Let people vote on immigration issue

From Ursula R. Stufflebeam, Mountain Home, AR: I am not a "German-American" nor a "Canadian American," I am "American," having received my citizenship legally in 1968, and I speak my imperfect English with pride.

An applicant for citizenship must be at least 18 years old and must have been a lawful resident of the United States continuously for five years. They must demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write and speak words in ordinary usage. They must have been a person of good moral character and be attached to the principles of the Constitution, etc., etc., etc. There are a few exceptions, but nowhere does it state that if they protest in the streets, waiving foreign flags and demanding citizenship, that it will be granted.

Certainly our politicians can't think that any of these illegals meet the qualifications of the above paragraph? Let American people vote on this "so-called" amnesty that is now in the works. Apparently the idiots in Washington think we are all brain dead and gag over their achievements.

Perhaps our so-called "D.C. bleeding hearts" could do us all a favor and lead the mass deportation. I would not miss any of them. Let's start with a brand new slate - no term limits - just no retirement pay for sticking it to us twice. Let "we, the people: vote their pay raises for "we, the people" gave them their jobs.

Let them survive on Social Security and their own self-funded health plan, like the majority of this great nation, which, if not for our military, from enlisted to senior officer, would not be the "land of the free." I am proud to say "America, love it or leave it!" but don't try to turn it into the country you deserted to come here illegally. [Letter-to-the-Editor used by permission of author]

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