Once again, we have a situation where an illegal alien has killed an American citizen thanks to an American city's "sanctuary" policy.  But in this case, the illegal alien was arrested before, and not turned over to federal officials for deportation.  And also in this case, three people lost their lives, among them two children.  The mother is distraught, and appeared on television shows today in anguish.

Make no mistake.  The blood of these innocent American victims is on the hands of the pathetic and radical San Franciso Mayor Gavin Newsom (the "gay marriage" mayor, whose attempts to hand out marriage licenses to homosexuals was shut down by a federal court), and the city's out-of-orbit city council. 

This city is out of control, and although the mayor repealed an act of a former mayor (current California Senator Dianne Feinstein) that forbids city officials from turning in juvenile illegal alien offenders.  The mayor claims that he just came across this law, which is of course ridiculous as he has been in office for years and has been an outspoken supporter of the city's sanctuary policy.

Republicans in the state's legislature tried recently to get a bill passed that would have cut off state funding to sanctuary cities like San Francisco, but it was struck down by the Democrats (big surprise).  Even now, as a mother and wife grieves over the loss of her family at the hands of a man who should never have been in this country to begin with, and who should have been turned over by the city of San Francisco once he was arrested the first time, the city is spending $83,000 of taxpayer money to promote--promote--the fact that it is a sanctuary city to illegals.  Incredible.

The city of San Francisco is allowing American  citizens to be killed.  It is openly and proudly violating at least 3 federal laws, and the President, the Congress, not anyone will step up and punish these radicals.  And so the people of San Francisco continue to be at risk every time they step out their door.

But it's not just San Francisco.  There are an estimated 70 sanctuary cities across the United States, including the usual suspects of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Denver.  These cities should be boycotted by the American people, their federal funding be pulled away (though they should not be receiving federal money in the first place due to federalism), and the states to which they belong should immediately cut all state funding. 

What is happening in this country is inexcusable, immoral, and illegal.  Will it take rioting in the streets to end illegal immigration and their unfair advantages?  Will it take violence to stop this madness?  One thing you can be sure of--American citizens who participate in such violence will be arrested and prosecuted.  Which is more than can be said for people here illegally. 

-C

Why I’m a Conservative...

Con-serv-a-tive:  a political belief centering on the resistance of radical change; the philosophy that traditional beliefs, roles, and values that built civilization is vital to civilization's survival.

When people ask me why I'm a Conservative, I ask them why they're not.  I'm a Conservative because I believe in the central idea of America--that the common man can be trusted with his own resources, that a strong defense negates the need for offense, and that God still has a place in our schools, our homes, and our hearts.

A Conservative, at heart, ignores the political rhetoric, media spin, cultural pressure, and ivy league professors and goes his own way.  I'm a Conservative because I believe life has value; that we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and that if we dismiss this idea, the government becomes the source of our rights--and that is incredibly dangerous.

I'm a Conservative because I believe every person has worth, and that no one should be disposed of because of race, gender, or circumstances of conception.

I'm a Conservative because I believe in discipline, both of mind and body.  The soul responsibility of a parent is to raise children; not a fan club.  To teach discipline.  I'm a Conservative because I believe the school doesn't have the final word on what's best for a child--the parent does.

I'm a Conservative because I believe sex belongs in the bedroom and nowhere else.  That doesn't make me a prude or "old-fashioned."  That makes me a studier of history, with the ability to recognize that great empires ultimately fall from moral decay within.

I'm a Conservative because I still believe in the word respect; respect for one's parents, others' property, the fairer sex, and God.  I believe when you fail to respect any of those, you lessen your own value. I believe that you shouldn't curse in front of a lady, or raise taxes to the extent that women are forced into the workplace as part of some social experiment.  That doesn't make me a prude, or "old-fashioned," or sexist.  That makes me a gentleman.

I'm a Conservative because I believe an eroding culture erodes our children, and that Hollywood doesn't have, or deserve as of late, the last word to our children before they go to bed each night.  I believe that our children are influenced by what they see, be it at home or in Hollywood.  That doesn't make me "judgemental."  That makes me a realist.

I'm a Conservative because I believe life shouldn't be tampered with; that engineering the human race for scientific amusement is undesirable, immoral, and unwise.  That doesn't make me uncaring or anti-science.  That makes me a person with a conscience.

I'm a Conservative because I believe a man's pay is HIS keep, and the government should take as little as possible; overregulation and high taxes hamper productivity, creativity, and growth.  That doesn't make me greedy or anti-poor.  That makes me a Capitalist.

I'm a Conservative because I believe that a nation's security demands a nation's sovereignty; that those here who shouldn't be here should leave, by force if necessary.  That doesn't make me anti-immigrant or racist.  That makes me a believer in the rule of law.

I'm a Conservative because I remind myself every day that my rights to believe as I do have been safeguarded by those willing to serve, from the stirrings of revolution to the present hour.  I'm a Conservative because I understand those rights we so often take for granted came at a great price--the price in lives and blood of sons and fathers and brothers and husbands and friends and schoolmates and neighbors and uncles. 

I'm a Conservative because I believe that red is not the only color that flows through my veins, that white and blue trickle through as well; that the flag isn't just a piece of cloth, but a symbol of freedom, liberty, independence, glory, and compassion all rolled into one.  And that each flap of Old Glory in the breeze represents a soldier who has given his life for those ideals.  And that makes me all the more sad when she is desecrated.

I'm a Conservative because I believe in the human spirit; that good can overcome evil; that our future is filled with promise and not regret.  That we each may have wildly different paths but a common destiny; that freedom is an unfamiliar friend to many in our world; that we are fortunate to enjoy the fruits of our fathers' labor. 

I'm a Conservative because of something I learned when I was a little boy--that family is everything, and you should cling to the gifts you have been given.  You won't truly realize their worth until they are gone.  But I am a Conservative first and foremost because of what my father labored to teach my brother and I from the crib on.  And that is that honesty and integrity are all we will leave the world; an honest man is all you should ever aspire to be.  You do that, and the rest will fall into place.  When I am gone and but a memory, whether I was a begger or a leader, a laborer or an artist, I wish to be remembered first as an honest man.  What else is there?  That's why I'm a Conservative.

-C

"We all have something to give. So if you know how to read, find someone who can't. If you've got a hammer, find a nail. If you're not hungry, not lonely, not in trouble, seek out someone who is. Join the community of conscience." 

George H. W. Bush

Much as the Democrats want to stick their heads in the sand regarding threats to our country, they cannot ignore Iran's testing of long-range missiles, capable of hitting our ally in the region, Israel.  This, like the actions of North Korea, shows why President Bush was right when he declared the state part of the Axis of Evil. 

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad is crazy.  Even the most partisan Democrat would have trouble countering that.  And crazy people don't belong near nuclear weapons or missiles.  Iran says it will react militarily if the United States attacks their nuclear sites.  Let's call their bluff.  Those sites must be shut down immediately, which Israel is rumored to be preparing for.  We should offer Israel any aid they need. 

This situation grows more serious by the hour.  Iran is demonstrating to a sleeping world that it has the capacity for monstrous actions, that it desires such actions, and that it believes the time has come for such actions.  The question is when they will acquire the dangerous and deadly weapons they so desperately seek.  Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama is visiting Israel this month.  Perhaps while visiting Iran's main target his eyes will be opened up to the dangers posed by the regime he wants to sit down and "talk" to.

This proves the immaturity and inexperience that will itself prove to be an enormous price should Senator Obama be elected President.  The Israelis are concerned about it, and we should be too.  Obama's stance on negotiating with men like Ahmadenijad is ridiculous, and the actions of Iran in testing these missiles only highlight that.  Barack Obama and the congressional Democrats, with a 9% approval rating (the lowest in history) cannot be trusted with our national security, whether the question is Iraq, Iran, or energy.  These people live in a world where you can talk to lunatics.

But as I've said before, you cannot have a rational discussion with irrational people.  It's like walking around and around in a revolving door.  If the Democrats think this is a viable policy, their heads aren't just buried in the sand--they're buried somewhere else.

-C