Thoughts on Immigration: legal or not

The immigration debate reminds me of the failure of the government to integrate African Americans into the economy, which culminated with the Civil Rights movements of the 1960’s. Like African Americans, illegal immigrants are a disenfranchised group that is not appreciated for their contributions to this country. However, unlike African Americans if they are not accepted, immigrants can look for loyalty in another country. Consequently, instead of investing their money in the United States they send it to the country that they can call home. Immigrants and illegal immigrants send millions of dollars in aid to their home country because they are not integrated into the economy. They are told that we do not want them or there families. How different things could be if they had the opportunity to invest here? I find it ironic that a nation build on the notions of capitalism hesitate to incorporate people into their spending rituals.

On Obama Wins Iowa Caucus: People are ready for change

A year ago I was talking with a friend; wondering what was the likelihood for the United States to elect a black, woman or gay as president. (Of course admitting to ourselves that probably the United States has already had a gay president) We concluded that the American public was not ready for neither.

Today, I was reminded that we are the people. As part of the majority we hold the same concerns about the future of this country. We are the ones that have to experience the foreclosures, the low pay checks, and the $5 milk gallon. (The Bush Administration Legacy)

We need to keep moving forward. This country was not build for the rich. On the contrary it was build by people seeking change from injustices of religious fanaticism and monarchical monopolies. I believe we are ready for change. I am going to vote on it!