An open letter to Congressman Sanford Bishop, Democrat – 2nd District of Georgia

Dear Congressman Bishop,

We heard the tragic news of the murder of Mollie Tibbetts yesterday. As a nation, we have watched the news and prayed since her disappearance over a month ago. Hope had grown dim and then our greatest fears were confirmed when police announced that they found her body.

As if to stab another wound, we learned that the murderer was an illegal alien. The man who murdered Mollie Tibbetts did not murder her because he was an illegal alien. But he was in the place to murder her because he was an illegal alien. If our borders were secure, he would not have been in Iowa and Mollie Tibbetts would have finished her jog with no incident.

I was sickened to hear Democrat Senator Warren say that she was so sorry for the Tibbetts family, but “One of the things we have to remember is we need an immigration system that is effective, that focuses on where real problems are.” She went on to talk about the separation of children from their parents at the border and concluded, “Separating a mama from a baby does not make this country safer.” Mollie Tibbetts was her mama’s baby who is separated with no reunification in this lifetime.

President Trump has been the only President who has seriously addressed border security. Your Democrat party has stood against him at every turn. It has been long past time for you to change your position. I ask you to stand up for President Trump.

The people of the 2nd district are proud, patriotic, Americans. We welcome legal migration to our nation. We want to see an immigration system that is faster, friendlier, and easier for those who seek the American Dream. We want them to come, live, grow a family, and become a part of the great melting pot of America. Those who seek liberty, who seek opportunity, who seek to make a better life for themselves and their communities are welcome. Those who stand in honor and respect when the American Flag passes by are embraced and accepted as our American brothers and sisters.

We do not welcome illegal immigration. We want it stopped. President Trump is doing his best to stop illegal immigration and yet you and the Democrats actively work against every move.

Many Democrats called to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Members of the US House of Representatives responded to these insulting calls by introducting a resolution expressing support and thanks for the work of ICE. You voted, “PRESENT.”

You refused to express appreciation and support for our law enforcement officers charged with protecting our borders. I wonder when you have last been in Southwest Georgia. In every community there are signs posted that read, “Back the Blue.” Have you not seen them? There are more of them than there are of your campaign signs.

How dare you refuse to support ICE? If you cannot support them, then at least be honest and vote NO on the resolution. But you did neither.

“PRESENT” tells me that you are more interested in what your Washington friends think than you are in what your constituents think. It also tells me that you are afraid to take a position. That is why you are in congress. It looks to me like you are only interested in holding your position in Washington rather than taking a position to represent your district.

You have an opportunity to change that perception. Take a close look at this picture of Mollie Tibbetts. Realize that this could have just as easily been a student from Columbus State University, Albany State University, Southwestern State University, Fort Valley State University, Middle Georgia State College or Bainbridge State College.

One of the bills coming before you in the next few weeks will include budget to support President Trump to build a wall and tighten border security. Do not merely vote “Present.” Do not make excuses. Do not offer Washington doublespeak. As your constituent, I have one simple request when it comes before you. Mr. Bishop, fund that wall!

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