Phil Valentine, a local talk-show host and twice-a-week columnist for Nashville's daily newspaper, The Tennessean, has authored a wake-up call to those who remain oblivious to some politicians' intent to ensure the steady flow of illegals across our southern border. The article begins:

"It seems like forever we've been consumed with the high gas prices. This run-up in energy costs has diverted our attention away from other pressing issues that need addressing, but we can't seem to take our eyes off the pump.

"Politicians are counting on that. U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., is quietly sponsoring a couple of bills in Congress that would extend federal wildlife protection to about 84,000 acres along the U.S.-Mexico border at Coronado National Forest. This would effectively move the border 30 miles to the north. It would also effectively create a safe haven for drug runners and coyotes. ...

"Rep. Grijalva is offering his legislation under the guise of protecting the environment, but it's clear what his intentions are. He's attempting to facilitate illegal immigration now that the Border Patrol has stepped up its enforcement."

Valentine briefly touches upon the taboo subject of some Mexicans' belief that the southwestern portion of the US is really Mexican territory, illegally seized by America; and that it must be reclaimed, one way or another:

"[Phoenix talk-show host Darrell] Ankarlo...brings the 'Reconquista' movement to the forefront in this book [Another Man's Sombrero]. Although proponents of illegal immigration deny it, there is a popular mindset in Mexico that the Southwest United States somehow belongs to them. There is a hushed but concerted effort to take that land back by overwhelming it with illegal immigrants. This is something we can no longer afford to ignore."

As usual, Valentine seems on target. Here is the link: Illegal flow from Mexico worse than any gas price concerns | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean