegal aliens appear to be the victims.

Mayor Barletta got Town Fathers to pass laws sanctioning landlords who rented to illegal aliens. Businesses were also penalized for hiring illegals. Tenants who rented within the city proper were required to register at City Hall. The left began to howl.

So, the city of Hazleton has been hauled into court by none other than the American Civil Liberties Union and a hosts of Hispanic groups. They have charged the city with stirring up divisiveness and being racist. What was Mayor Barletta thinking? What's wrong with a a little gang-banging, and innocent people being killed in the process? What's wrong with crackheads roaming the city--burglarizing people's homes? What a divisive and racist individual. No, I am not serious about that last statement. That is called satire.

The city of Hazleton will be in Federal court in Scranton, Pennsylvania come Monday morning to answer a complaint that says the city lacks the right to act on its own to curb illegal immigration. Can you believe that? Parenthetically, a number of other cities have now used the Hazleton template for dealing with its illegal aliens. Mayor Barletta declared:

"We're not only fighting for Hazleton, we're fighting for cities all across America"

Here, Here, Your Honor. It should be noted that U.S. District Judge James Munley has put the skids on Hazeton enforcing its laws against illegals. The Judge will issue a ruling at the conclusion of the trial. Nonetheless, many Latinos have left the city of Hazleton--and the businesses that used to cater to them report that their bottom line has suffered. My heart is bleeding for them: and yours should too. Just satire folks, just satire.

As already mentioned, the typical tired rhetoric from the radical left is being used to stoke the political fires in Hazleton. Said Anthony Romero, the national executive director of the ACLU:

"The city of Hazleton is promoting discrimination"

Really? When will the left get it? Americans are tired of the radical left's misuse of the "R" word. The "R" stands for racism for those you south of the border. You can only cry wolf so many times before people stop listening to you.

What is wrong with wanting to have a safe/clean town where people, Lationos and other ethinic groups can raise their children in a safe environment? We have had nearly forty years of the radical left tearing away at the very core of our culture. Our once proud culture is in a bedraggled state, thanks to these insane people.

This writer says, "Thank God for people like Mayor Lou Barletta of Hazleton, Pennsylvania."

The message is very clear. If you want to live in the United States of America; become a legal citizen. Next, learn how to act like a human being: and not someone who was just released from a cage.

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