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Road Construction: Illinois Contractors Learn How To Play Money Game

by Daniel T. Zanoza, Executive Director

 

You are driving down I-57, I-55, I-90/94, I-294 or any other major highway in Illinois.  Suddenly, you see a sign that reads "road construction ahead for next 15 miles".  The speed limit drops from 65 to 55 miles per hour and traffic begins to back up.  Let's say you are traveling north on I-55 and you are unexpectedly riding on a road which is graded and unpaved.  The other lane is in its usual condition, in need of repair or not, but there is no construction crew in sight.  In fact, there are no road crews for the entire stretch of highway that is supposed to be under construction.  You might ask why this is the case.  Well, private contractors in Illinois have learned how to play the funding game.  Instead of completing one stretch of road, before tearing up another, you find a patch work of torn up highway, sometimes for over 100 miles or more.

 

There is a reason for this.  Construction companies have learned, if they tear up a piece of road at mile marker 155 through 160 and then tear up another section of highway between mile marker 170 and 180 and repeat this process infinitum, the contracts they received from the state will have to be fulfilled.  In the past, if the state of Illinois ran out of money to pay for repairing the infrastructure of the Illinois highway system, a section of road would be left for another year's budget.  But if a road is partially completed, covering a substantial distance, the work cannot be left for another year.  That is why you will see a ten mile stretch of highway--which is in different stages of repair--not being worked on. 

 

Sometimes it's so ridiculous, a piece of highway will be torn up for a quarter mile and traffic will slow to 55 or perhaps 45 for that short distance and there will be no road work being done for 25 miles or more.  Often you will see signs which says "road construction ahead" and then come across another sign which tells you that you are out of the construction zone when there was no construction being done.  This is a very clever bit of legal gamesmanship being practiced by contractors who want to make sure the contracts they signed for the jobs they bid on and won are fulfilled.  And really, in a way, you can't blame them.

 

For example, if the state signs a contract for a company to do 100 miles of road, that business will make sure they get paid for 100 miles of road repair by doing it peacemeal.  In the past, road construction was done in a linear fashion, complete one section of road and move on to the next. 

 

So, the next time you're sitting in a traffic jam and wondering how long it's going to take you today to get through the construction zone, first of all you can thank the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" better known as the stimulus package, for your plight.  No, the highway you're traveling on probably didn't need repair, but there were billions of dollars to spend.  Your tax dollars, or let's say your children's tax dollars or perhaps their children's tax dollars.  And thanks to some clever road construction contractors, you might expect that ride--which usually took a half hour--to last twice the time.  So, pop in another one of your favorite cd's or listen to your I-Pod and plan to leave early, but at least now you know the reason why.

 

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Saturday's Illinois Forum Banquet To Be One Of The Most Interesting Political Events Of The Year

NOTE:  In a highly contentious political year, the upcoming Illinois Forum banquet is a "can't miss" event.  I find the fact Scott Lee Cohen will address the group to be highly interesting, to say the least. 

 

"We sent invitations to all the major candidates seeking office in the upcoming midterm election," said Bob Redfern, Chairman, Illinois Forum. "One of the Illinois Forum's reasons for existence is to inform Illinois voters about issues, candidates and the respective positions they hold."

 

Cohen, who was defeated in the Democratic gubernatorial primary by incumbent Governor Pat Quinn, will speak.  And, though I may not agree with his political agenda, he certainly was a major player in the Democratic primary and I'd like to hear what the man has to say.  We will have other guest speakers representing the entire political spectrum.

 

There are some tickets available.  We are expecting a big crowd and if you're worried about not being able to get in, don't fret...we'll make room. -- Dan Zanoza, Illinois Forum, Board of Governors

 

From Illinois Forum's press release (Who, What, When, Where) 

 

The Illinois Forum, a public policy group, will hold its 21st annual luncheon at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 28th at the Round Barn Centre, 1900 Round Barn Road in Champaign.  Scheduled speakers include gubernatorial candidate Scott Lee Cohen, who is running as an Independent; Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate Lex Green; Republican lieutenant governor candidate Jason Plummer; and former Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Andrzejewski.  

 

Also invited to attend is GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk.

 

Tickets are $25 each and are available by calling Bob Redfern at (618) 842-7246.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door. 

 

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Nativity Scene To Stand For Third Year In A Row in Illinois State Capitol

by Judy Cleary

For the third year in a row, a Nativity Scene will stand in the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda Building this Christmas season.  The Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) sponsors the religious display which features statues of the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph in a hand-crafted manger setting.  The Nativity scene is underwritten by the Chicago-based Thomas More Society http://www.thomasmoresociety.org/. 

"I am very honored to once again be part of a group that will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ," said Daniel T. Zanoza, Chairman, Springfield (Illinois) Nativity Scene Committee.  "Besides its religious significance, the Nativity scene is a wonderful instrument which demonstrates that the expression of religious faith in the public square is still a constitutional right, contrary to the misconception many have today."

The reason the Springfield (Illinois) Nativity Scene is constitutional is due to the fact the display is privately funded and temporary in nature. 

The manger scene was first put on exhibit in 2008.  The upcoming Christmas season will mark the third year the manger setting will stand in the center of the Springfield, Illinois State Capitol Rotunda.  Last year a standing room only crowd attended the opening day ceremony which featured the singing of Christmas carols by the Joyful Senior Singers & Ringers from the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Decatur.  The festivities began with a religious invocation, followed by a few short speeches from SNSC members, including Thomas Brejcha, Founder and President of the Chicago-based Thomas More Society and SNSC's legal counsel; and Beth Rogers, a highly respected pro-family activist from Springfield. 

This year's opening day ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 30th from 12 Noon until 1 P.M. and the general public is invited to attend the festivities.  The Nativity Scene will be on display throughout the Christmas season.  Choirs who would like to perform on days after the November 30th opening day ceremony may do so by applying for a permit from the Secretary of State's Office.

"As far as we know, the Springfield Nativity scene is the only such religious display to stand in a state capitol building across the entire United States." said Zanoza.  "It has been a pleasure working with the members of the Nativity Scene Committee which include Thomas Brejcha, Esq., Chicago-based Thomas More Society; Eunice Conn, Polo; Karl Fritz, Chicago; Pastor Dustin Fulton, Jefferson St. Christian Church, Lincoln; Daniel Gura, Lake Zurich; State Sen. Chris Lauzen, Aurora, "acting as a private citizen"; Bernie Lutchman, Business Men In Christ (Springfield); Beth Rogers, Springfield; Arlene Sawicki, South Barrington; David Smith, Illinois Family Institute; and Julie Zanoza, Lincoln.  Without the help of these wonderful volunteers and the financial contributions from the public, the Springfield Nativity Scene would not be possible."

Last year the Springfield Nativity Scene display was again underwritten by the Chicago-based Thomas More Society.  Co-sponsors for 2009 were Isringhausen Imports of Springfield www.isringhausen.com; the Illinois Family Institute www.illinoisfamily.org and Business Men In Christ www.businessmeninChrist.com.

"The SNSC is looking for businesses, organizations and/or private citizens who would be interested in co-sponsoring this year's event," added Zanoza.  "In addition, contributions of any size would be a blessing and be used towards paying off some of the bills which still exist from the purchase of the beautiful hand-crafted marble statues and other related costs.  The SNSC prays that the Springfield Nativity Scene will stand in the state capitol every Christmas for many years to come."

Those interested in making a donation to the SNSC, can make a check or money order payable to the "Springfield Nativity Scene Committee" and mail it to:  Daniel Zanoza, Chairman, SNSC, 904 21st St., # 71, Lincoln, IL 62656.  For more information, contact the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee at:  [email protected]

David Spencer of the Springfield State Journal-Register produced a wonderful video which include highlights from the First Annual Springfield Nativity Scene opening day ceremony in 2008  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCChvKTHS1M

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Social Security Benefits Will Be Used By Obama In An Attempt To Buy Back Votes Of Angry Senior Citizens

 

by Daniel T. Zanoza, Executive Director

With one swipe of his pen, President Barack Obama signed into law a health care reform bill that will cut Medicare's budget by $500 billion over the next ten years.  In addition, late in the first year of his presidency, Social Security recipients received a letter notifying them that they would not be receiving a Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) starting January 2010.  Since this announcement, there are reports seniors and the disabled will not receive a COLA for two years or more beyond the current year.

Yes, the Dept. of Labor's statistics, gleamed from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reflected seniors and the disabled were not entitled to a COLA to their Social Security checks because there was no inflation.  Yes, you read that correctly…there is NO inflation, according to CPI.  But the truth of the matter is the Dept. of Labor, whose Secretary is appointed by the President, helped Mr. Obama find another way to take the sting out of the massive spending which has plunged the U.S. economy into historical levels of debt.

It has become apparent, Social Security recipients, including seniors, the disabled and those receiving survivor's benefits, etc. were seen as being politically expendable--at least at the time when Obama was ramming the health care reform legislation through Congress.  You see, $500 billion more would have put the price tag for the health care reform legislative package over $1 trillion and many so-called conservative Democrats found political cover by keeping the bill we, our children and our children’s children will have to pay under a mere trillion bucks.

Remarkably, $500 billion sounds like a mere pittance compared to the massive debt Obama has compiled during his presidency.  However, Medicare's budget for one year alone is $500 billion.  Subsequently, these numbers do have meaning, if they are put into perspective.  Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid claimed the half-trillion dollar cuts in Medicare would be saved through the elimination of fraud and waste in the program.  But, by now, even the Democratic leadership in Congress admits the massive chunk taken out of the Medicare budget will result in the rationing of health care services, not only for seniors and the disabled, but for anyone who qualifies for Medicare benefits.

Also, many states are cutting programs which were designed to benefit seniors and the disabled...middle-class and poor alike.  For example, in Illinois, the Circuit Breaker program--which provides property tax relief for the elderly and disabled who qualify--was cut in half for Fiscal Year 2010, as it was in Texas and other states across America.

DEMAGOGUERY AT ITS FINEST OR …

After decimating programs which benefited seniors and the disabled, during his weekly radio address to the nation (which was broadcast on Saturday, August 14, 2010), Obama seemed to catch wind of the fact a group of Americans who had voted Democratic for decades was in an uproar regarding many of the issues related above.  Subsequently, in his radio address, Obama started down the long political comeback trail with senior citizens by asserting if Republicans achieved control of Congress after the upcoming midterm election, the GOP-controlled House and Senate would privatize the Social Security system.  In essence, the message from Obama to seniors was that a vote for a Republican in November would be a vote for the end of Social Security as we now know it.

Of course, there is no major Republican political agenda that would lead to the privatization of Social Security, but Obama needed a straw man to frighten Social Security recipients.  Therefore, he yanked this prediction of pending doom and gloom out of mid-air.

However, there is a way the President can use politics to try to buy back the senior voting bloc.  In 2009, Obama suggested a one-time payment of $250 would be provided to Social Security recipients to offset the COLA freeze.  Republicans said this was a good idea--as long as the money came out of Obama’s $862 billion stimulus political war chest.  But Obama balked at that idea and the $250 buy-off of seniors and disabled was taken off the table.

But the political season running up to one of the most important mid-term elections in American history has just begun.  Some predict Obama will suddenly put the $250 one-time payment to Social Security recipients back on the political table before November.  It will be a blatant attempt to make Republicans look like the bad guys and paint Democrats as the Party that cares about those who are entitled to Social Security.

My prediction is Obama will again refuse to take the funds out of the roughly $400 billion that's left in stimulus money.  If Republicans don't buy into a Democratic ploy that would increase the deficit and the national debt that is strangling our nation’s economy, Obama will achieve his goal--one way or the other.  I think senior citizens are smarter than that and buying them off won't be that easy.

But this administration won't defend America's borders, it wants to give amnesty to the estimated 12 to 20 million individuals who are in America illegally, it favors a Mosque being built near Ground Zero and it passed a health care reform bill that a vast majority of U.S. citizens opposed.  Therefore, it is possible the Obama administration thinks it can pull a rabbit out of its political hat.  But the last information I had is "the rabbit done died."

RELATED COLUMNS:

Social Security COLA: Congress Gets Pay Raise, Seniors & Others Did Not by Daniel T. Zanoza posted January 22, 2010 at: http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2010/01/social-security-cola-congress-gets-pay-raise-seniors-others-did-not.html

Obama Promised Social Security Recipients $250 To Offset COLA Freeze: Where Is It? by Daniel T. Zanoza posted June 4, 2010 at: http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2010/06/obama-promised-social-security-recipients-250-to-offset-cola-freeze-where-is-it.html

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Some Hospice Care Providers Enforcing State-Sanctioned Euthanasia Through Illinois Probate Courts

Letter to the Editor by "G"

 

EDITOR'S NOTE:  In 2008, RFFM.org ran a series of columns dealing with end of life issues, including the dangers presented by living wills and information regarding how some hospice care providers are hastening deaths of the elderly [see links below].  RFFM.org has received numerous firsthand accounts which confirm the information offered in the series and the following letter to RFFM.org illustrates how the state may be complicit in the euthanasia of the aged with the assistance of Illinois courts.  This situation may also be occurring outside of Illinois as well.  It is a must read for senior citizens, their families and loved ones.  It also points out every American should be vigilant of an anti-life agenda which is being advanced, for the most part, without the public's knowledge.  The letter below is not a piece of literary perfection, but it is an articulate description of what is happening, all to often, across the state of Illinois and possibly our nation. 

 

RFFM.org strongly suggests, in place of a living will, all Americans should go to the Illinois Right to Life Committee's web site and download the Patient Self-Protection Document at this link: http://www.illinoisrighttolife.org/pspdoc.htm.  One day, it may save your life or the life of a loved one.  

 

 

My Dad just passed away while under hospice care.  I believe they killed him.  After leaving the hospital to go into a nursing home--because the hospital said he was not ready for hospice--he was very alert and had a strong drive for life.  He'd whisper to me about others that were dying when, in fact, my siblings had planned an end to his life.  My Dad refused physical therapy and was then put into hospice.  Since I spent a lot of time with him--and not the usual 45 minutes once a week as my siblings would do--I know that if he was tired from a poor night's sleep (up to urinate a lot) then therapy and food intake would be affected, as it would be with any of us.  My brother and my sister were his proxy and acting as his proxy before he was declared incapable of taking care of his own affairs.  He tried to contact his lawyer to be his own proxy  and in a meeting at the nursing home he said he wanted to be his own proxy, but it was too late, they already decided to end his life.  Again, ignoring his wishes when, in fact, they were not legally his proxy at that time.

 

I was constantly threatened by my siblings as I tried to help my Dad speak for himself, i.e., be at his own meeting, to which they had another meeting immediately after the one he was at, in order to arrange his death.  My Dad was an inconvenience to my siblings--their time share properties, their retirement days, etc. and the money from his will would become less for them to have if he went on living with the nursing home costs.  My Dad had COPD and was on oxygen, but he was in no pain.  He was in a wheelchair, but wanted to keep using his legs to maneuver himself and he wanted to go to the bathroom himself, get himself into bed, dress himself, etc. but he was told they'd bring in the police--if he kept trying to do these things for himself.  He became very intimidated, having to wait 20 minutes or more to go to the bathroom and would sometimes mess his pants while waiting for an attendant and be embarrassed.  He'd tell me how he had to wait to go to bed, one night from 7:50 until 9:40 to get into bed.  He was nervous that, if my visits were long, they'd make him wait even longer for his needs to be met and he would draw further ire from those in the hospice care facility.  My Dad was taking eight pills or more, all at once, no throat closing up (as they said it would), in order to justify the need to prescribe him morphine.  One Monday, I was going to take him to his favorite place to eat and I was told I could not take him, although my siblings were not yet declared his proxy--one week later, my Dad is dead. 

 

I consistently found his oxygen would be on 0 or not hooked up after a nebulizer treatment, and he would then be without oxygen for hours before my discovery.  I found the nebulizer cartridge filled on the floor near his bed.  With these constant errors, I wonder what else was done to him which hastened his death.  I was not allowed to see his medication, and then they were taken away and he was sedated to sleep and morphine was administered--when, in fact, he explicitly told the staff he did not want no morphine.  I wish I had pursued an autopsy to verify my Dad died from a morphine overdose, but feeling threatened just by visiting him, made me fear to pursue what was the right thing to do--when wrong had been done.

 

 

RELATED ARTICLES:

 

The following series of columns related to end of life issues were posted on RFFM.org and written by:

 

Bill Beckman, Executive Director, Illinois Right to Life Committee http://www.illinoisrighttolife.org ;

 

Stephen Bloom, a Christian Attorney at Law and an expert on living wills http://www.istherealawyerinthechurch.com/; and

 

Daniel Zanoza, Executive Director, RFFM.org

 

Part I The Myth Of Living Wills:  You Are Actually Signing Your Life Away by Bill Beckman posted August 11, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/the-myth-of-living-wills.html

 

 

Part II How a Living Will can bring about your premature death by Bill Beckman posted on August 12, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/how-a-living-will-can-bring-about-your-premature-death.html 

 

 

Part III Futile Care--Knowing What It Is May Save Your Life Or The Life Of A Loved One by Bill Beckman posted August 13, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/part-iii-futile-care--knowing-what-it-is-may-save-your-life-or-the-life-of-a-loved-one.html

 

 

Part IV Research on "brain dead" and "almost dead" patients declared "ethical" by Bill Beckman posted August 14, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/part-iv-research-on-brain-dead-and-almost-dead-patients-declared-ethical.html

 

 

Part V Choose Hospice Care Provider Carefully: Using Hospice Care To Hasten Death Declared "Ethical" by Bill Beckman posted August 15, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/part-v-choose-hospice-care-provider-carefully-using-hospice-care-to-hasten-death-declared-ethical.html

 

Part VI Some Hospice Care Providers Hasten Death Through Use Of Morphine Overdoses + Other Means? by Bill Beckman posted on August 16, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/part-vi-some-hospice-care-providers-hasten-death.html

 

 

Part VII Culture Of Death Taking Toll On Those Nearing Life's End:  Overview -- by Daniel T. Zanoza posted on August 17, 2008 at
http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/part-vii-culture-of-death-taking-toll-on-those-nearing-lifes-end.html

 

 

"Living Will" Becomes a License to Kill: The Horror Goes On In 2008 by Bill Beckman posted on August 18, 2008 at http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/living-will-becomes-a-license-to-kill.html

 

 

Living Wills: Signing Your Own Death Warrant? A Christian Lawyer’s Perspective by Stephen Bloom posted on August 19, 2008 at
http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2008/08/living-wills-signing-your-own-death-warrant-a-christian-lawyers-perspective.html

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Federal Open Border Policy: Costs To America’s Infrastructure Incalculable

SPECIAL REPORT
 

by Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D.

Editor's Note:  Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. is a frequent contributor to RFFM.org.  Rapacki is an independent intelligence analyst.  The head of SENTINEL INTELLIGENCE SERVICES, LLC, Rapacki receives and disseminates critical intelligence and policy information from and to law enforcement, intelligence and homeland security officials, and government and community leaders; Rapacki is the author of dozens of white papers, bulletins and briefings, and he is frequently called on to share his expertise with public and private security directors and organizations.
 

Arizona SB 1070 Helps Expose Damage To Schools, Hospitals, National Parks, Power Grid, Resources, Etc.:  Establishment Media Only Telling Part Of The Story Related To Illegal Immigration
 

Statement of Purpose and Overview:

The content of this paper is deliberately intended to stimulate thought and discussion, as well as to inform.  As with all white paper briefings, informational analysis comprising global security, national security of the sovereignty of the United States of America and the State of Arizona, economic forces as a dimension to national security, culture, freedom in human rights, defense and the rule of law are considered within the framework of this treatise.  The emotionally charged debate of illegal immigrants, while subsiding somewhat in recent months, has again become quite vocal with the politics of the current administration in Washington, D.C., and certain “quiet” dimensions of this debate will continue to fly under the radar.  The quiet dimensions referred to are: the massive negative effect illegal immigration has on the infrastructure of Arizona, and the geo-social/political paradigm shift promoted on both sides of the border.  If not addressed, and assertively soon, the landscape of Arizona will forever be changed.  This report presents aspects for consideration, as well as for the security of the citizens of the State of Arizona.

The construction of a 50-mile “virtual-fence” on the southern Arizona border sponsored by Homeland Security Secretary and former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano briefly softened conservative rhetoric, but the political decisions made hundreds of miles away to encourage mass migration into border-states, and beyond, will defeat any sophisticated gadgets employed.  [EDITOR’S NOTE:  Recent studies indicate the “virtual-fence” wasted billions of taxpayer dollars.]  Much has been written elsewhere about the political push by the Democratic Party to rapidly increase voting rolls via immigrant voter registration.  The states of California, Illinois, New York, and soon Arizona, have politically been altered through these means, and an even greater campaign is underway to spread this type of political wealth around to other key electoral-vote-rich states like Florida and Texas.  While this White Paper discussion is not focused on political campaign dynamics of illegal immigration, such factors must be investigated when considering the over-all picture emerging and the path of destruction threatening the financial, infrastructure and physical safety of the citizens of the State of Arizona by the blatant encouragement of such political means. 

On one level, sincere efforts to repeal the mass illegal migration are touted (SB 1070); while, and at the same time, a national campaign in Mexico to “re-conquer lost lands” is very much underway.  A campaign fully known and winked at by U.S. officials, including those in the former Bush/Clinton/Bush Administrations have been underway for some time.  “The Aztlan Plot for LaReconquista” is the understood goal by Mexico to retake lands many Mexicans believe are their birthright.  Many, many Mexicans believe (and with quiet nods from the Mexican government) the lands of Arizona, southern California, Texas, New Mexico and Nevada lost by Mexico in the Texas War of Independence and the Mexican-American War, should be re-inhabited by Mexico.  If these lands will not be surrendered and/or formally returned, then seizing them through inundation of Mexican nationals will work just as well.  The numbers are staggering!

Since 9/11 more than five million illegals have successfully crossed the border joining approximately 12 million already in the United States.  Mexican authorities claim 75,000 illegal entry attempts to enter Arizona at Sasave Pass monthly with 50,000 to 60,000 caught monthly by U.S. agents.  Where are the other 15,000?  These numbers reflect a constituency known in law enforcement as OTM (Other than Mexican).  OTM’s are comprised of foreign nationals from other countries, including such notables as Somalia and middle-eastern and drug cartel members who cross over the border and return at will.  Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9.sht tells us as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from terrorist countries have crossed our southern borders.

As previously stated, quiet approval within the Mexican government support this invasion.  A recent addition to aid this movement is the furnishing of handheld satellite devices to assist illegal immigrants with their journey.  Jaime Obregon, coordinator for the state commission in Puebla, which is the Mexican state sponsoring this project also coordinates the distribution.  So…we have electronic fences to keep illegal immigrants out of Arizona and the United States, and we have equally sophisticated electronic and satellite devices helping illegal immigrants gain entrance to Arizona and the United States 

Add the overwhelming numbers mentioned above, hence we have a system set-up for failure.

The American public has been manipulated into thinking the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism are bankrupting our nation.  I encourage the study of the statistics mentioned below which do not receive adequate attention from the establishment media.  Subsequently, the public is not aware of this staggering information.  I have furnished the URL’s for verification.

1.   $15 Billion to $22 Billion spent yearly on welfare to illegal aliens by state governments.

    Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77

2.   $12 Billion spent yearly on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak English and are discouraged to do so by their parents.

    Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

3.   $3 Million spent daily to incarcerate illegal aliens.

    Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

4.   $90 Billion spent yearly on illegal aliens for Welfare and social services.

    Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html

5.   $2.2 Billion spent yearly on food assistance such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches.

Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html

6.   $2.5 Billion to $3.5 Billion spent yearly on Medicaid for illegal aliens.

Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html

7.   $45 Billion in 2006 alone sent in remittances to illegal alien’s countries of origin.

Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm

8.   The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration:  Nearly One Million sex crimes committed by Illegal Immigrants.

Verify at: http://www.drdsk.com/articles.html

The damage to America’s infrastructure is devastating; the overwhelming flood of illegal aliens is collapsing the mission and ability of hospitals, schools, parks and recreational facilities, solid-waste and trash, water and sewer systems, roads and highways, and power grids.  With all the talk about the Stimulus Package, what is not even added to such numbers is the estimated additional $1.6 Trillion to repair infrastructure damage caused by the massive influx of illegal aliens. 

A prominent researcher, Edwin S. Rubenstein, has written a must-read book on the subject titled: The Twin Crises: Immigration and Infrastructure.  Mr. Rubenstein is a financial analyst and former contributing editor of Forbes and economic editor of the National Review.  Some of the following data is taken from Mr. Rubenstein’s work.

Schools:

Immigrants make up 21% of school-age populations.  In California, this number is 47%.  The over crowding is so damaging the Army Corps of Engineers has been called in to manage construction to address this issue. 

Hospitals:

Mr. Rubenstein cites the fact 60% of America’s hospitals are either under construction or have immediate plans for new facilities to absorb the flow of illegal aliens.  While some benefit can be argued in the form of construction activity and the good for local economies, a more sinister aspect is not as visible.  Emergency Departments are overwhelmed--to the point of having to shut their doors from receiving incoming emergencies.  Illegal aliens use emergency rooms more than twice as often as U.S. citizens.  Their provision of uncompensated care for illegals has caused many emergency departments to close permanently.  In 2006, 46% of illegal aliens had no medical insurance or means to pay.  Illegal aliens, by law, are not entitled to Medicaid, but through Emergency Medicaid, they receive medical benefits. 

National Parks:

The pristinity of America’s national parks are being destroyed.  Illegal aliens are creating unnatural, manmade roads and paths in wilderness areas.  Rubenstein writes: “Their fires, trash, and vandalism have despoiled thousands of acres of pristine parkland.”  In southern Arizona parks and deserts, there are copious amounts of beer bottles, water and milk containers, personal hygiene items, medications, clothing, shoes, jewelry, paper, sanitary pads, diapers, blankets, towels, plastic bags, homemade weapons, abandoned vehicles, bicycles…and, tragically, even human remains. 

The destruction continues with damage to indigenous flora and more, i.e., spray painting of trees and boulders.  Another huge problem includes campfires that turn into wildfires.  The costs related, both in loss of human life and the assignment of a dollar figure, to this problem is incalculable.

Water and Eelectricity:

Cities like San Antonio, El Paso, other border towns, and Phoenix could run out of water in 10 years.  The sheer numbers of illegal aliens makes water conservation impossible.  Due to the immigration flood, demand for water exceeds the California State Water Project’s capacity.  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA) has proposed a $6 Billion reservoir to off-set this impending emergency.  Approximately one-fifth of California’s electricity is allocated for collection, storage and transportation of water to meet the needs of citizens.  Electric utilities are expected to require an additional $142 Billion just to keep generator capacity at recommended levels.  And California, like Arizona, is confronting a staggering budget deficit with an even larger one coming next year.

Sophisticated tunnels, some in length up to a mile, provide much easier access into the United States than simply walking across the desert.  Literally dozens of tunnels cross the international border (those that are found).  Add to this, drainage systems and designated “transportation corridors” employed by illegal aliens, drug cartels, aliens “Other than Mexican,” and an extremely complicated “cat and mouse” game exists from San Diego, through Arizona into New Mexico and through much of Texas.  The United States Border Patrol is fighting a heroic battle, but their efforts are not sufficient.

The average immigrant household generates a fiscal debt of $3,408 AFTER FEDERAL BENEFITS yearly.  There are currently approximately 36 million immigrants living in about 9 million households.  Therefore, the aggregate deficit attributed to this immigration flood is: $70.3 Billion yearly.  Again, AFTER ALL FEDERAL BENEFITS! 

The numbers become even more alarming and staggering:  The U.S. Census Bureau is projecting the United States population will reach 433 Million by 2050 – this is an increase of approximately 135 Million over today’s numbers.  A full 82% of these new potential voters stem from the illegal alien influx that continues.  Subsequently, while there is activity for the establishment media to report on which leads to the public’s perception that something is being done to address this National Security issue, the illegal alien threat continues because on both sides of the fence (electric or otherwise) there are significant political factors at work; factors that do not want to stem the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

“The brutal reality is that no conceivable infrastructure program can keep pace with that kind of population growth” writes Rubenstein.  He is correct; however.  This is much more than just infrastructure discussions.  The brutal reality portrays a sophisticated campaign is at work to change the political and cultural landscape of this country; to change the political power structure; to weaken not only the infrastructure, but the security apparatus, and thereby, America.

Contact Lyle Rapacki at:  [email protected]

Related articles by Rapacki: 
 

Arizona's SB 1070 Legislation and Judge's Ruling Only Adds Passion To Those Who Oppose Open Borders:  Posted on August 5, 2010 at:  http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2010/08/arizonas-sb-1070-legislation-and-judges-ruling-only-adds-passion-to-those-who-oppose-open-border.html

Open Borders Creates Severe Health Concerns: Illegal Immigration, The Unwanted Gift That Keeps Giving:  Posted July 19, 2010
http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2010/07/open-borders-creates-severe-health-concerns-illegal-immigration-the-unwanted-gift-that-keeps-giving-.html

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Arizona's SB 1070 Legislation and Judge's Ruling Only Adds Passion To Those Who Oppose Open Borders

by Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D.

Editor's Note:  Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. is a frequent contributor to RFFM.org.  Rapacki is an independent intelligence analyst.  The head of SENTINEL INTELLIGENCE SERVICES, LLC, Rapacki receives and disseminates critical intelligence and policy information from and to law enforcement, intelligence and homeland security officials, and government and community leaders; Rapacki is the author of dozens of white papers, bulletins and briefings, and he is frequently called on to share his expertise with public and private security directors and organizations.

 

The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton on July the 28th, 2010, approximately 0900 Hrs; m.s.t. (Arizona) led to a partial release of tension by and between protestors arriving from various parts of the country into Arizona.  Approximately 1,500 anti-Arizona SB-1070 protestors still congregated near the State Capitol, but the atmosphere was more celebratory given the judge's rulings to remove major portions of the SB-1070 legislation. 

 

There still is wide spread concern among Pro-Open Borders, Pro-Immigration Supporters, especially given the response by many Americans across the Nation with the announcement of the judge's ruling.  The ruling only awakened a "Sleeping Giant" among Americans - even as far away as the East Coast.  There is measurable anger among citizens at the arrogance of the Federal Government.  There is measurable anger among citizens at the gross lack of respect for the Rule of Law and rights of Sovereignty - both individual and State that is continuing to be demonstrated by the Federal Government.  There is a strong developing "flash point" among citizens who are scared that the Federal Government is a runaway apparatus, and is no longer representing the will of the people.
 
Buses are presently in-bound from across the country to Phoenix with untold numbers of citizens who are supporters of Arizona's SB-1070.  Beginning July 29th through through July 31st, Pro-Arizona SB-1070 Supporters met in Phoenix listening to speakers like Arizona Senator Russell Pearce, and learning how they can help not only Arizona, but their own states pass legislation similar to Arizona's SB-1070. 
 
The Anti-Arizona SB-1070 demonstrators are surprising me by continuing their efforts given the court's rulings.  While some of the steam may have been taken out of their task, many remaining demonstrators still wanted to make an impression and let their voices be known that they will be watching for abuse by law enforcement in the face of the judge's ruling against SB-1070.

 

Contact Lyle Rapacki at:  [email protected]

 

RELATED ARTICLE:  Open Borders Creates Severe Health Concerns: Illegal Immigration, The Unwanted Gift That Keeps Giving:  Posted July 19, 2010 at: http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2010/07/open-borders-creates-severe-health-concerns-illegal-immigration-the-unwanted-gift-that-keeps-giving-.html

 

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