The Walking Dead

After reading this editorial (http://cnn.com/2013/02/18/opinion/obeidallah-canada-zombies/index.html?iref=allsearch) by Dean Obeidllah I couldn’t help but to speak out against such blatant racism portrayed on a major network (CNN) in such a subliminal form on so many levels.You may have different views on immigration and you may or may not agree withme on this issue. However, one thing you can’t ignore is the fact that all Americans are here because of immigrants no matter what race or generation. If our

ancestors weren’t allowed to come to this country because of rules and

regulations none of us would be here today.

First off let’s address the idea that we wouldn’t like “zombies”

taking our jobs. In case none has noticed, immigration benefits the economy of

the United States. Low paying jobs that most of us Americans refuse to do,

allow many immigrants employment. Not only are they doing jobs that seem less appeasing

but they also keep many companies thriving because of strict tax and insurance

laws that can be avoided. Twenty five percent of patents in 2005 have an

immigrant as one of the inventors. This also means that immigrants are helping

the nation become more creative.

In this editorial Dean also complains about “zombies being

covered under Obama care. Well if immigrants are subjected into paying for

social security along with federal and state taxes, not to mention they can

never claim any of this money back because they are illegal, they reduce the

tax pressure put on native born Americans. I know each state is different but

most states with a high population of illegal immigrants usually see this

within the tax revenue.

Dean also talks about Immigrants having to force us to learn

“Rosetta Stone”. This again is ridiculous because immigrants come from every

part of the world. Different people create different ideas about life not to mention

the history that each culture provides about human nature. Different people

help us learn about different food, different people, and different religions.
Even though diversity may cause conflict between the older generations. Our
children will be much more educated about the different people of the world. If
national peace is something we Americans strive for, handling legal and illegal
immigration with respect is definitely a step in the right direction. I’m sure
Dean’s last name has some form of immigration behind it.

HIGH TAXES

Have you ever considered how the amount of money that is being taken from you in the form of tax dollars to finance the war on drugs? The number of citizens jailed and deemed unfit for society, due to the legality of the cannabis plant is outstanding. The cost of arresting and housing these criminals is expensive process, which is paid for with the tax dollars of other hard working citizens. Currently the government is losing out on a very profitable tax because the drug is illegal, and only sold on the black market. If the government agreed to the legalization of the drug, marijuana cigarettes could be a multi-billion dollar industry. We all know tobacco cigarettes are highly profitable. It can be argued that regulated marijuana would be much safer than tobacco, and especially the different types of the drug currently on the black market (http://www.newapproachwa.org/content/initiative). Yes, I am aware that there are health hazards that must be considered with the legalization of the marijuana. We’ve all seen the televised recalls due to fatal side affects from legally prescribed and over the counter drugs. With that said, if we can legalize marijuana our government can control revenue along with taxation. This would also give farmers the power to not sale to government if taxes are too high, no pun intended. Weather you support this drug or not, you can't deny the benefits that would be generated within our economy. Cannibas would be an American that needs no import from other countries. All those in favor of financial and economic growth, get involved; vote and support Initiative 502. Here is a link to help further explain what is happening right under our noses: (http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/2525-Pot-Legalization-Bills-Introduced-and-Why-Congress-Will-Not-Legalize-Pot.)