Arkansas: A Pivotal Player in the Border Crisis
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| Arkansas' is ranked "2nd highest percentage of children living in scarcity." Our poor children should not have their lives impacted by their families or guardians having to compete with illegal immigrants for limited resources. ~ Dr. Bill Smith, Editor, ARRA News Service |
That’s logical thinking, as many crossing into the U.S. have little work experience or education. The latest, most dramatic, wave of illegals has produced an unprecedented amount of minors that will need food, water, shelter, medical attention, and if they are allowed to stay... education.
So who’s going to pay?
It’s a good question, especially considering we are a nation deeply in debt, with record breaking poverty levels.
If anything, in our growing condition of destitution, attention should be payed to states like Arkansas. No one’s really sure how the state will sway in November’s election and the outcome could prove pivotal for the fate of our nation.
While Arkansas is a beautiful state with much to offer, it is also plagued by poverty. According to the highly regarded statistical data by KidsCount.org, over a quarter of Arkansas’ children have been living in 100% poverty since 2008.
No doubt, the nationwide recession plays a part in the steady growth of Arkansas’ child poverty level. Yet, it climbed 6 points above the national average of 23%, and holds the bitter ranking of a state with the 2nd highest percentage of children living in scarcity.
With the recent influx of unaccompanied foreign-born children that will pull limited resources, it is reasonable to question our Representatives about their stance on the border crisis.
Reports that illegals have already been dispersed throughout the state, prompted Arkansas Republican State Senator, Bart Hester to take a proactive position, sending a public letter to Gov. Mike Beebe demanding answers about Arkansas’ immigration status and current policy.
Arkansas’s Democrat Senator, Mark Pryor, who’s up for re-election this November, has come under fire for his wishy-washy remarks on the subject. Previously, Prior stated in an interview that the border is “much more secure” than it was 10 years ago. He also admits, the border is “not perfect,” and “needs some work.”
His support for meaningful legislation seems to match his, ‘kinda-sorta’ take on the matter. Seemingly, with a-path-to-citizenship (also called, ‘amnesty’ in some circles), as criteria to get his YEA vote for more border protection.
After a failed 2006 attempt at comprehensive immigration reform, Pryor voted NAY along party-lines, on a GOP backed Amendment that would have denied legal status to immigrants convicted of certain crimes including, stalking, domestic violence, aggravated felonies, and crimes against children.
Many people see our current open-border as a massive crime against children, both foreign and U.S. born. Since the ongoing problem of illegal immigration was never seriously addressed, the ramifications will be far reaching for the country as a whole and will likely have the most negative impact on our already struggling communities and states.
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Nicole Haas (@PatriotKids) is author of Freedom Bee, a book about self-reliance and liberty for lil' Patriots! She is a member of Smart Girl Politics where this article was first published and she serves on the SGP Communications Team.
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