Joseph Farah, You are wrong about Ron Paul, and I will prove it.

Joseph Farah, founder of WorldNetDaily, a popular political website, wrote an article attacking Ron Paul’s views on defense and immigration. Either he had not done his homework, or he was intentionally skewing the facts. Joseph was wrong. Here is a letter I sent to him at jfarah@worldnetdaily.com on June 18, 2007. Feel free to send your own letters to Joseph to tell him why he is wrong. At the end of this article is a link to the original article he wrote.

First, I’d like to make it clear that I love America, always have. I was raised on patriotic songs and feel a rush of pride and happiness when I see the flag or sing the national anthem. I love the country.

I do not however, love the government. I feel that it has been run by self-interested, power-hungry elites for over 100 years. Whenever I criticize the US Government, I am not criticizing America or her people. I believe we as a people have a wonderful moral heritage and a selfless, giving culture. I strongly support Ron Paul as President because I feel that he is really one of us. He is looking out for the people, for our liberties and our freedoms.

First, on immigration.

You said, “In the most recent debate, he implied amnesty wouldn’t be such a bad idea if we could stop attracting illegal aliens with welfare-state programs.”

Joseph, come on sir. I think you of all people know that Ron Paul is completely against rewarding law breakers with amnesty. Ron Paul was explaining that part of the immigration problem is that government entitlement programs are made available to illegals. Like an ant loves sugar, illegals love freebies and thus our current policy attracts illegal immigration.

The following are statements Dr. Paul has made in the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the current immigration debate:

–  “The much-vaunted Senate “compromise” on immigration is a compromise alright:  a compromise of our laws, a compromise of our sovereignty, and a compromise of the Second Amendment.  That anyone in Washington believes this is a credible approach to solving our immigration crisis suggests just how out of touch our political elites really are.”

–  “If we reward millions who came here illegally, surely millions more will follow suit.  Ten years from now we will be in the same position, with a whole new generation of lawbreakers seeking amnesty.”

–  “…real national security cannot be achieved unless and until our borders are physically secured.  It’s as simple as that.  All the talk about fighting terror and making America safer is meaningless without border security.  It makes no sense to seek terrorists abroad if our own front door is left unlocked.”

Second, on the Middle East

It is good that you have studied the Middle East for 30 years. Such a vast subject requires a thorough study in order to be fully understood.

As such, I am sure that you understand how people in the Middle East hold grudges for centuries – no exaggeration, and that the current conflict did not begin when our soldiers put boots down in Saudi Arabia, but rather during the period known as the Crusades. In the early 1800′s, Thomas Jefferson entered that thousand year war on the side of Europe – unfortunately not following his own doctrine of ‘staying out of European wars.’ (Interesting side note: That’s where the Marine song that has the words, “to the shores of Tripoli” comes from) Ever since that time, we have been entangled in the complicated mess that Ronald Reagan would come to call “irrationality.” I will say, however, that the US Government having bases in the holy land of Saudi Arabia has to put it mildly – ticked them off. It has added fuel to a thousand year fire.

I am sure that you understand that there are two types of Jihad’s, defensive Jihads and offensive Jihads (The current Jihad, if you study what our enemy says closely, is a defensive Jihad). They fear that their lands are being taken over by what they think of as “infidels.” Even rabbits will fight if they feel cornered and threatened. People in the Middle East see the current conflict as one more chapter of the Crusades. For a great book by a free market scholar on this subject, I suggest Richard Maybury’s “Thousand Year War in the Mid-East.” As we wage war on Iraq, we in essence prove Islamic Fundamentalist leaders right. They can see, “See, they have attacked Iraq. They are threatening to attack Iran. Your family is next. Your home is next. Soon they will kill you if you do not stand up and fight.” Joseph, if we are really fighting Al-Qaeda and Osama bin-laden, why aren’t we in Pakistan? That’s where Osama is.

Ron Paul’s idea that he pushed through from the very beginning (right after 9/11) was a bill in which we would pay private, local bounty hunters to take Osama bin Laden and capture him. His was a focused plan, one where we go after terrorist leaders one by one; simultaneously pulling our troops out of their holy lands – in essence following in Ronald Reagan’s footsteps.

I do not expect you to agree with me, but I find it disheartening that you will not help in the great cause to elect an honest man in 2008. Please reconsider.Original Joseph Farah article source:

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56177

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