My opinion about Texas Funding "The Wall" from 2006.....
I wrote this in 2006 when running for State Senate D17 against Kyle Janek. FROM MY ORIGINAL BLOG:
Liberty In Texas.
JULY 28, 2006
First, I see the immigration situation primarily as a property rights issue. WE the people of the Texas, collectively own our state. WE relinquish authority to EO’s to run it, but WE are the stakeholders. Therefore, as a Libertarian I seek protection against other nations, or people who trespass on OUR property. This is why I applaud the Minute Men project and encourage our EO’s to use our Texas Military to Guard against this invasion.
Many would say that illegals have a right to live freely, and I agree, however they do not have a right to infringe upon the rights of Texans or any other free people, by entering our State in a fraudulent manner. (This argument translates well on a National level; however, I am a Sate Senate candidate.) Any who would enter within the guidelines set forth by our State and National laws, WE welcome and encourage.
Secondly, a Pragmatic Libertarian realizes that our borders do in fact have some significance, even if they are merely the boundaries of the property owned by another governing body. Whether the property is collectively own by another democratic body that is representative of its stakeholders, as with Louisiana, or not, as with Mexico, we must agree that a boundary exists and represents the limitations of our ownership, and therefore our jurisdiction. Since WE the people of Texas have borders both national and international, it is our responsibility to define and protect those borders. By agreement with the United States and set forth in the Texas Constitution, borders between States are open. No such agreement exists with Mexico, and although most trade passes freely across the border, people do not. . Unfortunately, there is no physical boundary that is significant enough to prevent those who would infringe on your rights by invading our state. That is why I encourage our EO’s to construct a fence along the border. Regardless of what the United States decides Texas has a responsibility to its stakeholders to protect them from invasion.
Finally, the system by which immigrants join our free society needs to be revamped. Unfortunately, this is a national issue, but US policy on such matters can be influenced by local law. I am not a fan of guest workers since I see it as internal outsourcing; however, I support anyone’s right to seek citizenship here in Texas and the US.
Avoiding the system is not the answer. Streamlining the system is.
Liberty In Texas.
JULY 28, 2006
First, I see the immigration situation primarily as a property rights issue. WE the people of the Texas, collectively own our state. WE relinquish authority to EO’s to run it, but WE are the stakeholders. Therefore, as a Libertarian I seek protection against other nations, or people who trespass on OUR property. This is why I applaud the Minute Men project and encourage our EO’s to use our Texas Military to Guard against this invasion.
Many would say that illegals have a right to live freely, and I agree, however they do not have a right to infringe upon the rights of Texans or any other free people, by entering our State in a fraudulent manner. (This argument translates well on a National level; however, I am a Sate Senate candidate.) Any who would enter within the guidelines set forth by our State and National laws, WE welcome and encourage.
Secondly, a Pragmatic Libertarian realizes that our borders do in fact have some significance, even if they are merely the boundaries of the property owned by another governing body. Whether the property is collectively own by another democratic body that is representative of its stakeholders, as with Louisiana, or not, as with Mexico, we must agree that a boundary exists and represents the limitations of our ownership, and therefore our jurisdiction. Since WE the people of Texas have borders both national and international, it is our responsibility to define and protect those borders. By agreement with the United States and set forth in the Texas Constitution, borders between States are open. No such agreement exists with Mexico, and although most trade passes freely across the border, people do not. . Unfortunately, there is no physical boundary that is significant enough to prevent those who would infringe on your rights by invading our state. That is why I encourage our EO’s to construct a fence along the border. Regardless of what the United States decides Texas has a responsibility to its stakeholders to protect them from invasion.
Finally, the system by which immigrants join our free society needs to be revamped. Unfortunately, this is a national issue, but US policy on such matters can be influenced by local law. I am not a fan of guest workers since I see it as internal outsourcing; however, I support anyone’s right to seek citizenship here in Texas and the US.
Avoiding the system is not the answer. Streamlining the system is.
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