"Anchor Babies", Immigration Policy, and Non-Thinking

     The present brouhaha over “anchor babies” (a pejorative term) and immigration policy goes back to the “Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965.”

     That act gave immigration preference to, among others, relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.  The basis for this was for family reunification.

     Eliminate that categorical preference and most of the issue goes away.

     The candidates for the Republican presidential nomination choose to fulminate and bloviate on this issue rather than do research and think of a practical solution.  This shows that they are unworthy of high office.

The Greater Military Threats

            In the Republican debates, Fox News panelists regularly brought up ISIS and Iran as threats to the United States.  The Republican candidates responded by threatening military and other actions. They would direct our defense capabilities against those who are our foes in the Middle East.

            The problem with this is that Fox and the GOP are directing our attention away from the greater national defense concerns.

            Marine Corps Commandant General Joseph Dunford, incoming Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before Congress that the main threat to America is Russia, followed by China and North Korea.  These three states have both actual nuclear weapons and delivery systems.

            I would personally add Pakistan as a top concern because it has nuclear weapons that are not well secured.

            Fearmongering may reap high viewer ratings and garner votes in an election, but it does not serve this nation well.