The Next Target for Russell Pearce

I'm sorry, but don't we still have a Constitution in this country? Apparently Russell Pearce (R) Arizona State Senator doesn't think so.

He has set his sights on bringing to law a bill that would require the state of Arizona to refuse to issue US Birth Certificates to babies born to illegal immigrants. Although he has not yet drafted the legislation, Pearce proposes that the state no longer issue birth certificates unless at least one parent can prove legal status.

The 14th Amendment, adopted in 1868 reads, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."

This idea is not original to Russell Pearce. Senate candidate Rand Paul (R) Kentucky, made headlines last month after he told a Russian TV station that he favors denying citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants.
In 2009 a similar bill was introduced at the federal level by former Rep Nathan Deal (R) Georgia, but it has gone nowhere. Many countries require at least one parent to be a citizen or legal resident; citizenship as a birthright is rare elsewhere in the world.

At this moment, such a bill would be unconstitutional. That doesn't mean the constitution can't be changed. The Congress can propose an amendment which has to be ratified by 2/3 of the States (38 of 50 states). So come on guys, use the procedures and processes that are already in place. You never know, it could work.

Primary Tuesday

Primary elections are being held in 12 states today. The races I'll be watching include:

Nevada - The Republican Primary race has three participants, Sharron Angle, Danny Tarkanian, and former state Senator Sue Lowden. All eyes are on Sharron Angle who is being supported by the Tea Party voters. As of this writing, both Angle and Tarkanian would win over Senator Harry Reid in a face-to-face contest. The outcome of this race will be fascinating.

Arkansas - Senator Blanche Lincoln's run-off race against Lt. Gov Bill Halter ends today in the voting booth. Halter is heavily supported by the unions; Lincoln won the endorsement of former President Bill Clinton. These two candidates have spent more than $10 million combined, making this one of the most expensive campaigns in Arkansas history.

California - Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett Packard has a significant lead over former Rep. Tom Campbell in the Republican primary race for the spot to challenge Sen. Barbara Boxer in November. The Tea Party favorite, Chuck DeVore has not found his traction in this race. The Governor's race is also one to watch with Meg Whitman, former eBay CEO leading the race for the Republican nomination. Attorney General Jerry Brown is expected to easily take the Democratic nomination.

The results of these and other elections across the country may give us a better idea of what to expect in November, or they may muddy the waters further. Either way, it's political theatre at its finest.

Warning: This Post is not Politically Correct & Contains Religious Refernces

The article on the front page of The Arizona Republic yesterday was entitled "Iron will drives Pearce, agenda". The opening paragraphs read:

Nothing stops Russell Pearce.
Not a heart attack. Not a stroke. Not a bullet in the chest.
And most certainly not the criticism from opponents who have long accused him of putting politics ahead of facts, pushing too hard and cooperating too little.

After reading this, I turned to my husband and said, "I know what can stop Russell Pearce - the vote."

In this day of societal hysteria, cultural melt-down, and media-hyped fear, I'm concerned that we've lost track of the enemy within. We are so busy being worried and afraid of the Muslims, and the drug cartel, and the illegal immigrants that we've taken our eye off of the cults that operate within our own society.

I am a Bible-believing, Trinity worshipping, Born-again Christian who believes in the salvation of Jesus Christ. This does not mean that I am intolerant of Jews, Hindus, Catholics, Muslims, Buddhists, Atheists, or any other "religious" group. It does mean, however, that I do not trust a belief system that takes the message of Jesus Christ and tweaks it with a lot of hocus-pocus, supernatural mumbo-jumbo and then tries to sell it as a mainstream Protestant denomination.

In my opinion, there has been a slow, but steady infiltration of the largest cult in the United States into our politics, our boardrooms, our media, and the entertainment industry. I have several Christian friends who believe whole-heartedly that a certain political figure from this cult is the answer to our country's needs. I have other friends who believe that a certain media personality belonging to this cult holds the answer to our understanding of our country's past and future.

When I point out to them that these people are cultist's, I get the most ridiculous defenses as to why it doesn't matter. Doesn't anybody remember Jim Jones?

I guess the line I'm walking is very thin. On the one hand, I don't believe that a person's religious beliefs should necessarily keep me from voting for them. On the other hand, I personally feel that supporting a person who is a part of a cult is something I don't feel comfortable with nor want to be held accountable for.

Re-reading what I've written makes me look like I'm some sort of a religious zealot, a right-wing nut who's afraid of anything that's not a part of my own narrow belief system, a conspiracy theorist. If that's what you think after reading this, chalk it up to my poor writing skills, to my inability to adequately express what's in my heart, not to who I am.