Illegal Immigration and the 2^nd Amendment

                       

By Brian Tincher

Special Contributor for In Homeland Security

Senior Writer for Seeking Liberty

November 1, 2014

The right of every American to be safe and secure in their homes is part of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.  Reading this Amendment it speaks more to the need of having a judge to determine the need of the police or other authority to enter a home.  Having this protection then makes entering a home without consent by the home owner or court order an issue of criminal activity.  American citizens have long looked to the 2^nd Amendment for the remedy of protecting themselves, their families and their property against anyone wanting to use violence against them.

The Constitution of the United States guarantees citizens the “Right to Bear Arms” for themselves.  It is estimated that there are 270 million firearms in the United States.  This makes the U.S. the highest armed country in the world at 89 firearms per 100 citizens.  Gun ownership is seen as part of the rights and heritage of the United States since the birth of this nation.  Yet, the argument remains that the 2^nd Amendment is a right that has outlived its necessity, especially in light of gun-related tragedies across the country in the last couple of decades.  Immigration, specifically illegal immigration, might change that perception.

The borders of any nation define its existence but the United States has always been an open society that is welcoming of all those wanting to come to this country.  After all, this nation was built by immigrants and continues to welcome “legal” immigration.  The borders are a metaphor for society in which those who enter must respect and obey the laws of the land.  Violence by illegal immigrants, just like citizens, is intolerable and should be meted out equally.  Immigrants who choose to break the law also face the risk of deportation and a denial of re-entry into the United States. 

Deportation to an illegal immigrant might not be as severe in nature as it sounds since the first act of the immigrant was to break the law by entering the U.S. illegally.  This fact makes the need by the average citizen to protect oneself even more important.  Especially when considering the Federal Government has been slow to act and in some cases facilitates the flow of immigrants into the country.  Uncontrolled immigration will eventually overwhelm police if the level of crime begins to rise.  Where, other than the 2^nd Amendment, does a citizen begin to protect his personal property, his life, and his family?

The need to be armed as a deterrent to violence is much different than the need to regulate a militia and have trained men and woman who are able to meet a need for engaged military action.  Illegal immigration is a matter of Homeland Security and the possibility of violence directed toward the private citizen on any street in any town in the United States creates a scenario in which citizens can become the direct targets of foreign aggression.  Yes this type of violence is also possible at anytime by violent Americans, but the rise of illegal (and undocumented) individuals is no different than having agents of a foreign country who are here to do nothing but terrorize.