Introduction, Pt. 2

I too would like to thank Jeffrey for the eloquent introduction. As most of you are probably unaware, I am often considered "the Standard of Oratory." I served my beloved city, Athens, as both a speech-writer, lawyer, and foreign envoy. After being conquered by Phillip of Macedon, I was at the forefront of the rebellion and negotioniations. I am a man of strong convictions, and strong words.

Now, to business:

The United States, unlike my beloved Athens, is not being invaded by recognizeable foreign army; however, it is being invaded none-the-less. The goal of an invasion is to infiltrate the borders of another nation, and to take anything that is for the taking. When Hitler invaded Poland, it was to expand his empire; when the Mongols invaded China, it was to pillage and steal whatever could be stolen; when the British invaded America, it was to sell Beatles albums. And now, America is being invaded by illegal immigrants who seek to take what is not theirs by law: employment.

America's sovereignty is being challenged not with impunity but with indifference. This indifference stems not only from the invaders from the outside, but also from its own citizens. Many people, such as my esteemed colleague Locke, claim that the U.S. is a nation of immigrants, and should therefore be a safe haven to all who seek a better life. It is true that the U.S. is largely populated by the descendants of immigrants, however, these people have also written laws to govern further immigration. These laws do not prohibit immigration, they merely regulate it. This provides a system that leads to eventual citizenship. Have invaders in the past been considered part of the group simply because they have been there for a time? I think not.