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ACTION ALERT
Wrong Information May Lead to Passage of Very Bad Immigration Bill!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
By Tom DeWeese
American Policy Center
TAKE ACTION
Some of our allies in the fight to stop illegal
immigration are circulating alerts asking you to support the SAVE Act (H.R.
4088). This bill, otherwise known as the "Secure America Through Verification
and Enforcement Act of 2007" is said to have strong bi-partisan support and is
on a fast track for passage.
The American Policy Center has read this
legislation and is issuing this alert AGAINST the SAVE Act. Here's why:
- The SAVE Act does not fund the existing fencing requirement authorized,
but not funded, last year by Congress.
- The SAVE Act only authorizes "additional fencing (aesthetic fencing in
business districts) in urban areas of the border."
- The SAVE Act , instead of fencing, proposes to strengthen the rest of the
border with "vehicle barriers."
- The SAVE Act specifies the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will
"(contract) with foreign companies" for the Secure Border Initiative,
and proposes purchasing of "a contract to manage the operations of a United
States port by a foreign entity" (emphasis mine).
- The SAVE Act will specifically defend a religious denomination for
breaking the law by smuggling or harboring illegals and it says "...to
encourage, invite, call, allow, or enable an alien who is present in the
United States to perform the vocation of a minister or missionary...as a
volunteer who is not compensated...notwithstanding the provision of room,
board, travel, medical assistance, and other basic living expenses (if that
person) has been a member ... at least one year."
- The SAVE Act states clearly that the "border protection strategy" of the
Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture "(will support) the border security
needs of the United States in the manner that best protects (wait for it) 'the
land' that DOI and USDA manages." In other words, protecting the
environment is to be considered more important than protecting the
borders.
- The SAVE Act establishes mandatory federal employment authorization
verification for ALL workers, including American citizens. A Federal data
bank on all American workers.
- The SAVE Act mandates states must create standardized birth and death
registrations to be part of the federal database on ALL Americans, including
your children. This is a main provision of the Real ID Act - which
establishes the national ID card.
- The SAVE Act does not establish penalties in the form of fines and/or
imprisonment for illegal invaders, only for those who interact with them,
except a church.
Reading this bill, it is evident that its
intent is not to stop the invasion of illegals, but to convert those illegals
into "authorized" aliens. Worse, it does advance the pernicious "National
Human Resource Management" system that has been implemented piecemeal since the
1990s. DHS is helping establish a cradle-to-grave government database that will
track all "human resources" for the benefit of big business. This
database will detail not only every American resident's status (your data will
also become part of an international database), but also their work
skills.
If you remember, recently DHS Secretary Chertoff said he would
not "tolerate interference" with his agency's programs and actions. True to his
word, in total disregard for the U.S. Constitution and States' rights, the SAVE
Act includes a provision stating, "No State may prohibit a person or other
entity from using the E-verify program to verify the employment authorization of
new hires or current employees." In short, the bill dictates hiring rules to
the states.
We realize it's unlikely many of you actually read
through legislation we ask you to take positions on. You rely on the American
Policy Center to get issues right, from the perspective of real, everyday,
unapologetic Americans, dedicated to Judeo-Christian ethics and our blessed
constitutional republic. We earnestly strive to preserve, protect and defend
this nation and her people by telling you the truth as we find it, giving you
facts and commentary you're not likely to read from other sources.
APC
has read H.R. 4088 and it's clear that passage of the SAVE Act will not secure
our nation's borders, will not safeguard her citizens, will not preserve what's
left of our Rule of Law, and will further decimate our economy. For all the
reasons outlined above the American Policy Center will not support the SAVE Act,
or any other bill pursuing this Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact us by email through our website www.americanpolicy.org.
ACTION
TO TAKE
It is imperative you immediately call your member of
Congress, and tell them to oppose H.R. 4088, also known as the SAVE
Act.
Also immediately call Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi;
House Majority Whip, Steny Hoyer; House Minority Leader, John Boehner; and House
Minority Whip, Roy Blunt. Tell them all to oppose the SAVE Act. This bill
may come up for a vote at any time. Call the Congressional switchboard at (202)
224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the House office
you request.
The SAVE Act is on a fast track for passage. Many of us who oppose
illegal aliens have been encouraged to support it. So many elected officials are
getting the false message that this is a good bill. IT IS NOT! It is urgent that
you call now to oppose H.R. 4088.
SEND
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Tom DeWeese is the President of the American Policy Center and the Editor of The DeWeese Report
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