Really TIME? Arizona is Targeting Immigrants?

Rarely do I put my opinion out there quite so publicly, but I'm appalled slightly more than usual.

Here's a link to an article running from TIME on yahoo news.

Arizona's Next Immigration Target: Children of Illegals
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100612/us_time/08599199606400

The article's opening sentence instantly puts a negative vibe on new legislation soon to be proposed in the state of Arizona. In general, this newest illegal immigration bill would prevent children born to illegal immigrants from receiving a birth certificate, and therefore American citizenship. Within the article, it was mentioned that, according to recent polls, 58% of Americans are in favor of such legislation. However, the article then began tearing apart the constitutionality of such a bill. It also gave opinionated voice to those who oppose any of the new immigration laws being introduced in Arizona.

Only recently have I given significant thought to the immigration problem our country faces. My husband and I decided to home school our son. In following my states regulations, I gathered the necessary paperwork to register him with our local school district. When I arrived, I was appalled that a birth certificate is not even necessary to register your child for school. I found it ironic that the regulations stated that if your child were born abroad (as mine was due to my husband's military service) that you must provide proof of PPD testing (Tuberculosis). However, no documentation was requested of me because she was unable to look at any of his citizenship birth abroad forms or social security card due to new legislation. There was no way for this woman to know where my son was born.

How safe are our American children if these things are being overlooked so we don't offend illegal immigrants. To overlook such things would be similar to ignoring sexual offender lists within a school district. Whether you agree with me or not, both are illegal and possibly risk the health and safety of our children. I live in TN, where there is a no child left behind policy. While I firmly believe that children should not be punished for the actions of their parents, I do believe it is wrong for our government to expect hard working American citizens to pay taxes to support non-citizen children.

I also found it ironic that individuals could question whether this bill was constitutional or not following the recent government takeover of our freedom of choice in respect to our individual health care. The new 'anchor baby' bill is being designed to protect our American citizens and their resources. My husband is a soldier willing to risk his life to protect the freedoms our country is supposed to provide. He has sacrificed dearly in Iraq to earn the right to call himself a proud American. My son and myself also live a life with sacrifices many Americans will never know to support my husband and our country. Why should I feel bad for the deportation of illegals who are taking advantage of our country when they can't even be bothered to apply for citizenship?

Frankly, I don't believe that Arizona is targeting immigrants. I believe that immigrants are targeting the over generous nature of the American people, and Arizona is finally willing to take a stand that the rest of the country should follow.

House of Night - Burned

3/5 Books (As Always, Stars Don't Seem Right)


Need a light read?  This is your series.  It is fun and light, but with a million things always going on.  Zoey is typically a very unique character who always does her own thing, even if it backfires on her.  Oh, and did I mention, there's VAMPIRES.


In Burned, book 7 of the HON series, Zoey basically takes a back seat when her soul is shattered.  Though emotionally exhausted and battling an evil immortal, her team must pick up the pieces to save both Zoey and the book.  Aphrodite is one of my absolute favorite characters because she is real.  A realistic teenage hag, who just happens to be on the side of light! 

I'll be completely honest about this series.  I almost quit reading it after the first few books.  As a Christian, I hated what felt like a brutal assault against my faith.  It has been nice to see a change in the feel of the books, as far as religion is concerned.  It is each person's right to find what is best for them in their own time.  As a Christian, I believe it's important to trust God in all matters.  Love people and leave judgment where it belongs.  (Which is not in my hands.)  Like all faiths, mine isn't without hypocrites and over-bearing individuals.  The demonstration of completely different faiths working together for a true positive outcome in the world was a refreshing change that kept me coming back. 

Busy...Lazy...You Decide

Well, laziness has taken over once again.  It's not like I have been doing nothing.  I've just not had much time to write, or blog, or even really spend much time on FB.  Truly, I have been running around like a crazy chicken with its head cut off.  I had this misconception that school (for James and me) would get out, and I would have all this free time.  Yeah, it just doesn't seem to have come.

For starters, I have this odd inability to tell people NO!  Because I don't 'work', so many think I just don't have anything better to do with my time than help them with their problems.  While this is partially true, and it is also true that I love to help people, I seem to get myself in over my head.  Some projects I love...others, not so much.

One of my favorite projects was the cakes I made for my husband's unit BBQ.  They turned out pretty good, though I am clearly no professional. 

I also had the chance to edit about 40k words of a first novel by a sweetie I've known for a few years.  She is a teen with huge potential and great future ahead of her.  Keep pushing forward Marie!  This was an absolute blast for me.  Besides, she was the motivation that pushed me so hard to get book #1 finished.  I can still remember her asking weekly for the next chapter. 

I have one more project left.  I thought it would be the easiest of any I have taken on, but it has been a bit of a nightmare.  Nothing major or anything, I just can't get margin measurements correct for it.  Oh well.  Anyway, once it is done, I'm out of excuses.  I will start pushing out a minimum chapter a week, or I will never meet my self-imposed deadline.  

I say that they are all excuses because I still managed to read two books (in the same series).  Of which, I will put a post of what I thought hopefully tomorrow.  Either way, I will definetely get an update to my running 'words to move forward by' section.  I started this blog for some accountability, and I can't have it if I don't actually put up my numbers.

Anyone else have any summer projects already done or coming up?