William G. Horter – 6/28/07

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‘Bush supports slave labor’; William G. Horter; Beaver County Times; June 28, 2007.

Given that Mr. Horter’s letters tend to be Republican bashing exercises, I didn’t think I’d ever be able to say I agree with most of one of his letters. Maybe pigs can fly. <g>

That said, leopards can’t change their spots. Though more Democrats supported the subject bill than Republicans, President Bush is the only person Mr. Horter bashes by name.

Below is a detailed critique of the subject letter.

“First off, let me say that I hold no grudge or animosity toward any of the illegal Mexicans who are flooding this country. I understand exactly why they come: for jobs. But it is our congressional representatives, and our president and the rest of the government who are supposed to guard our laws.”

[RWC] Using the logic in the first two sentences, Mr. Horter also holds “no grudge or animosity” against any lawbreaker because he understands why they break our laws.

“George Bush says the laws are not working. That’s entirely wrong. The laws are not being enforced.

“This ‘comprehensive immigration reform’ is nothing but amnesty in a sheep’s clothing. It most assuredly is amnesty. This is nothing short of a provision to corporations and businesses to allow the import of almost slave labor. And that will be to the detriment of the working middle-class laborers, who are in this country legally, driving down wages for them.

“Frankly, I am appalled that so many have voted for this sham.

“Maybe the worst thing is when I hear Bush say these people will do those jobs that Americans won’t do. As far as I’m concerned, there are no jobs that Americans won’t do, have done, and are doing. But what he’s really saying is that we won’t do it as cheap.

“We need no fence. We need no new laws. All they have to do is enforce the laws as they are and prosecute those who hire, hide and protect these illegals. When those jobs dry up, all those people will go home.

[RWC] I disagree that “we need no fence.” Though a fence is not a solution in itself, it’s a tool that should make the job easier for border agents to detect and apprehend illegal aliens.

“I sure hope all of you call Specter, Casey and Altmire, and let them know where we stand. Calling Bush would be simply an exercise in futility. He listens to no one.”

[RWC] If Mr. Horter had checked, he would have seen Sens. Casey and Specter supported the bill crafted by Sens. Kennedy (D-MA) and McCain (R-AZ). On the two votes taken to push the bill forward on June 26^th and 28^th, Sens. Casey and Specter voted “yea.” Don’t hold your breath waiting for a letter bashing Mr. Casey for his vote. Since the bill never made it to the House, we don’t know how Rep. Altmire would have voted.