Way back when I was a kid, things were different! Since I'm
a second generation American, I remember stories of how
my grandparents, great uncles, aunts, and other members of their
families came to America. Each one was sponsored by an American citizen. Only
then could they be allowed in. To make sure they would be able to make a
living, each learned English, attended citizenship classes, and became a
citizen. They were proud to be part of this country and eager to bless America.
My grandpa Louis and my great uncles Nate and Newman joined the Army when
World War 1 began.
After my grandpa Louis retired,
he loved to watch the horse races in Tecate, Mexico on Friday's. He was always
home in time for our family dinner. However, there was one Friday
night when we didn't eat because Grandpa didn't some home. Finally,
at eight o'clock we got a phone call asking for my dad. When he got on the
line we discovered the call was from a United States of America Boarder Guard.
Grandpa had left home without his citizenship papers and they couldn't let
him in! My dad got his father’s papers, drove to the boarder and once
the guard verified that Louis Eisen was an American citizen let
him in!
I'm 71 yet I have never
forgotten how my grandfather was detained at the boarder because we were a
country of laws. Though very young, I felt safer knowing that would happen to
all who didn't belong here. During those days of 'duck and cover' feeling safe meant
being able to do kid things without worrying.
Our kids and all who live here
legally need to feel safe. I have seen articles about people who have been here
for many years being deported. Though each had time to become a citizen they,
for whatever reason, chose not to. With MS-13 and terrorist pouring into our
country, we must again act as all sovereign nations do by
enforcing our laws. By doing what is necessary we will once again be
The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.
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