Wilma Irene Kemp Beck: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Wilma I. Beck
December 16, 1919 – January 05, 2019
Wilma Irene Kemp Beck formerly of LaGrange, GA. died on January 5, 2019 at the Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. following an recent illness.
Wilma was born on December 16, 1919 in Carroll County, GA. to the late H.H. and Ada Eugenia (Gena) Lovvorn Kemp. She was married to the late Richard D. Beck, Sr. and was long time member of Cedarcrest Community Church in LaGrange, GA.
Mrs. Beck is survived by her son, Doug Beck (Kathy) of Blue Ridge, GA., grandson, Joel Beck (Jenny) and great- grandchildren, Zack and Anna all of Lawrenceville, GA; grandson, Kyle Ray (Melissa) and great grandchildren, Lauren, Houston and Keaton of Charlotte, NC., brother, H.J. Kemp of Ranburne, AL and other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
There will be a graveside service to be held on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, GA. In lieu of flowers if you wish, donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Wilma Beck to Cedarcrest Community Church, 2380 Roanoke Rd. LaGrange, GA. 30240. The family will meet with friends following the services at the cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
JoAnne Marie Voss: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
August 18, 1936 – December 28, 2018
Mrs. JoAnne Marie Voss age 82 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home on Friday December 28, 2018.Mrs. Voss had lived in this area since 2003 having moved here from Port Charlotte Fl. JoAnne was of the Lutheran faith and she loved animals and collecting many different things.
Surviving Mrs. Voss are a son and daughter Leanne Voss of Port Charlotte, Fl. Robert Voss of Blairsville Ga. one daughter in law Julie Voss of Kenosha, WI., seven grandchildren Shane, Matt, Brandon, Alex, Nick, Zach, and Riley.
No services are planned at this time. The family requests any donations be made to the Union County Humane Society Mountain Shelter.
Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Raymond Cecil Eason: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Raymond Cecil Eason
March 15, 1954 – December 23, 2018
Mr. Raymond Cecil Eason age 64 of Windy Hill Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday December 23, 2018 following a brief illness. Mr. Eason was born on March 15, 1954 in Bartow, FL., the son of the Cecil C. Eason and Sylvia Johnston Eason. Raymond loved collecting knives. He was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. Mr. Eason was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Eason are his loving wife and best friend, Marybeth Keim Eason of Blairsville, his mother, Sylvia “Janie” Eason of Plant City, FL., three children, Beau Eason of San Francisco, CA., Edwin Eason of Augusta, GA., Ashlea Eason of Gainesville, GA., one brother and sister in law, Drew and Cindy Eason of Plant City, FL., aunt, Mary Jean Hudson of Mulberry, FL., uncle, Edwin Eason of LA., brother in law and sister in law Robert and Irene Keim of Brooksville, FL., many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that you may “Pay it Forward” in Raymond’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Wilbur Benjamin Grippen Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Wilbur Benjamin Grippen Jr.
July 09, 1919 – December 23, 2018
Surviving Mr. Grippen are one daughter and son in law, Judith and Leonard Anderson of Young Harris, one son and daughter in law, Walter Raymond and Joyce Lique of Hamilton, OH., seven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will follow in the Orange Center Cemetery in Orange, CT. where he will rest next to his beloved wife Carol. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in memory of Mr. Grippen.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Grapell Rich: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Grapell Rich
December 15, 1937 – December 21, 2018
Mrs. Grapell Rich age 81 of Rich Farm Road, Blairsville passed away on Friday December 21, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Rich was born in Union County on December,1 5, 1937 to the late Ed and Emma Harkins Payne. Mrs. Rich was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Eugene Rich, two sons, Anthony Rich & Justin Larue Rich, and a great grand-daughter, Emma Rich. Mrs. Rich was a resident of Blairsville her entire life and she was of the Baptist faith. She was also an avid bowler & loved playing cards.
Surviving Mrs. Rich are three children, Wanda & Ernie Sistrunk, of Lafayette, LA., Eddie & Marie Rich of Blairsville, GA., and Tim & Rebecca Rich of Gainesville, GA. eleven grandchildren & fourteen great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday December 24, 2018 at 11:00pm from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel. Flowers are accepted if you wish. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00-9:00pm
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
George Rosco Henderson: Obituaries
Obituaries December 27, 2018
George Rosco Henderson
May 14, 1929 – December 17, 2018
Mr. George Rosco Henderson age 89 of Henderson Rd. Young Harris passed away peacefully on Monday December 17, 2018 in the Union County Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Mr. Henderson was born on May 14, 1929 in Marietta, GA., the son of the late Howard Henderson and the late Lorey Lee Henderson. George was a lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Brown Henderson in 1996, five brothers, Bass, Birl, Bob, Jim and Lloyd Henderson, and a son, George Steven Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a member and served as Deacon for over ten years at Many Forks Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Henderson are two daughters and sons in law, Loretta and Dink Garrett of Blairsville, Linda and Barry Young of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Greg and Ginny Henderson of Cumming, GA., six grandchildren, Cindy Young (John Bumgarner), Cody Garrett, Daniel and Bridgette Young, Katie Young, Blake Henderson and Caleb Henderson, many nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 19, 2018 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. R.L. Martin, Rev. Daniel Young officiating. Special music will be presented by Jaron Whitmore and Katie Young. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Blake Henderson, Cody Garrett, Barry Young, Dink Garrett, Ron Bradburn and Scott Lockaby. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Many Forks Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Mr. Henderson. Interment will follow in the Many Forks Cemetery where he will rest next to his beloved wife Betty Jean. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Anita P. Bryson: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
Anita Bryson
November 24, 1946 – December 11, 2018
Mrs. Anita P. Bryson age 72 of Bells Gap Rd. Hiawassee passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday December 11, 2018 following an extended illness. Anita was born on November 24, 1946 in Blairsville, GA., the daughter of the late James Earl Patterson and the late Dena Juanita King Patterson. She was a lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. Anita loved painting, crafting, baking and cooking for her friends and family. She loved spending time with those she loved. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Wayne Bryson, a daughter, Autumn Estee Bryson, a sister, Catherine Mosley, brother, Jimmy Patterson. Mrs. Bryson was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Bryson are one daughter, Dena Robin Bryson of Hiawassee, four sisters and three brothers in law, Phyllis and Guy Wayne Shook of Blairsville, Barbara Moss of Blairsville, Pat and Bud Ledbetter of Blairsville, Martha and Wayne Matheson of Hayesville, brother and sister in law, Gerald and Beth Patterson, brother in law Stanley and Peggy Bryson, sister in law Regina Lee, two grandchildren, Harley Beasley and Teria Beasley, one great grandchild, Tatum, her caregivers, Robin and Stephanie, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Wayne Matheson and Gerald Patterson officiating. Special music will be presented by Martha Davenport, Daniel Moss, Gerald and Beth Patterson. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Derek Moss, Daniel Moss, Brandon Matheson, Jasper Deese , Cooper Lance and Tyler McCollum. Interment will follow in the Old Union Baptist Church cemetery where she will rest next to her beloved husband Grant. Flowers are accepted of if you wish, the family requests that donations may be to Homestead Hospice in Anita’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-9:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
William “Grumpy” Roberson: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018William Elbert Roberson
September 14, 1930 – December 05, 2018
Mr. William “Grumpy” Roberson age 88 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at the Union General Nursing Home on Wednesday December 5, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Roberson was born on September 14, 1930 to the late Efton Lee Roberson and the late Maurine Cowen Roberson. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. Grumpy enjoyed working on race cars, bowling, singing and making music. Mr. Roberson was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving Grumpy are his loving wife and companion of 58 years Violet Hartness Roberson of Blairsville, sons Steve and Michael Roberson of Blairsville, daughters and son in laws Linda and Tommy Weeks of Loganville GA, Pamela and Herbert Brown of Blairsville, sister and brother in law Abby and Earl Humphries of Knoxville TN, brother and sisters in law Lee and Sally Roberson of Blairsville, Jerry and Linda Roberson of Blairsville, Tony and Shirley Roberson of Blairsville, twelve grandchildren Tina Blackstock, Heather Weeks, Scotty Roberson, Stacy Roberson, Christy Clark, Josh Clark, Jennifer Fair, Kimberley Hughes, Elizabeth Roberson, Mark Roberson, Latasha Beavers and Aston Brown, many Great Grandchildren and many, many Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 8, 2018 at the Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Hill and the Rev. Luther Thomas officiating. The following Gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Ronnie Odom, Jaraad Garrett, Elizabeth Roberson, Austin Brown, Herbert Brown, and Scotty Roberson. Visitation for Mr. Roberson will be Friday at the funeral home from 6-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks any donations be made to help defray expenses. Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences at www.mountainview.com
James Douglas Souther: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
James Douglas Souther
September 02, 1937 – November 28, 2018
Mr. James Douglas Souther age 81 of Blairsville passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Souther was born on September 2, 1937 in Union County, the son of the late Gordon Souther and the late Thelma Ensley Souther. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and was a veteran of the US Air Force. James was a loving husband, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents and also a sister, Agnus (Ann) Fussell. James was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Souther are his loving wife and best friend for 51 years, Claudine Butts Souther of Blairsville, two sisters, Evelyn Turner of Blairsville, Betty Duggan of Ringgold GA, cousins, Donald Duggan, Jack Duggan and Mona Trotter, nieces, Kathy Prince, Sandy Page and Kelley Davis, nephew, Jack Turner, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday November 30, 2018 at 1:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jerry Karnes and Rev Steve Roten officiating. Special music will be presented by Junior Bridges. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Danny Owenby Richard Haigler, Jerry Hemphill, Danny Stephens and Ronnie Coker. Interment will follow in the Meadow View, Cemetery with the North GA Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11-1:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Lavada Louise Cheek: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Lavada Louise Cheek
August 21, 1956 – November 20, 2018
Mrs. Lavada Louise Cheek age 62 of Corn Flower Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday November 20, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Cheek was born on August 21, 1956 in Union County, the daughter of the late C.A. Holbrooks and the late Bertha Duckworth Holbrooks. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Lavada loved Gospel singing (She sang at many churches and for funerals), most of all she loved telling everyone that she met about Jesus, witnessing to them and the love that he had for them. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and also two brothers, Calvin Holbrooks and Roy Edward Holbrooks and three sisters, Rita Faye Kelley, Eva Nell Smith and Barbara Ellen Holbrooks. Lavada was a member of the Day of Grace Baptist Church.
Surviving Lavada are her loving husband and best friend, Herman Cheek of Blairsville, five daughters, Amber Hernandez of Norcross, Tabitha Pacheco of Pasco, FL., Brittany Hunter, Jennifer Cascarano, Jamie George all of Blairsville, one son, Jonathan Hunter of Blairsville, three stepsons, Kevin Cheek of Blairsville, James and Gary Cheek of Hiram, GA., two brothers and one sister in law, Quinton and Wanda Holbrooks , Ted Holbrooks all of Blairsville, three sisters and two brothers in law, Phyllis and Melvin Fuller of Lawrenceville, Leona Hunter, Joyce and Herbert Teague all of Blairsville, seventeen grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Lee Tanner and Rev. Patrick Odell. Special music will be presented by Lee and Cathy Griggs. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Joe Teague, Luis Hernandez, Davis Posey, Destin Posey, Ricky Hughes and Wayne Hughes. Interment will follow in the Woods Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Woods Grove Cemetery Fund in Lavada’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-9:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Lauretta Marie Carr: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Lauretta Marie Carr
February 12, 1943 – November 13, 2018
Mrs. Lauretta Marie Carr age 75 of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at Stonehenge following an extended illness. Mrs. Carr was born on Feb. 12, 1943 in Bangor, ME., the daughter of the late Edward Michael MacDonald and the late Yvonne Elizabeth Michaud MacDonald. Mrs. Carr loved quilting, cooking, Southern Gospel music, and family. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Carr in 2011. Mrs. Carr was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Carr are one son and daughter in law, Mark and Micki Carr of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Debbie- Jo and Keith Barley of Pace, FL., two brothers and sisters in law, Neil and Jeanne MacDonald of Hermon, ME., Mike and Donna MacDonald of Newburgh, ME., one sister and brother in law, Ann-Marie and Richard Madore of Hampden, ME., four grandchildren, Michael Carr, James Oliver, Mandi Zeger and Eric Oliver, five great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. George Cline officiating, eulogy by granddaughter Mandi Zeger. Special music will be presented by Mark Carr and Kaley Raper. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Michael Carr, Richard Madore, Neil MacDonald, Mike MacDonald, James Oliver and Jesse Zeger. Interment will follow in the church cemetery where she will rest next to her beloved husband Wendell. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church Music Ministry or to Georgia Mountain Hospice in Mrs. Carr’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the Antioch Baptist Church on Saturday Nov. 24, 2018 from 2:00-3:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
William “Bill” Ray Fisher: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
William “Bill” Ray Fisher
February 11, 1947 – November 10, 2018
Mr. William “Bill” Ray Fisher, age 71, of Shope Lane, Blairsville, passed away from a sudden illness at his residence Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Robert and Floetta (Schultz) Fisher on February 11, 1947, Bill enjoyed golfing and fishing throughout his younger years. Bill moved to the Blairsville area from Bradenton, FL and enjoyed the fellowship and friendship he found at the Cabin Coffee Shop.
Bill is preceeded in death by a daughter, Mindi Fisher, in 2011, and survived by his sons, Michael (Dianne) Fisher of Wake Forrest, NC; Andrew (Ana) Fisher of Albany, NY; Chandler Fisher of Bradenton, FL; Chase (Jessica) Fisher of Bradenton, FL and a daughter, Tatum Fisher of Blairsville, GA. He is also survived by his brother Robert (Linda) Fisher of North Port, FL as well as four granddaughters and 4 grandsons.
A memorial service will be held in Bradenton, FL at a later date and will be announced. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online via Mountain View Funeral Home at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/05 to 11/11
Arrest Reports November 13, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
William Meredith Crenshaw: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
William Meredith Crenshaw
December 05, 1928 – October 28, 2018
Mr. William Meredith Crenshaw age 89 of Young Harris GA went home peacefully to be with his lord and savior on Sunday, October 28, 2018 after an extended illness at the Clay County Care Center Hayesville NC.
Known as “Bill” to many, “Meredith” to many of his family members and daddy, pop or papa to his kids and grandkids. He was born on December 5, 1928 to the late Jesse E Crenshaw and Lola Barlow Crenshaw, Hawkinsville GA. Bill was a Navy veteran entering service at the end of WWII, serving in Pensacola FL and on board the USS Wantuck, APD 125 and was a past member of the American Legion. After leaving military service he and his loving wife Jenny settled in Orlando Florida. He was a self-taught HVAC technician, but there was nothing he couldn’t build or repair. He retired from Orange County Florida Government in 1988 where he was a maintenance foreman at the Orange County Court House. He and his wife loved to camp and visited all 50 states. He was a hard worker and devoted to his wife of 70 years and to his 5 sons and 1 daughter.
He loved his church and church family, he taught Sunday school for many years at Ivy Log Baptist Church Blairsville, GA. He was never at a loss for words telling others about his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Before moving to Young Harris he and his family attended Orlando Baptist Church where he was a long time Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Virginia E. (Dowdy) Crenshaw, brothers Billy (Janice) Crenshaw, and Sam (Shelia) Crenshaw; son and daughter-in-law Ed and Pauline Crenshaw of Young Harris, GA son and daughter-in-law Jim and Sharon Crenshaw of Toccoa GA, son and daughter-in-law Chuck and Helga Crenshaw of Arabi, GA, son Mike Crenshaw of Young Harris, GA, son Keith Crenshaw of Orlando FL, and daughter and son –in-law Peggy and Mike Waddell of Prosper TX. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews and a host of great friends.
Visitation will be on Tuesday evening October 30, 2018 from 6-8 pm at Mountain View Funeral Home, Blairsville GA.
Funeral Services will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel in Blairsville GA on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at 1:00 pm with the Reverend Tony Black and Reverend Jerry Karnes officiating, interment will follow at Ivy Log Baptist Cemetery, Hwy 129, Blairsville GA, with full military honor guard salute immediately following the funeral service. Music provided by Elaine Young & Biz Roesch. The following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Matt Crenshaw, Jesse Crenshaw, Michael Crenshaw, Peyton Fleming, Josiah Waddell, and Buddy Crenshaw. Memorial donations in the name of William M. (Bill) Crenshaw can be made to the building fund of Ivy Log Baptist Church, Blairsville GA.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville GA is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the gust book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/24 to 09/30
Arrest Reports October 1, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Short Takes – DACA and US Citizenship
Opinion, Politics January 24, 2018
DACA and US Citizenship
American citizenship should be earned not awarded for simply being here. That’s what laws are for, to give applicants a fair shot at getting in. There is a pathway to citizenship available for those outsiders who apply. Yes, it’s hard and lengthly but, so what? On top of that, Democrats defending Obama’s DACA Executive Order is unconscionable because it’s not law, but opinion only, and that’s the argument Democrats want to hang their hats on, Illegals over Americans.
So far, the really stupid visa programs initiated under a Democrat regime and supported by “Compassionate Conservatives,” who do not want to be smeared as racists or bigots, have swept aside the rule of law, in the name of “fairness.” America must atone for its undeserved prosperity by welcoming in the worlds great flood of unwashed, without conditions. Whoa!
The Democrats unrestricted illegal invasion program has met strong resistance in the form of Donald Trump who has said “No more!” meaning the unfettered importation of third world denizens from S__thole countries will end. For the present America is faced with solving the problem of the many Dreamers who arrived here years ago when our guard was down.
Here’s what I would accept concerning any DACA plan that attempts to legalizes the 800,000 “Dreamers,” kids who were brought here illegally by their criminal, gate crashing parents. Understandably they had no choice but like kidnap victims, they must be returned to their home country.
Democrats cite the unchanging DACA numbers at 800,000 because that’s how many Dreamers, more or less, who actually signed up for Obama’s ‘amnesty’ program. There is in fact over three million, but for purposes of negotiations, let’s stick with the Democrats number of 800,000, most of whom have matriculated into adulthood.
First, eliminate, out of hand, those who have failed to learn English, those with MS-13 and other gang affiliations, and any “dreamer” with one or more felony or firearms convictions. A few have matriculated through college and are employed in good jobs. Save them. Some have found low level jobs, started families and avoided accumulating police records. Save them too. Of the 800,000, only around 900 have entered military service on the promised path to citizenship. Save them. Chain migration must be eliminate. Assimilation does not occur when old family units are attached to and influence, accepted immigrants.
Democrats whine about Trump wanting to spend a one time cost of $18 billion to build a wall but ignore the annual $99 Billion taxpayers cost to cloth, feed, house, educate and provide medical care to the flood of illegals spreading over our country. The Visa program, the one that allows entry on a lottery system, has proven deadly and must not even be considered in negotiations.
Some national figures should be considered in this negotiation as well. 97% of immigrants in the Dreamers grouping identify themselves as Hispanic. By the fourth generation that number falls to 50%. Only 7% describe themselves as Americans, but only 56%, in the third generation, believe they are Americans. Even the use of Spanish slowly declines. The Democrats have abandoned Americas working class base to chase what they choose to believe is a racial group in harmony with their dream of a socialist state, when what they were actually chasing is the momentum of unlimited migration.
Remember, freedom is the goal, the Constitution is the way. Now, go get ‘em! (24Jan18)