SWOPblogger

The Journal posted this morning letters from readers spouting out hateful ignorance on immigration and families looking to provide for their families.

The worst part about it, the title "One Nation Under Siege," and a small title underneath it, "The immigration debate."

Where is the DEBATE - they were all one-sided anti-immigrant letters. The media is supposed to be objective, provide balance and fair news, get both sides of the story.

I hope that tomorrow when Congress starts debating immigration reform, you put out a whole page entitled "THE US NEEDS IMMIGRANTS TO STAY!" and include letters from people supporting immigration reform, and supporting the right to work for all people.

To all the writers of those letters: You cannot prevent migration. It's a natural phenomenon.
Moses and his people migrated to Israel, the Spanish migrated to New Mexico, New Mexicans migrated to California for farm labor, and now many people not just Mexicans migrate to the US to also work.

How many of us have moved, changed homes, changed jobs, moved across the country or across the city to improve our financial situation? We are all migrants seeking the "American Dream."

If you want to end the economic competition and race to the bottom, fight capitalism.

NATIONAL CALL-IN DAYS
Mon, May 14 – Fri, May 25

- Call every-day this week and urge your Senators to support reform!
- Support family unity and protecting our workers.
- It is ok to call more than once per individual.

Your Senator needs to hear from you!
Call this number, and follow the instructions to connect to the offices of your Senators.
1-800-417-7666

Tell your Senators to
ACT NOW IN FAVOR OF COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM!

Comprehensive immigration reform is the solution to fixing our broken immigration system, and now is the time to act. Families, workers, and communities across the country are counting on Congress to get it done, get it right, and do it now. You can help make it happen with your call – join the effort!

Labels: family unification, Immigration, worker's rights