12/06/2007
Border Security and Immigration
When are we going to get serious about these two separate but related issues? The latter is actually the one we need to tackle first. By putting into law exactly the steps, standards and practices expected of those wishing to live here be it for five months, five years or for the rest of their life we can make a lot of things happen. The simplest of them will be to cut down spending on a bloated bureaucracy that like many federal departments probably wastes more money than it gainfully spends. Next is that it would provide a fair, easy to understand set of checkpoints for those moving here with one standard for those coming to America. Making the language clear, and easy to understand would lower confusion on both ends of the immigration process making the jobs of numerous Americans simpler. With a clear, detailed and above all simple immigration policy we would lower the desire for people to risk illegal crossing that is hazardous to their health and could land them in the hands of unsavory employers and importers who are nothing but domestic slavers. Giving people the information they need to live here before they arrive, will make it easier for them to navigate not just criminal law which is information we all hope they never need to apply, but our school systems, property laws, various personal contracts for services like cell phones or medical insurance that probably don't work or don't work the same way in their nation of origin.
Some countries like Germany have a fairly transparent system in place that let's people know in unambiguous terms. Our firmest ally the United Kingdom is working on a bill to enact their own crisp immigration process. Other countries seem to have the type of border security certain segments of the population seem to think ours is or will be if we fortify our own in any way. Not true. With a fair and simple immigration policy that let those with legitimate reasons into the country we could make serious cuts into the smugglers who endanger the lives of the people they bring in, with less criminals attacking the border we would be able to not only better control who does come in, but leave more money where it belongs, in the tax payers pockets.
Labels: and you thought america was bad, border security, immigration, national securit, politics, society
12/03/2007
Chavez Loses
I for one, weep with poor Hugo. It's been a tough, tough year for him. First the King of Spain tells him to shut up, and now he finds out he can't make himself King of Venezuela. How horrible. The man who like the guy he has a man crush on:
wants to be president for life can't constitutionally do so. Oh come on Hugo, just go the Mugabe route and use your military to hold power indefinitely. Just think, you can then pillage, rob, rape, extort and support terrorists just like Saudi Arabia and because you have a decent oil supply you won't have to worry about the US doing a thing to you! Just don't invade any of your neighbors or try to assassinate any sitting Presidents or their Daddy and you'll be fine.
XOXO,
The CO
Labels: and you thought america was bad, castro, chavez, cuba, despots, saudi arabia, the powers that shouldn't be
11/30/2007
Blasphemous Bear
The Sudan, long known for its humanitarian accomplishments has decided that one of the most commonly used male names in the world is offensive. Well, its offensive in some cases, even though its the same name as many men in their country. Even though its the same name as their prophet, even though it was applied by a 7 year old. And yes, even though that seven year old applied the name to a beloved teddy bear being used as a teaching aid. But, because some dimwit decided it was offensive, and because religious proclivities are allowed to dictate speech and expression.
People think it can't happen here, but we do have our own would be theocrats, and they need to be stopped.
Labels: and you thought america was bad, mucking forons, religion, society, the powers that shouldn't be
11/24/2007
Brazil's new Sex Ed Program
Brazil's new sex education program is drawing international attention. Unlike us programs where confused teens are led enmasse into the confusing world of reproductive issues, Brazil has developed a novel approach that reverses the odds and gives twenty to twenty eight instructors per student. One young lady who wishes to be identified as only L.A.B. was so overwhelmed with emotion she is quoted as saying "I screamed and screamed".
Curious parties asked if there was a similar program available for young men and were directed to the abundance of Catholic Churches.
Labels: and you thought america was bad, mucking forons, society, the powers that shouldn't be
