I am sure I will be vilified, crucified, accused of horrible things, labeled in many unsavory ways...but whats new? Heres a different way to look at Immigration. Its EASY to talk about the undocumented (illegal) alien in an Abstract manner. Illegal? Get em out! Eazy peezy, right? Here in NW Kansas and across the great plains, we have a LOT of Mexicans. They are Cowboys, ranch hands, storekeepers, students, teachers, mechanics, high school football players and Importantly, our friends. Many of them have been here for years, playing a quiet role in our communities. I know of none of them who are on welfare. I know of none of them who get "FREE" medical services. The ones who are "undocumented" get medical care and PAY FOR IT..new concept...The young people tend to be the star athletes and students. Most of them go on to college. We talked about this today at the truck stop. If a bunch of farmers and ranchers cant solve a problem, cant be done. There was no whining about who is gonna milk the cows or fix my car, or teach my kids...The "Git er dun" spirit will make all that happen. Concern was for loss of contributing citizens and good friends if the deportation rumors come to pass. Our Mexican friends are frightened...But I think they will do as they are required to do by law. I see a real schism developing when the rest of us say "Hell no" ....I have no suggestion or solutions...These people didn't come up here to take advantage of anyone or anything...Friends...contributors
Fire away lads...