OP-ED or short for Opinion-Editorial are articles that expresses the opinions of the writer and not Author's Info in any way.

Person of Interest

¿Path to Citizenship? Unless you live under a rock you know we have an illegal immigration problem. From what I understand, the position of the Latino community is if you speak Spanish you should be allowed to stay in the USA or immigrate. Forget that you are a felon, have a terminal disease, no skills, or entered the USA illegally. Not only do we need to address illegal immigration, legal immigration needs a major overhaul. The only criteria for immigration should be to fill a job that an American citizen is unable or unwilling to take. Retired millionaires should also be give preference. The point is you must be self supporting. I don’t care if you have relatives here. The Cubans in Miami who have been here for thirty years all seem to have a dozen cousins that they somehow have kept in touch with. I’m a big fan of Bill Clinton, but his “wet foot dry foot” program was a big mistake. It’s no wonder the Haitians and other Hispanics are pissed. Everyone who comes to the USA comes for a better life. Asylum is the first thing I would discontinue. Sure Castro is bad, but what about Syria and Somalia? We can’t let everyone who is having a tough time in their country to come here. The wet foot dry foot policy assumed that Castro had nothing better to do than harass anyone who didn’t agree with him. The threat of female circumcision is not a valid reason to come to the USA. The other alternative we have chosen to help the oppressed around the world is to bomb the hell out of your country until your leader becomes a nice guy. This has not worked so well either. Health care and social security for citizens is already bankrupting our country; we can ill afford to give benefits to immigrants. So who started the idea of a path to citizenship? I suggest that becoming a US Citizen was not of the top of the list for most illegal immigrants. Let’s take citizenship off the table. If the illegals can stay here and work I think they’ll be happy. Following the letter of the law and deporting 10 million people is not practicable. If we are to issue green cards for the illegals there must be some penalty. First of all, to be eligible your criminal record must be squeaky clean. Taking an idea from FIFA the new program will be called the “yellow card.” Yellow cards will be issued to eligible immigrants. They can never become citizens, including their children no matter whether they crawled under the fence or were born here. They will also pay into social security, but never be able to collect. This I believe is a small price to pay for breaking our laws. With citizenship off the table the politicians will have no reason to pander to the illegals in hopes of getting their vote. If they commit any serious crime a “red card” will be issued and they will be deported. Anyway, think about it.

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Cutting taxes as a way to the poorhouse: A commentary

 

Cutting taxes as a way to the poorhouse.  A commentary for my fellow Americans

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Professional Marketing Courtesy - Do You Possess It?

This article is written not to offend but to open your eyes and mind to possibilities. 

In the time I've been writing articles, short stories, novels and poetry, along with hosting a weekly radio show, I've seen human nature up close. I've found a few, and I must emphasize 'few' artists, business owners and service providers who believe in reciprocating the time and effort others take in sharing their information.

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I Speak to You of Preserving Our Past - Our History

Dillion Log CabinA while ago, I wrote this article in hope of gaining support and interest in all towns and cities Historical Societies. Most are non-profit, many without aid from their own cities and towns. As I see more and more artifacts, buildings and structures from the past torn down, demolished or closed due to lack of interest or financial support of the citizens or city officials, I knew it time to do whatever I was able to stop this insanity. 

This feeling of discontent has been growing and festering inside of me for the last few years and I know of no better way to release such negativity than to express my personal feelings on Preserving our History than to speak openly to you.

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Don’t Worry Your Pretty Little Head (satire)

There has been a lot of discussion about a right wing war on women. I don’t believe it, not for an instant. I do not believe that the conservatives of America are waging war on their wives, their daughters, their mothers. Quite the contrary! I am sure they are dedicated to the women in their lives, even fiercely dedicated to protecting their women.

And the women of America need protection. Have no doubt about that. There are so many problems to be faced, challenges to be overcome, and concerns to be addressed. For one thing, more women than ever are facing life without a man. More women than ever are single parents with children who depend on them. More than ever women are faced with earning a living and providing not only for their own frivolous needs but for the sustenance of their children, for paying the rent, and, yes, paying their taxes.

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They call it self defense

 

For over a month I have been following and thinking about the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.  Why? Because there is something iconic in this story, something that speaks to the very heart of our society and how we as a nation think.

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Travyon Martin: The suspicious behavior behind HIS untold story

Travyon Martin

The Killing Case has generated a huge amount of protest for the victim 17 year old Trayvon Martin and his killer 28 year old George Zimmerman.  Martin was on his way back to his father’s girlfriend’s home from a convenience store when he was confronted by Zimmerman.  Zimmerman (a community watch captain) called the Sanford PD to report suspicious activity from a “Black guy” and followed Martin before shooting him.

Now it’s been said by Florida prosecutors that Zimmerman has 85 to 95% chance of not being charged at all.  Now that’s suspicious activity! 

Back story:

Martin was 17 years old, 6'3" and weighed 140 pounds at the time of his death.  Martin lived with his mother and older brother in Miami Gardens Florida.  He had hoped to become an aviation mechanic or engineer after transferring to Krop Senior High his sophomore year.

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Trayvon Martin: The suspicious behavior behind HIS untold story PART 2

As of April 02, 2012 George Zimmerman has not been charged with any crimes at all.  That is the reason why I wrote this article.  Most importantly, did Trayvon commit any criminal acts the day he was killed?   I see at least three crimes Zimmerman committed before shooting Trayvon with one of these crimes punishable by death in most states*.

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