Your letters for Aug. 16, 2024
By NewsPress Now
Your letters for Aug. 16, 2024
By the numbers
Did you realize that our current congress (House and Senate members)-have 16 that are 80 years old or older; 92 that are 70-79; 171 that are 60-69; 164 that are 60-69; 127 that are 40-49; 53 that are 30-39; and 1 that is 20-29. Do not forget to add the president that is in the 80+ group — with the oldest members, two members at 89! House Dems average 58 years and Reps average 56. The Senate Dems at 65, Reps at 62. Think Harris better get those yellow buses ready to load!
According to the “Profile of the Unauthorized Population” report, we have taken in illegals from these countries: Mexico, El-Salvador, Guatemala, India, Honduras, Central America- Caribbean, S. America, Asia, Africa, Europe, Canada, Oceania, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Korea and Venezuela. Roughly 20 countries.
Suggested new immigration laws:
There will be no special bilingual programs in the schools.
All ballots will be in this nation’s language.
All government business will be conducted in our language.
Non-residents will not have the right to vote no matter how long they are here.
Non-citizens will never be able to hold political office.
Foreigners will not be a burden to the taxpayers. No welfare, no food stamps, no health care, or any other government assistance programs. Any who are a burden will be deported.
Foreigners can invest in this country, but it must be an amount at least equal to 40,000 times the daily minimum wage.
If foreigners come here and buy land, their options will be restricted. Certain parcels including waterfront property are reserved for citizens naturally born into this country.
Foreigners may have no protests, no demonstrations, no waving of a foreign flag, no political organizing and no bad-mouthing our president or his policies. These will lead to deportation.
If you do come to this country illegally, you will be actively hunted and, when caught, sent to jail until your deportation can be arranged. All assets will be taken from you.
Too strict? The above laws are the current immigration laws of Mexico!
If it’s good for Americans to obey Mexican laws, then it’s good vice versa!
“The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.”
U.S. border arrests: 2017 – 8,531; 2018 – 6,698; 2019 — 4,269; 2020 – 2,438; 2021 – 10,763; 2022 – 12,028; 2023 – 15,267; 2024 YTD – 14,000.
Ben Pecora
St. Joseph

They don’t stand
What follows are song lyrics, but the message is important.
Strong values are visible
In a prosperous society
Their worth unwavering and steadfast
A sanctuary so worth of notice
We see a turn around
Trending toward darkness
Losing faith in core principals
Neglecting the love of our Creator
Uncertainty is taking over
They don’t stand up
And engage when needed
Their standards are trampled
So last and fleeting
They don’t stand
Courage will speak volumes
We have the power
To ignite and change
We live in an upside-down world
Values have bottomed
Foolish ideas are elevated
A mixture ill conceived
Honor and patriotism
Must be reborn
Weakness replaced with strength
Our guard on duty
At all times
Yes it’s an upside-down world
Too many negatives
Positives are absent
A formula ill conceived
Truth must be permanent
Deception eliminated
Representation, honest and forthright
All for the public good
Our history, flag and anthem
Should be revered
Held up high
For all to see
We ask for our Lord’s blessings
And His saving graces
To ward of bad influence
And remain faithful
Courage will need volume
Our power will then awaken
To ignite and change
We must stand together
With respect and attention
We must stand
We will stand
LeRoy Schwery
Plattsburg, Missouri
