June 19, 2023
Secretary Alexander Hamilton
Dear Mr. Secretary:
It has been some time since I have written to you and while some things have changed, one of the biggest issues today concerns immigration. I came across your thoughts on this issue and this quote in particular struck me especially with all that is going on today:
“The survival of the American republic depends upon the preservation of a national spirit and a national character. To admit foreigners indiscriminately to the rights of citizens the moment they put foot in our country would be nothing less than to admit the Grecian horse into the citadel of our liberty and sovereignty.”
You see, Mr. Hamilton, the Grecian Horse is already in our citadel and it entered through our southern border which now includes states that you could only have dreamed of. Today at that border, foreigners are indiscriminately and illegally crossing our borders and being admitted into our country and in some cases are getting better treatment than our own citizens. Since these borders have been opened and the flow of illegal immigrants continues, it is a definitive breach of our sovereignty and in the long term a threat to our liberty. It is not that you were opposed to immigration Mr. Hamilton, as you and the other Founders often spoke of the need for immigration as a means of growth for this country, however, immigration should come with the stipulations of self-sufficiency, assimilation and an adherence to our laws. Self-sufficiency was an important part of these stipulations that you and the other Founders were concerned with, together with new immigrants being a drain on our government resources. Assimilation and adherence to our laws would contribute to the preservation of the national spirit and character which you spoke of.
As you are well aware Mr. Hamilton, since 1790 the United States has had a myriad of immigration laws which were constantly being updated according to the times. However, today there is a total disregard for immigration laws which are in effect, further causing a divide amongst the people. In many instances, these illegal immigrants are draining our resources and creating further divisiveness among our citizenry.
Finally, Mr. Hamilton I will remind you of the thoughts Mr. Franklin had on this matter:
“Unless the Stream of their Importation could be turned… they will soon so outnumber us, that all the advantages we have, will not in my Opinion be able to preserve our Language, and even our Government will become precarious.”
Today, with the daily streaming of immigrants over our borders, the tide may soon be turning and all that you gentlemen worked for can become precarious. Once again Mr. Hamilton, you and the other founders have proven your prescience even after all these years and we should all heed your advice and wisdom.
Sincerely,
Andrew DeMarco
Somers, NY
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