Post by psychecc on Jun 2, 2006 19:30:43 GMT -6
I sent a version of this post to various Senators and Congressional Representatives. Though many disagree with my view, I welcome debate on the topic. I should mention that I am not an expert on the economy and admit I may have some of the details wrong. Feel free to offer education if you like.
My husband and I, along with many of our friends, have been watching the immigration debate with great interest. I write today to inform you that though my husband has a good paying job, we have not shared in the often touted "booming economy." We are not suffering, but we fail to understand the massive redistribution of wealth to the few, very rich, not just through tax cuts, but also through everyday government policy and legislation. The term "corporatocracy" aptly describes our view that government has abdicated responsibility for the welfare of the nation in favor of big business campaign donors.
I'm 45 and have never felt more betrayed by my government. Who is left to work for the interests of the middle class? This used to be the domain of the democrats, but any cursory glance at congressional voting records shows this is no longer true. Who do you think will be left to buy goods and services when the middle class becomes the underclass?
This brings me to my point. My husband and I WILL NEVER AGAIN VOTE for anyone who works against our interests, driving middle class wages down, increasing crowding and home prices, etc., by supporting increased immigration, much less offering "earned citizenship" (which is in fact earned amnesty) to illegal aliens. THERE IS NO JOB AN AMERICAN WON'T DO, only jobs employers won't pay an American to do.
The solution is very simple, as you well know. ENFORCE STRICT, COSTLY SANCTIONS AGAINST EMPLOYERS OF ILLEGAL ALIENS. The rest of the problem will solve itself.
Please stop allowing illegal aliens and corporations to gut the wages of the middle class. You are, after all, a democrat.
Very seriously yours,
P.S. As I am not a corporate donor, I'll await your FORM LETTER reply.