I'm not an Immigrant, I'm an American.

I find it ironic that on July 3rd, the day before we celebrate America's independence, I receive a letter in my mailbox from Congressman John Yarmuth. In it he was attempting to justify his support for amnesty by telling me we are a "nation of immigrants."

As a matter of fact, Congressman John Yarmuth, and every other person who uses the phrase, "nation of immigrants," as their validation for open borders, I am not an immigrant --I am an American.

To say we are a "nation of immigrants" is to say actual Americans have never existed.In effect, you are telling me that the illegal immigrants protesting on the streets of Los Angeles are more American than I, a natural born citizen of the United States.

Well, I'm telling you that my patriotism, in no way, lies in the pride of being an "immigrant." My patriotism lies in the fact that the first Americans fought with their lives to have a country of their own, a country free from tyranny.

We are not a "nation of immigrants"; we are a nation of pioneers, and conquerors. We are a nation of Americans, with sovereignty over ourselves, and the right to permit or not permit immigration.

It is completely illogical to use the "nation of immigrants" slogan as our guide to national policy. If you go back far enough, every nation could be labeled a "nation of immigrants." Does that mean that every nation should completely open their borders and all human beings should unite as citizens of the globe?

Our nation is being invaded and our sovereignty threatened. Yet, we cannot take a stand, we cannot enforce our laws. For, we have no real right to this land. If, after all, we are only a "nation of immigrants."

The political correctness of our society today is out of control. When it has come to the point that patriotism equals racism, something is awry.