I recently wrote the following letter to our president:

President Bush,


I first want to thank you for what you have done for our nation. For the tax-cuts that have positively affected our economy and family business, and for your commitment in Iraq including the care you have shown for our troops and to our security.

However, their is one thing that I disagree with - the Immigration reform bill. We as Americans do not want people that break into our nation to be rewarded.  Something needs to be done. The borders need to be secured, but the legislation in congress is fundamentally flawed. Please listen to people such as Senator Sessions who are trying to have justice served. We can see from example's. Europe's guest worker programs have serious problems, this can be avoided in our country. Please listen to the American people.

My name is Jonathan Veal. I am 14 and I am very interested in this subject and have always been interested in politics. In fact, my goal is someday to become a senator. This year my debate league, NCFCA. a nation-wide debate league, chose the subject of illegal immigration. And in my research I have begun to see the need for action.

Thank you for your time and I hope this letter sheds light on what the American people want for our great nation.

Jonathan



As I sent the message I wondered would anyone would even read this? And if they do will it change anything. Congress has already ignored  thousands of individuals, grassroots organization and more to resurrect  this dead bill. And as the zombie bill prepares to march through the senate I wonder. Why don't the American people get represented more? Is lobbying the only way to push an agenda? I hope we get an answer. And I hope it is a good one

Jonathan