Why can't we enforce our immigration laws?

The answer to this question is so simple that it will astound you.

The 14th Amendment to our Constitution (adopted in 1866) was designed to give a pathway to citizenship for the children of African slaves born on U.S. soil. I don't think many Americans would argue with the value of this Amendment, for the purpose it was intended.

Unfortunately, as our country began to adopt it's immigration laws, this 14th Amendment was not repealed. It is now a major cause of the flood of illegal immigration across our southern border.

When an illegal immigrant delivers a child at an emergency room in the U.S., that illegal is no longer illegal. They are now the parents of a U.S. citizen. How can you deport the parents of a U.S. citizen? The simple truth is, you can't. I can give you about 17 million examples to prove my point.

Great Britain and Australia had similar laws to our 14th Amendment which they repealed 30 years ago.

I think we should all be able to agree that the 14th Amendment has long since served it's intended purpose.

Only one question remains: Is there a legislator left in this country with the courage to introduce a bill to take this first step in controlling our borders?

Let's all send an email to our legislators and ask them if they would like to take the first step in controlling our borders and enforcing our immigration laws. Then, remember the response you get the next time you go to the voting booth.


McWeijun