joyfulchristian

An important point

I think conservatives, when discussing the new Arizona immigration enforcement law, have largely dealt with the issue strictly in relation to the fact that illegal immigration, especially in Arizona is a huge problem and is starting to get American's killed. All of this is true.

However, Dean Esmay makes an important point:

For the record, I don’t have a problem with a state deciding to enforce immigration laws. If they want to do that, that’s fine by me. But let’s call this what it is: a massive increase in government power that will affect the lives of ordinary citizens. If it’s necessary then it’s necessary, but either way it’s what we’re talking about here.

I don't know how Dean characterizes his own politics, but I know he's a good deal to the left of me and most people who would characterize themselves as conservatives. (I remember him supporting the health care bill, for instance). Yet, here he is making the limited government argument, and it's a very good point.

Does Arizona have a pressing need to enforce immigration? I think that they likely do. Let's be honest, however, This is an expansion of government intrusion into people's lives and that intrusion will cover more than just the illegal immigrants it's intended to catch.

Let's get a grip

I really don't like our current President, but I have no idea why some people are obsessed with his golf habit. Furthermore, let me just say that claiming that once it became impossible for Obama to attend the funeral of the Polish President that it was somehow a huge insult to play golf instead is just plain kooky.

If you want to say that Obama doesn't have enough respect for countries that have long stood by us, and I do, in fact, want to say that, then fine. But seriously, just because you're travel plans for a funeral have to changed doesn't mean that you're not now free to spend the day how you wish.

People, please, there are plenty of SERIOUS things to criticize this President for. Let's try to focus on them.

Oh ...

So it's April 14th and we're still cranking out tax returns.

I found myself saying to one of our staff, "Almost ... there."

A moment later I realized, "That's what the X-wing pilot said in Star Wars just before Darth Vader shot him down."