THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA
An Online Journal of Political Commentary & Analysis
Volume IX, Issue # 40, February 28, 2007
Dr. Almon Leroy Way, Jr., Editor
Government Committed to & Acting in Accord with Conservative Principles
Ensures a Nation's Strength, Progress, & Prosperity
AMERICA BEING DESTROYED BY STEALTH LEGISLATION
By Christopher G. Adamo
PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL & STATE LEGISLATION ATTACKING AMERICAN NATIONAL CULTURE & SOVEREIGNTY:
REPUBLICAN AS WELL AS DEMOCRATIC PARTY POLITICIANS ENDANGER AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY & GIVE SHORT
SHRIFT TO AMERICA'S TRADITIONAL VALUES -- THE POLITICAL CLASS SEEKS TO PERPETUATE THE UNCHECKED, MASSIVE
FLOW OF ILLEGAL ALIENS INTO THE U.S.A. -- THE SAME-SEX "MARRIAGE" ISSUE AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE TACTICS BEING
EMPLOYED BY COUNTERCULTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE STATE GOVERNMENTS TO DESTROY AMERICAN CULTURE
FULL STORY:
Conservatives and all who hold America dear are distraught and bewildered as
the Congress determinedly prepares to betray them by granting amnesty to
perhaps twenty million illegal aliens. Despite contention by the media that
Americans were overwhelmingly reacting to the Iraq War in last year’s
elections, the voting shift resulted chiefly from a general disenchantment
with the political class and its indifference to such crucial issues as
national sovereignty.
Some have expressed surprise that the promised border fence, which would
constitute only the tiniest first step towards actually dealing with the
problem, is no longer even a consideration. Worse yet, any token past
measures to enforce the border are more blatantly affronted and undermined
by the new Senate amnesty bill.
Still, the ultimate goal of the measure goes far beyond simply allowing the
twelve to twenty million plus illegals who have breached the border to move
and live freely within American society. Such an end cannot, by itself
sufficiently explain the atrocious nature of the current bill.
In truth, among those exploitative businesses that thrive on the existence
within the U.S.A. of a large ethnic minority with below-standard living
conditions and a subculture incompatible with the common national culture
of most Americans, a minority providing these businesses with a steady
supply of low-cost labor, the real desire is not merely to maintain the
current crop of illegal aliens, but to perpetuate a constant influx of many more illegals.
As those illegal immigrants presently in the country gain a legitimized status, they
will become less fearful of discovery and deportation, and consequently will
be less likely to work for slave wages or in unsafe conditions. Any limit on
the “supply” of this labor force will result in increased demands for them,
accordingly increasing the wages they can earn.
The only workable method by which they can be preserved as a permanent
“underclass” is to perpetuate the flow of new arrivals. Hence, the Senate
determination to further weaken the borders. The dirty secret in Washington
is that the real “status quo” which the politicos intend to maintain is not
just the currently enormous number of illegal aliens, but also an unchecked flow
of illegals.
Furthermore, both major political parties in the U.S.A. have already diligently sought to evade
responsibility for such treacherous actions by hiding behind the claim that,
since so many illegals are already here (And whose fault is that?), the
problem is now simply too big to be dealt with in any other manner.
Ultimately, it is this aspect of the situation that needs to be corrected
before the Mexican invasion, or any other critical matter, can be properly
addressed. But this contemptible ploy is hardly confined to the immigration
issue, nor is it being perpetrated only by the U.S. national government.
Within state governments, everything from private property grabs to the
systematic destruction of the American culture is being advanced though legislative
tactics that mirror the treacherous abandonment of the border. Consider, as
one telling example, the issue of same-sex “marriage,” and how it was
recently handled in Wyoming.
Rarely in America is the issue of same-sex “marriage” greeted by informed
voters with any reaction other than staunch disapproval. Therefore, to
advance such an unpopular scheme, advocates must use underhanded and
deceitful methods. Nevertheless, they cannot succeed without the
collaboration of governmental institutions that join in their efforts.
Most often, the collaborating institution is the courts. But in Wyoming,
same-sex “marriage” advocates have stumbled upon another means of toppling
the culture.
An effort to protect the institution of marriage was recently railroaded in
Wyoming’s overwhelmingly “Republican” State House. And the chief architect
of the duplicity was none other than “Republican” House Speaker Roy Cohee.
From the moment Senate File 13 (a defense of marriage act), passed the
Wyoming Senate by an overwhelming 21 to 7 majority, Cohee displayed a
determination to defeat it in the lower house through any available means.
First, he stalled its introduction onto the House floor. Then, in a move
that initially seemed inexplicable (at least until his real intentions
became obvious), he routed the bill to the House Rules and Procedures
Committee, of which he conveniently happens to be chairman. And his conduct
within the committee hearing was nothing short of atrocious.
Though Wyoming currently has a statute on the books that defines marriage as
being between one man and one woman, it has no mechanism in place to protect
it from being forced to recognize same-sex “marriages” conducted in other
states. SF 13 would have closed that loophole. During the hearing, opponents
of the measure first derided it as “unnecessary” in light of the existing
statue, but then followed by demanding a “right,” as they feel the current
situation permits, to “marry” as gay couples.
According to witnesses, Cohee totally ignored these glaring contradictions,
treating same-sex “marriage” advocates with unrestrained deference. In ugly
contrast, he reserved his disparagement and criticism for those who
represent the traditional values of heartland America. In the end, SF 13,
which undoubtedly would have sailed through on the House floor, was defeated
in committee by an obviously predetermined vote of seven to six.
Cohee’s motivation to abet the counterculture in its attack on Wyoming
families and society is unclear. In any case, the people of Wyoming would,
in all likelihood, support the protection of marriage, though their
governing officials have deliberately worked to ensure that they are denied
any ability to make such a decision. And Cohee’s actions in opposition to
this end, while not illegal, were inarguably underhanded.
Sadly, more problems lie ahead. Being one of only two states west of New
York that remain unprotected from same-sex “marriage,” Wyoming could well
become the sort of magnet for this activity that the rest of the nation
currently represents to the illegals. No doubt, if that scenario plays out
as has the invasion of the United States by Mexican nationals, Cohee and his
kind would eventually hide behind the excuse that the problem is “simply too
big” to be addressed.
Clearly, if America is ever to successfully confront the impending crises of
sovereignty and culture, it must first recognize the true character of
individuals such as Roy Cohee, and the detriment they represent to
traditional American ideals. America’s decline will continue until he and
the political class he represents are properly characterized in the public
eye, and dealt with accordingly at the ballot box.
LINKS TO RELATED TOPICS:
American Politics & Political Competition
American Government & the U.S. Congress
The American Political System:
Politics & Government in the U.S.A.
United States Immigration, Assimilation, & National Security Policy:
Immigration into the U.S.A., Legal & Illegal Aliens, & U.S. Border Control
Political Culture, Patriotism, & American National Identity
Morality, Decency, & Traditional American Family Values
Marriage, Family, & Society
Christopher G. Adamo is a freelance writer who lives in southeastern Wyoming and works in the field of industrial instrumentation.
He is actively involved in Wyoming's political process, serving as a delegate to successive Wyoming State Republican Conventions
and as a member of the Wyoming State Republican Central Committee. He has assisted Republican candidates for local and state
legislatures and for the United States Congress. His articles, which appear regularly in The Progressive Conservative, U.S.A.,
and on a number of other websites, reflect a major concern with the damage being done to Conservatism and Conservative causes by
the Liberal Leftist faction in the Republican Party as well as by the much larger and more powerful Liberal Leftist faction in the
Democratic Party. During the early and middle 1990s, Adamo was Editor of the Wyoming Christian Coalition's official news organ,
The Wyoming Christian.
Return to Top of Page
Go to the WEBSITE INDEX
Return to Beginning of
THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA,
Public Issues & Political Controversies
Return to Beginning of
THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA
Most Recent Articles
Return to Beginning of
THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA,
Volume IX, 2007
Return to Beginning of
THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA,
Subject Matter Highlights
Return to POLITICAL EDUCATION Homepage
CONTACT & ACCESS INFORMATION
This is not a commercial website. The sole purpose of the website is to share with interested persons information regarding civics,
civic and social education, political science, government, politics, law, constitutional law and history, public policy, and political
philosophy and history, as well as current and recent political developments, public issues, and political controversies.
POLITICAL EDUCATION, CONSERVATIVE ANALYSIS
POLITICS, SOCIETY, & THE SOVEREIGN STATE
Website of Dr. Almon Leroy Way, Jr.
Government, Politics, Public Policy, Legal Issues, Constitutional Law, Government & the Economy, Cultural Values, Foreign Affairs,
International Relations, Military Defense & National Security, Geopolitics, Terrorism & Homeland Security, American National Interests,
Political Systems & Processes, Political Institutions, Political Ideologies, & Political Philosophy
INDEX FOR THE ENTIRE WEBSITE
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA
An Online Journal of Political Commentary & Analysis
Dr. Almon Leroy Way, Jr., Editor
Conservative & Free-Market Analysis of Government, Politics & Public Policy, Covering Political, Legal, Constitutional, Economic,
Cultural, Military, International, Strategic, & Geopolitical Issues
Conservative Government Ensures a Nation's Strength, Progress, & Prosperity