Minorities

[ECHIV]

I saw this on another board that I visit and thought you all might like it as well.

We need to show more sympathy for these people

* They travel miles in the heat
* They risk their lives crossing a border
* They don't get paid enough wages
* They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do.
* They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a foreign language.
* They rarely see their familes, and face adversity all day, every day.

I'm not talking about illegal immigrants. I'm talking about our troops. I for one am sick and tired of politicians wanting to heap benefits (At our expense) on every person who can sneak across an open border. I find it despicable that they want to declare the war a loss and our troops idiots and failures. Just my 2 cents worth but I imagine I'm not the only one here that feels this way. Next time you see an american citizen in uniform, thank them for their service and let them know you appreciate all they do. I do this in restaurants, stores, parking lots all sorts of public places. Truth is it makes us both feel good.

[redmist]

I agree with you completely. In my line of work I deal with illegals several times a month. (even in Po-Dunk, Oklahoma) The problem is when we call INS they don't want to take the time to handle it unless we catch over 30 at one time, and we only get 4 or 5. Combine that with the disrespect and scrutiny from other citizens that American Soldiers deal with every day and it makes me one pissed off redneck. Not something most people are willing to handle.

[thecoleman]

amen brother i am one of the troops so i got your back on this statement

[ECHIV]

Thank you for your service. I know my son is growing up in the greatest country that you and your brothers in arms have kept free.

[n8tvhunter]

I really want to write a novel on here about this subject I agree 100% that rolls over 1000 times.