The recent House Committee hearing on Homeland Security reveals a disturbing reality regarding our nation’s immigration system, especially concerning the treatment of unaccompanied children at our southern border. This issue is vital for hard-working, blue-collar Americans, particularly those over 60 who value tradition, safety, and the well-being of our children. The testimony shared during this hearing should awaken a sense of urgency and resolve within us.
At the heart of the testimony was the alarming statistic that over 300,000 unaccompanied minors are unaccounted for, and 65,000 calls to a safety hotline set up for these children went unanswered. This paints a sobering picture of negligence at the highest levels of government. For those of us who have spent our lives providing for our families and communities, the notion that our government is failing to protect vulnerable children is completely unacceptable.
Furthermore, the committee’s revelations about the dramatic increase in funding directed toward non-governmental organizations (NGOs) during the Biden Administration raise critical questions. NGOs like Southwest Key and Endeavors have seen their revenues skyrocket—by hundreds of millions of dollars in some cases—while their treatment of unaccompanied children has noticeably worsened. How can an organization report a $1 billion revenue from government grants yet fail to adequately staff a hotline meant to protect children? As taxpayers, we are owed accountability and transparency regarding where our money is being spent. With the vast majority of the funding coming from our government, we must ask: Where is this money going, and who is truly benefiting from it?
For many of us, the decline of community values and the lost focus on family safety hits close to home. We have dedicated our lives to fighting for our families and ensuring the safety of our children and grandchildren. The reality that vulnerable children are receiving inadequate care reflects a larger failure of leadership—one that has strayed from traditional American values.
The recent revelations are a call to action for us to unite as patriots who recognize the necessity of safeguarding our fellow Americans—especially our children. We must demand better from our leaders and hold them accountable for their actions. This is not merely a political issue; it is a moral responsibility to ensure the stability and safety of our nation for generations to come. While we may feel overlooked, we must not forget that our voices can still effect change. Let us raise them with strength and conviction for a future where American values are upheld and the well-being of our children is prioritized.
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