When a state becomes a sanctuary state, illegal immigration becomes a state problem. The state made it its problem when the legislature passed a law giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, despite federal laws against it. The state made it its problem by allowing illegal immigrants easy access to social services, and thereby drove up the costs to legal residents.
I have no idea who this writer is but he is right on!
IN MY OPINION: Cry-baby Republicans
By Anthony Bazzo
In a story in last week’s North County News, in the article “Ball, Degnan want debate,” John Degnan, former Mayor of Brewster and Republican primary challenger for the 99th district assembly seat, says the “illegal immigration is a problem for the federal government, like the war in Iraq and the space program.” I beg to differ.
When a state becomes a sanctuary state, illegal immigration becomes a state problem. The state made it its problem when the legislature passed a law giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, despite federal laws against it. The state made it its problem by allowing illegal immigrants easy access to social services, and thereby drove up the costs to legal residents.
The state had no say, other than the votes of our representatives in Congress, regarding the war and space program, but the state had a say in the programs I just mentioned. With every crime committed against legal residents by illegal immigrants, the fault lay with our legislators who made it easier for them to take up residence in this state. These crimes are preventable!
John Degnan belongs to a political mind set that says, “Don’t just do something – sit there,” kick the can down the road, blame someone else. The overriding theme is that once in a while we will fool the people into thinking we care and are doing something by talking about it. This mindset and the policies he tried to implement while mayor are not the policies of true Republicans. But wait, John Degnan is not a true Republican. He has the Democrat endorsement for state assembly. That’s right; an endorsed Democrat is running in a Republican primary. Registered Republicans should be outraged by this bastardization of the primary process. A vote for Degnan is a vote for a Democrat.
How could this have happened? Well to start, understand that the wing of the Republican Party that endorsed Degnan is the same wing responsible for making the Republican Party in New York into irrelevant. This wing has no goal but self preservation. It will carry the water, back any bill, support any increase in taxes that favor powerful special interests that contribute heavily to their campaign chests. It is just not the money; it is also a promise not to support a challenger in the general election. If by chance they actually support something that benefits the tax payer, it is an unintended consequence.
This is also the cry-baby wing. Greg Ball said mean things about me, and I’m telling the fair elections committee. (Wah, wah wah!). Greg said things that are unfair. (Wah, wah, wah!) Greg Ball is calling attention to himself. (Wah, wah, wah!) Just like grade school children. However, on real issues, such as property tax caps, cutting fraud in social services, illegal immigration, unfunded mandates, they give us nothing! This is politics; it is a contact sport, and if you haven’t the stomach for it, get out!
When a candidate has to contend with powerful state special interests and the selfish interests of people in his own party, it is necessary at times to offend these people. That is a good thing. There is only one Republican running in this primary, that person is Greg Ball. John Degnan is an endorsed Democrat and sponsored by Republicans who wish to regain power. He is also endorsed by the Republicans in power who are upset Ball won’t kiss their rings.
I urge Republicans who will vote in the September primary not to vote for the cry baby wing of the party. I urge you to vote for the only Republican that will be on the ballot. Show the cry baby wing you will not be part of their cynical ploy. If I have offended that wing of the party, then they may take it that I am offended by their actions.
This is my opinion. You may beg to differ.
