Tom Tancredo recently wrote a challenge to Ron Paul regarding an Open Letter to Hispanics written by Abelardo Arias on behalf of Ron Paul.  He's seeking clarification as to whether this is what Ron Paul really believes.

This is the quote from the letter by Arias I think needs the most clarification:

We Hispanics are proud of our kaleidoscope of national cultures ranging from Chile to Puerto Rico, from Mexico to Costa Rica. We hold onto our beautiful traditions. They are alive and well in our language, our cuisines, our music and our history. Hispanics balk at any attempt by the majority to assimilate us or to only speak English because we're in someone else's country. Ron Paul's principles in action demonstrate that he would never support a policy that Hispanics in America need to do as Americans do.

The letter speaks for itself. This is a blatent attempt to smear, when smearing other candidates is not allowed on this site. Hurrah for FREEDOM, down with those who are determined to rid us of our freedom.

I hope the letter you refer to brings in all the legal immigrant vote to Ron Paul, they just may have come here for freedom too. I personally do not hate hispanics, just the illegal ones and their raw drain on our benefits. If they come here to join our culture and assimilate, they are added strength, if not, I don't welcome them here. Contributing to the greater good rather than depleating our resources is the difference for me.

IcyPeaceMaker, you are right that legal immigrants who come here and assimilate are a great strength.  Having respect for our culture is important.  I'm just wondering why the letter says Hispanics balk at our attempt to have them assimilate and speak English, our predominant language.  I also am wondering if the letter by Arias really characterizes Ron Paul's beliefs on this subject.  It was supposedly written on his behalf.

Also, I'm not sure which letter you're referring to as a blatant attempt to smear.  However, I was under the impression that one could discuss and talk about the candidates even if it could be construed as negative as long as it is not on their official thread. 

And, Patsy, yes I am very interested to see if RP responds to it. 

IcyPeaceMaker said:

The letter speaks for itself. This is a blatent attempt to smear, when smearing other candidates is not allowed on this site. Hurrah for FREEDOM, down with those who are determined to rid us of our freedom.

I hope the letter you refer to brings in all the legal immigrant vote to Ron Paul, they just may have come here for freedom too. I personally do not hate hispanics, just the illegal ones and their raw drain on our benefits. If they come here to join our culture and assimilate, they are added strength, if not, I don't welcome them here. Contributing to the greater good rather than depleating our resources is the difference for me.

ConcernedMom said:

Tom Tancredo recently wrote a challenge to Ron Paul regarding an Open Letter to Hispanics written by Abelardo Arias on behalf of Ron Paul.  He's seeking clarification as to whether this is what Ron Paul really believes.

This is the quote from the letter by Arias I think needs the most clarification:

We Hispanics are proud of our kaleidoscope of national cultures ranging from Chile to Puerto Rico, from Mexico to Costa Rica. We hold onto our beautiful traditions. They are alive and well in our language, our cuisines, our music and our history. Hispanics balk at any attempt by the majority to assimilate us or to only speak English because we're in someone else's country. Ron Paul's principles in action demonstrate that he would never support a policy that Hispanics in America need to do as Americans do.

Everyone that supports Ron Paul need to educate themselves beyond reading his website.  He has said before that he would not support the deportation of illegals.  its already been said.  Its not our fault that he is trying to change his position because every candidate realizes its very important.

Everytime someone points out something bad about Paul the typical response is, well look at his web site it dosn't say that so it must not be true.

Please be intelectually honest here.  The majority of people on this site are samrt people.  Do try and tell me that you all believe that a candidates website will have their bad choices or voting records, or do you.  You need to seriously research off his web site.

Darren77th said:

Everyone that supports Ron Paul need to educate themselves beyond reading his website.  He has said before that he would not support the deportation of illegals.  its already been said.  Its not our fault that he is trying to change his position because every candidate realizes its very important.

Everytime someone points out something bad about Paul the typical response is, well look at his web site it dosn't say that so it must not be true.

Please be intelectually honest here.  The majority of people on this site are samrt people.  Do try and tell me that you all believe that a candidates website will have their bad choices or voting records, or do you.  You need to seriously research off his web site.

SP

Great memory you have.  I did grown up in Bay Area, but have been her in So Cal for the past 14 years.  I have not been back home for about 4 years now.  I'm scared to go back.  I have a bad feeling its turing into another LA (habla espanol.  I would rather remember it the way it was. 

 This letter was supposed to be someone writing on Paul's behalf but it really doesn't sound anything like Paul or any statement he would make. WEIRD, I will call RP HQ tonight to try to get an explanition of it.

Note: I called & left a message, I will try again Friday. Since this person wrote it for Paul, it sounds more like this Alberto guys ideas more than Paul's. I wouldn't be too happy if this was approved by Paul. I need an explanation of it. Though I believe his stances are strong, I think everyone coming to this country needs to assimilate to be American. This won't change my vote though I don't agree with the letter at all.

I agree with Ron Paul on these issues.  He does not think that people that come to this country shouldn't asimulate... He has some very strong ideas about who should be here and who shouldn't...  

Ron Paul says: 

Border Security and Immigration Reform

The talk must stop. We must secure our borders now. A nation without secure borders is no nation at all. It makes no sense to fight terrorists abroad when our own front door is left unlocked. This is my six point plan:

• Physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must do whatever it takes to control entry into our country before we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals.
• Enforce visa rules.  Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law.  This is especially important when we recall that a number of 9/11 terrorists had expired visas.
• No amnesty.  Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws.
• No welfare for illegal aliens.  Americans have welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, work hard, and play by the rules.  But taxpayers should not pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services.
• End birthright citizenship.  As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong. 
• Pass true immigration reform.  The current system is incoherent and unfair.  But current reform proposals would allow up to 60 million more immigrants into our country, according to the Heritage Foundation.  This is insanity.  Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and waiting periods.

Excerpts from 

An Open Letter to Hispanics On Behalf of Ron Paul

by Abelardo J. Arias, Esquire
by Abelardo J. Arias, Esquire

 we Hispanics have learned from years of discrimination and hardship, it is not what makes us different that matters but our united desire for community, values and freedom. Ron Paul is the man who will best represent the interests of Hispanics, in preserving our individual liberties and ensuring peace and prosperity for our children and our children's children.

HISPANICS IN AMERICA

Hispanics have endured oppression and infringement of human rights since the European powers came to Latinize our native cultures with slavery, feudalism and state-sponsored religion. Our history for centuries has been a long, arduous journey to self-determination and liberty. We should stay true to that common vision and purpose.

IMMIGRATION

Ron Paul does not favor amnesty for illegal immigrants. This was the one issue I did not agree with. Ron Paul represents the 14^th Congressional District of Texas, a border state with many problems. As a result of these problems we have seen overt racism from people like the Minutemen and other self-armed vigilantes who patrol the border.

Although I personally support amnesty as an emergency measure to forgive the hard-working taxpayers who live in our country illegally, I can still fully support Ron Paul as a man who will defend the rights and liberties of men, women and children who enter this country for a better life. That is after all, why we Hispanics have come to America and have so wonderfully contributed to the melting pot.

LIBERTIES & RIGHTS

We Hispanics are proud of our kaleidoscope of national cultures ranging from Chile to Puerto Rico, from Mexico to Costa Rica. We hold onto our beautiful traditions. They are alive and well in our language, our cuisines, our music and our history. Hispanics balk at any attempt by the majority to assimilate us or to only speak English because we're in someone else's country. Ron Paul's principles in action demonstrate that he would never support a policy that Hispanics in America need to do as Americans do.

There are many in the Republican Party today who feel that way about Hispanics. I consider this only a milder form of racism and xenophobia. Hispanics have already seen Ron Paul commit himself to positions of individual liberty, respect for human life and reduction in government power. Ron Paul is a man who deserves to sit in the Oval Office because he respects our cherished Bill of Rights more than any other elected federal politician.

ECONOMY

What is the number one problem plaguing Hispanics today? Economic access.

Hispanic teenagers drop out of school at a higher rate than other races and fall into vicious cycles of poverty and crime. Our rapid rise in population rates are not, by and large, in line with our noble desire to become self-sufficient, entrepreneurial or pillars in our society. There is great hope, however. Many Hispanics work hard for a better solution. Many have taken risks despite the odds to open up our own businesses and charities and push past the established racism in professional circles and market policies.

How would a Ron Paul presidency help? Ron Paul would end government-subsidizing of huge corporations that destroy and stifle smaller competitors, especially Hispanic-owned businesses. He would fight for a sound money policy to stop the inflation rate that acts as a nefarious hidden tax on our hard-earned dollars. Ron Paul would end government meddling in higher education tuition and policies that cost Hispanics a small fortune to seek a degree and then saddles young Hispanics with unfair debts. He would reform welfare far better and more effectively than Bill Clinton ever did and help people to become self-sufficient and prosperous.

CONCLUSION

Do Hispanics deserve to live the American Dream? Of course we do. Our ancestors roamed over these ancient grounds centuries ago looking for fertile lands and new hopes. As natives streamed over North America to the Southern Hemisphere and the exotic Caribbean islands, they brought their families, their children and their futures with them. Now Hispanics have returned to this primitive land and have become the fastest growing minority in the United States. Our voices can no longer be silenced by those who think we must be quiet just to keep cleaning their bathrooms and picking their fruits on dusty ranches.

Bassin Boggs said: Ron Paul has nothing that he should have to answer for , his beliefs are clearly stated on his web site.

like I said before, to believe any cadidate just because they say so on their web site is not very informed.  A candidate is not going to give any information that is bad.  They are trying to get elected. 

It would be like someone applying for a job saying:  Yes I really want this job, but I'm late all the time and I call in sick a lot.  You don't tell them the truth, you tell them what yopu think you want to hear. 

You want to know the truth you have to poke around out side the web site to get the true beliefs.  What someone can't change is their previous statements and voting record.

blaze77535 said: Ron Paul is a lying politician just like all the rest of them, you never know where they stand until after they are elected and then it is too late to do anything about it.

Ron Paul calls Huckabee a facist.  Disgusting and dispicable people would only do that.  And either Ron Paul is a LIAR or should go back to school and learn literature a little better.

Huckabee admaker: Cross imagery 'accidental.' Paul: 'Fascism' will be 'carrying a cross'

{Ron Paul's principles in action demonstrate that he would never support a policy that Hispanics in America need to do as Americans do. }

This part of Arias' statement, I think, makes it clear that the illegals do not want to become Americans, legally or otherwise. I have no objection to any aliens who want to better themselves and their families by coming here and assimilating; but by this assimilation that means "becoming" American, language, customs and all, and doing so legally.

Thieves in the Night.

Many believe our country is at a crossroads. If you don’t happen to believe it let’s take just a peek at what is going on.

We are faced with:

   * War in Irag.

   * War in Afghanistan.

   *  Iranian Nuclear Weapons development

   *  staggering National Debt.

   *  invasion by illegal immigrants

   *  national leaders out of touch with the people.

   *  treaties that are giving away our nations sovereignty.

Our elected officials Republican or Democrat cannot seem to agree on anything. They give lip service to spending control in the 30 second sound bites. They support the war and play political games with the funding. Pass legislation to build a border fence and remove the funding!

But there is one thing they are totally committed to… spending your tax dollars without any control or oversight. I am talking about earmark or ‘PORK BARREL’ spending.

The Congressional Leadership delayed funding for our troops and the border fence until the last possible minute and then approved money for our troops and removed money for the border fence.

Faced with the problems noted above our Congressmen & women did have the time to work on thousands of earmark bills that they inserted into the Omnibus Spending Bill at the last minute to avoid debate or removal.

Citizens Against Government Waste analyzed the spending bill and has a list on it’s website ( www.cagw.org ). I clicked on the button to take a look and started making some notes using $1,000,000 as a filter and in the first  few pages discovered was set too low!

Here are just a few of the projects our government is spending your tax dollars on without any oversight or debate:

Development of Specialty Markets, WI                                                           $1,875,000

Berryman Institute, UT/MS                                                                             $1,125,000

Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance, WI                                                       $1,299,000

Emerald Ash Borer                                                                                          $1,500,000

 Hawaii Interlive (?) Activities                                                                          $2,079,000

Morman Cricket, NV                                                                                     $1,125,000

Morman Cricket, UT                                                                                      $1,125,000

Predator Research Station, UT                                                                        $1,040,000

Remote Diagnostic& Wildlife Disease Surveillance, ND                                   $1,364,000

Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium                                                $1,485,000

Agricultural Research Center, Logan, UT                                                        $5,600,000

Delta Nutrition Institute, Little Rock, AR                                                         $4,223,000

Ogallala Aquafer, Bushland, TX                                                                      $3,758,000

Pierce’s Disease/Glassy Winged Sharpshooter                                                $3,355,000

Shrimp Aquaculture, AZ,HI,LA,MA,MS,SC,TX                                           $3,119,000

Here are two of the less expensive boondoggles:

A bike path in Wisconsin                                                                                      $700,000

Brown Tree Snake Management GUAM                                                              $705,000

These are just a few to show how individual Congressmen are sticking their hands into our pockets.

Many of the Presidential Candidates are planning on spending more to fix programs in place. Have you seen Hillary’s Christmas Ad?

This last spending spree may be the act that galvanizes moderates in both parties to the ‘Paul Revolution’. Paul’s position on eliminating the Income Tax and IRS may not be a bad idea.