MAKE TRANSGENDER SPORTS COMPETITIONS EQUAL.
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Recently there has been a lot of news media reports of transgender athletes competing against non-gender athletes. Many colleges had female non-gender athletes complaining about competing against a man who claims to be transgender and wins the competition. Their position is it is unfair because the male athletes biology gives them unfair advantage. Fact is, many women lost scholarships because the male transgender took the prize.
Is it unfair? I tend to think so. All the media pundits continually argue how to even the playing field but they never, ever have a reasonable solution. Hey sports people and talking heads---I have one.
Why not let the non-gender people compete against each other AND the transgender people compete against one another, whether transitioning from male to female or vice-versa. Have gender-same equality. Two separate competitions. All the transgender men and women compete against one another and the non-transgender individuals compete against one another. Each will have their own category. That would allow all male and females who made the change to the opposite sex to compete against those who made the same change also. That would allow them to compete equally against one another, for trophies and scholarships, or whatever prize or award they are competing for.
Thus, the men and women that are not transgender can still compete for their scholarships, prizes and awards against their own counterparts without fear of being disadvantaged. These young athlete each put in rigorous and dedicated training, sometimes for years to build their athletic skills and talents for an opportunity to win a scholarship or a chance for greatness and all men and women athletes should be able to compete against one another without any disadvantage.
There have been special needs people competing in special Olympics for years. Why? Because they want to play and compete in sports,but without a disadvantage. And if many of the special Olympics competitors had to compete against those that were not disabled or who was not physically equipped as a full blown, physically fit baseball, football, track , tennis, etc., , person, they would lose the competition every time.
I submit, fair competition is great competition. And, if a person has to compete in a sport starting with a disadvantage from the get-go they lose confidence, well-being, and give up trying. That's wrong.
So, I suggest to all sports venues , arenas, schools, colleges and universities, no matter what level of learning the institution, seriously consider separating the transgender athletes into specific and gender-equal categories and that, I think, would settle any disadvantage brought about by biology and physiological parameters. Fair is fair people. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Saturday, February 23, 2019
THIS SPENDING BILL IS A TOTAL DISGRACE. PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY FROM IT.
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
What a big, big disappointment. President Trump signing the budget deal. This bill is filled with "land mines" and "poison pills" that the President said he would look for when the. I mean, Homeland Security has to "consult with local leaders in border towns to get permission to build the wall? Are you kidding me? Another, if anyone, even drug cartel people, MS-13 gang members and those that just want to enter the United States say they are going to sponsor a small child, they are automatically immune from being deported. And there are at least close to 100 times or mention in the bill telling the President where he CAN'T spend the money being offered. And people, there are other provisions in this spending bill the Democrats with the help from disgruntled Republicans who dislike the President gave him the middle finger once again.
Folk, I want to make it very clear that this spending bill is a GARBAGE BILL. It's a garbage bill from every and any angle. It's a steaming pile of manure. It stinks to high heaven.
The Dems, Pelosi and Schumer pulled the same stunt they did with the Health Care Act. The delayed the offering until the 11th. hour and told the House and Congress to pass it first, then read it. Pelosi held up this bill until a few hours before the deadline (between 1100 and 1200 pages), and then signed it and delivered to the Presidents desk. The President was snookered again.
Remember, the President said after that first omnibus bill that he would "never sign" such a bad bill again. But guess what? He did.
What ever happened to his mantra that he he wrote about in his book: THE ART OF THE DEAL. He said he would "walk away" from any bad deal. He also said that when he was running for president. and when he was negotiating with Chairman Kim of North Korea. And, he knew what was occurring with this bill before he ever saw it.Hell, it was all over the news, especially FOX news, which he apparently watches on a regular basis. The terms of this is so-called bipartisan committee was leaked each and every day and the networks discussed the pros and cons of the terms. So he knew about all of this bad, bad, landmines and yet, he was talked into signing this trashy bill by McConnell and entrenched Republicans. What a shame. The bill isn't even couched in proper legislative language. For example, it states he can't use funds EVER for certain things and areas of concern. WOW! It's vague. It's like a high school students attempt to write a paper. It's nothing that lawmakers crafted in the past.
I submit, that the President should have reviewed this pile of poop, and told Pelosi, Schumer , McConnell and the other spineless Republicans to "take this bill, and SHOVE IT." And then, immediately declare a National Emergency. He could have declarced a National Emergency weeks ago prior to this lame, feckless committee getting together to come up with a bill. From all I've read, the President has full authority to declare a National Emergency and if, the Democrats file legal challenges, the President will prevail in the Supreme Court. Further, if the Dems take legal action the President should immediately request a fast track path to the Supreme Court.
I am disappointed that the President continually backs down and gives in to McConnell and the Republican groups that pander to their own lobbyists and self-interest agendas. "Fool me once, shame on you." "Fool, me twice, same on me." The president has been fooled and misled a number of times by MConnell and his same ol', keep it the same Washington crowd. When is the President going to learn that McConnell and some in the White House and Congress do no want change in Washington and they will do anything to keep it as is and was?
I wold also suggest to the President that he not telegraph hid plans days and weeks ahead of time. Example, Months ago he stated he has the option of a National Emergency. So what did the Democrats and some Republican do? The immediately planned to file legal challenges and get a structured plan in motion to combat his plan. Fact is, they now have paperwork already drawn up and ready to go to, fight the National Emergency. I submit that if President Trump and the White House counsel and staff kept the idea of the National Emergency under wraps, he could have come out, declared the National Emergency, and start using it while the Dems and the opposing Republicans scrambled to catch up and try to put together to the action. But when someone sees the punch coming, it's natural for someone to block the punch. That's dumb!. I say, throw your punch and then let's see what happens.
The president stated during the campaign -- I do not want the enemy to know when and where it coming. but since being in office it appears he doesn't follow his own plan. He has been telegraphing things he will and will not do. I believe when Obama and previous president's declared a National Emergency, they did it and then moved on. Look at what Obama did with the DACA situation? He did it without fanfare and then moved on. Even though the courts said it was an illegal act, it still is in play to this day.
Finally, I am glad that the President declared the National Emergency. He should go forward and not back down on advice from the weak, feckless people in his own party or pressure from Pelosi and Schumer.. Take it to the Supreme Court and move on. The reason the Democrats like Pelosi and Schumer are now making threats saying they will use a National Emergency when the Democrats get back in the White House, they really know and are afraid that they will lose in the courts. With all their bluster they know the court will side with the President, because of the firm ground he is on legally. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS , Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
TEACHERS UNIONS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ARE RIPPING OFF THE TAXPAYER. BIG TIME.
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Teachers in Oakland, California are in their second day of strike, mostly over pay. The union also say it's because of class conditions, but believe me, it is not about the kids. Its about the MONEY. Don't be fooled. It's never enough. You give them a raise and the next year they come back to the trough, wanting even more. I suggest that if the teachers and public employees who are always making outrageous demands for higher pay are unhappy with their salary.--HEY QUIT. Go out in the private sector and get a job. Then they will realize how hard it is to get by when paying for everything with a paycheck from week to week, without guarantees of automatic raises, lucrative pensions and retirement benefits. But in reality, you can bet they won't do that. They don't want to leave the gravy train or the pig trough. They will continue to slop up the free ride on the backs of average John and Jane Doe taxpayer.
The teacher unions across this country are some of the strongest unions out there. And Oakland's 3000 or more teachers are demanding---believe it or not, a whopping 12 percent raise. WOW!
The union snubbed their nose at, and turned down a proposed 7 percent offered by the district. First of all, who in this world in the private sector can demand a salary increase of 7 percent. It won't happen,---EVER. The person or group would be fired or lad off immediately. An average, regular working stiff punching the clock and putting in eight , ten or twelve hours a day don't demand or receive raises automatically every year. They are lucky if they get time off for vacation time, and then that is usually not paid for. They do not receive a guaranteed retirement/pension plan to enjoy their golden years.
It appears the privileged few, like all teachers and public employees with their powerful union contracts demand entitlements of guaranteed wages, paid vacation, bonuses, free healthcare benefits,an over the top retirement and pension plan, and the list goes on. And we, the average working man and woman are stuck with the tab.The states lawmakers continually tax us to subsidize the care and comfort and excessive salaries of teachers and public employees, The public employees usually contract and receive annual salary benefits of 5, 7, 10 percent.
But now Oakland teachers jumped on the bandwagon of the other teacher groups in other states and demand even higher and higher salary demands. They have the gall to demand 12 percent. That's disgusting.
What about all the senior citizens and veterans. The elderly people collecting social security are lucky if they see a increase in benefits every few years.And then when they receive one it is only a 1.7, 2.1 or 2.7 percent increase. And then medicare raises their fees and take back the raise the seniors just received.
I say, the senior citizens and veterans who built this country are being neglected when it comes to cost of living and surviving.
The teachers unions and public employees unions should be ashamed of ripping of the hard working taxpayer. But they have NO shame. They want us average taxpayer to support them and their families with all the goodies and freebies for their entire lives.
It is a matter of record that many police, and fire department and educator employees are currently receiving annual salaries of $200,000 and over. And, when they decide to retire (early sometimes), they receive a monthly pension for the rest of their lives, even higher than the $200,000 salary they earned while on the job. AND we, the average John and Jane Doe taxpayer are picking up the tab.
As a side note, many of the teachers and public employee unions pension/retirement agencies are under funded because of the high demands of receiving such large salaries and because of the promises by state and federal lawmakers that the public employees and teachers will receive those high wages and pensions. And people, we eight hour a day hard workers are on the hook to pay these teachers and public employees. So when the retirement/pension agencies goes BELLY-UP because they do not have enough money in the state or federal coffers to continue to pay these ridiculous salaries and benefits for life --YEP, you guessed it. John And Jane Doe taxpayer has to continue to pay the tab.
My question? When is enough, enough? These elites, the teachers, police, fireman, etc., in public sector jobs who live on a cushy retirement, pension, free or nearly free healthcare for themselves and their family care less who is paying their tab. It has got to stop. Lawmakers, are you listening? Stop pandering to these unions and look out for all of your constituents. Redo and refine pensions, retirements and salaries regarding teachers and public employees. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Teachers in Oakland, California are in their second day of strike, mostly over pay. The union also say it's because of class conditions, but believe me, it is not about the kids. Its about the MONEY. Don't be fooled. It's never enough. You give them a raise and the next year they come back to the trough, wanting even more. I suggest that if the teachers and public employees who are always making outrageous demands for higher pay are unhappy with their salary.--HEY QUIT. Go out in the private sector and get a job. Then they will realize how hard it is to get by when paying for everything with a paycheck from week to week, without guarantees of automatic raises, lucrative pensions and retirement benefits. But in reality, you can bet they won't do that. They don't want to leave the gravy train or the pig trough. They will continue to slop up the free ride on the backs of average John and Jane Doe taxpayer.
The teacher unions across this country are some of the strongest unions out there. And Oakland's 3000 or more teachers are demanding---believe it or not, a whopping 12 percent raise. WOW!
The union snubbed their nose at, and turned down a proposed 7 percent offered by the district. First of all, who in this world in the private sector can demand a salary increase of 7 percent. It won't happen,---EVER. The person or group would be fired or lad off immediately. An average, regular working stiff punching the clock and putting in eight , ten or twelve hours a day don't demand or receive raises automatically every year. They are lucky if they get time off for vacation time, and then that is usually not paid for. They do not receive a guaranteed retirement/pension plan to enjoy their golden years.
It appears the privileged few, like all teachers and public employees with their powerful union contracts demand entitlements of guaranteed wages, paid vacation, bonuses, free healthcare benefits,an over the top retirement and pension plan, and the list goes on. And we, the average working man and woman are stuck with the tab.The states lawmakers continually tax us to subsidize the care and comfort and excessive salaries of teachers and public employees, The public employees usually contract and receive annual salary benefits of 5, 7, 10 percent.
But now Oakland teachers jumped on the bandwagon of the other teacher groups in other states and demand even higher and higher salary demands. They have the gall to demand 12 percent. That's disgusting.
What about all the senior citizens and veterans. The elderly people collecting social security are lucky if they see a increase in benefits every few years.And then when they receive one it is only a 1.7, 2.1 or 2.7 percent increase. And then medicare raises their fees and take back the raise the seniors just received.
I say, the senior citizens and veterans who built this country are being neglected when it comes to cost of living and surviving.
The teachers unions and public employees unions should be ashamed of ripping of the hard working taxpayer. But they have NO shame. They want us average taxpayer to support them and their families with all the goodies and freebies for their entire lives.
It is a matter of record that many police, and fire department and educator employees are currently receiving annual salaries of $200,000 and over. And, when they decide to retire (early sometimes), they receive a monthly pension for the rest of their lives, even higher than the $200,000 salary they earned while on the job. AND we, the average John and Jane Doe taxpayer are picking up the tab.
As a side note, many of the teachers and public employee unions pension/retirement agencies are under funded because of the high demands of receiving such large salaries and because of the promises by state and federal lawmakers that the public employees and teachers will receive those high wages and pensions. And people, we eight hour a day hard workers are on the hook to pay these teachers and public employees. So when the retirement/pension agencies goes BELLY-UP because they do not have enough money in the state or federal coffers to continue to pay these ridiculous salaries and benefits for life --YEP, you guessed it. John And Jane Doe taxpayer has to continue to pay the tab.
My question? When is enough, enough? These elites, the teachers, police, fireman, etc., in public sector jobs who live on a cushy retirement, pension, free or nearly free healthcare for themselves and their family care less who is paying their tab. It has got to stop. Lawmakers, are you listening? Stop pandering to these unions and look out for all of your constituents. Redo and refine pensions, retirements and salaries regarding teachers and public employees. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
Friday, February 15, 2019
WHO ELSE IN THIS COUNTRY GETS AN 11% WAGE INCREASE? NO ONE, BUT TEACHERS.
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Wow! An 11% increase in salary. The teachers unions are at it again. Denver teachers ended a three-day walkout with this whopping windfall. Ever since the West Virginia teachers strike got them about a 5% salary increase and other benefits many other teachers across the nation decided to cash in on the move. Arizona soon followed West Virginia, then it was Los Angeles, and now, Denver.
I ask you, who else beside the public sector employees get such a large increase in wages? NO ONE. Believe it or not, these demanding teachers also will receive a guaranteed "COLA", (Cost of Living), on top of the 11% wage increase, plus other benefits.
With these teachers unions and their various organizations across the country they always strike using the same old tired phrase IT'S FOR THE KIDS. That's baloney, don't believe it. It's only about the money, guaranteed cost of living increases and building on their retirement, pensions benefits for their own financial gain.Nothing more.
Compare their salaries and benefits to the average Joe or Jane Doe busting their hump each and every day, working on their job with no guarantee of an annual cost of living and other lucrative benefits. Many of these hard workers work for minimum wage, with NO guarantee of receiving annual increases, no retirement plans, no vacation plans and could be fired, laid-off, and let go at the whim of their boss. And no severance pay. The boss says tough luck John, or Jane , we don't need you any more, and that's all she wrote, the persons out on the street looking for another job.
Then there is the retired senior citizens across this great nation living on a fixed income, mostly depending on their social security funds to survive on. But they will never, ever see an increase in their monthly check for 11%., not even close to that. These seniors who built this country only see an occasional increase, maybe every few years. They go without and increase in social security benefits for years at a time and then, when it does come they only see and increase of 2.1% and 2.7 %. and when the increase does come, Medicare takes it back by raising the share of Medicare annual fees. The seniors are lucky if they see a bump in the benefit of between $4.00 and $12.00.
Yet public sector employees like the teachers, police, firemen and all others on the government dole gravy train bargain each year or so for large raises in yearly salary, merit raises and cost of living increases, vacations, free or low, low costs for heath care,--and the list goes on.
My position is: NO ONE deserves a super large increase in salary of 11%, plus other fantastic benefits. It's a slap in the face to all of us taxpayers that are on the hook to pay these public employees those retirements, pensions vacations, and health care while most of us have to struggle from day to day just to survive. It's ludicrous!
And at this writing I didn't even cover all of the homeless veterans in America that is left out of this mix. Ir's a sorry shame. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decisions. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
PENALIZE MEXICO FOR AIDING THE CARAVANS INVADING OUR COUNTRY.
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Mexico should be brought to heel and penalized. Why? Because they are assisting all of the migrants from Central America pour into the United States. The Mexican government has provided at least 49 buses to transport the most recent caravan from Central America through Mexico's interior up to the cities on our border.
Mexico clearly does not want to control their own southern border. The President of Mexico recently told the media that he intends to open his borders to the many continuing migrant caravans leaving Central America en route to the United States.
President Trump should take action against Mexico for their double dealing. He should first--
Get the border walls up on our southern border after Feb. 15th., even it takes a National Emergency declaration and charge a fee for everyone crossing the border from Mexico who enters and exits the United States.
Immediately STOP sending the $300 to $500 per year to the Mexico's military. Let the Mexican government pay for their own military. We could use that money right here, in America, to fight the illegal drugs flowing into the U.S. from Mexico. Mexico is so corrupt that they fail to stop any drug trafficking. Fact is, recently it was reported in the media that an Attorney General for a Mexican State took tens of millions of dollars to protect the drug cartels. The corruption reaches into the highest levels of the Mexican government.
Immediately begin penalizing and taxing all of the foreign people,living here in the United States when they send their remittance's out of the country. A 10% or 15% fee would not be unreasonable. It's a known fact that most, if not all, illegal aliens (especially Mexicans) who reside in the U.S. continually send money from America back their home country. It adds up to billions of dollars each year. We here in America are losing that money not only in tax revenue, but losing that money being spent here in the United States. Mexico and its government depend on these remittance's. Just this one act by our President would get the Mexican government's attention. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
Sunday, February 3, 2019
IS THE JUSSIE SMOLLETT ATTACK FOR REAL? WHO KNOWS?
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Actor Jussie Smollett said he was attacked in downtown Chicago earlier this week and told authorities two masked men allegedly attacked him and had placed a noose around his neck, and he says it was a racist attack.
Thus far, the police could not find video of the attack, and it appears Smollett was inconsistent in his statements and changed his stories to authorities. He later added other factors to his story by saying the two men said " This is MAGA country." He never mentioned such statements in his first go-round with the police.
I have two words for the authorities in Chicago - - TAWANA BRAWLEY, the alleged rape back in 1987. It was later said that Civil Rights activist Al Sharpton, allegedly either manufactured the false horrific rape accusations or helped and assisted Brawley in making the totally false story up.
As a former criminal investigator I would suggest that is is very easy for any alleged victim to place a noose around their own neck, and later add additional damaging statements to their previous stories in efforts to make it sound even more damaging.
The authorities has failed to really substantiate that and attacked actually occurred. So that said, if I were the Chicago police I would suggest that they have Smollett undergo a polygraph examination (lie detector test) to assist in the investigation. It would then be very easy to verify the veracity of Smollett's story.
It should also be remembered that Smollett dislikes President Trump and his politics and policies. It has been reported in the press that Mr. Smollett had made it very clear he does not like our President.
If I were the investigator on this case I would wonder why Smollett later added the Trump remarks allegedly made by his attackers. That would be a place to begin to determine circumstances around the alleged attack.
I would also suggest that if is proven that the report was made up, false, Mr. Smollett should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision. You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT TRUMP. CALL NATIONAL EMERGENCY, NOW!
THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Mr. President, do not listen to some of those in the White House and Senate like McConnell, when they say it would be wrong to call a National Emergency. Some say that if you use it, that a Democratic president will use it when and if that take office. Mr. President, I offer that is a very shallow argument.
Firstly, you should not worry or even consider what a future president may due years from now. You are tasked to take care of problems and issues affecting America, RIGHT NOW.
Second, past presidents had no qualms about using the constitutional right to declare a national emergency. Fact is the national emergency was used fifty- eight (58) times since the 1970s. So, it is not unusual or nothing new. Those currently around you who are griping, moaning and predicting the world will end if you call a national emergency are ONLY looking out for the status qo in Washington. Most trying to convince you are long entrenched lawmakers both in the Republican and Democratic parties who are attempting to keep Washington the same ol', same ol'.
Some of the past 58 national emergencies used by former presidents were for unwarranted things AND for OTHER COUNTRIES, Not America.
You have the right by acts of Congress and the constitution. The precedent has already been set by former presidents. Do not worry about what future presidents might or might not do. You are in the HERE and NOW. There clearly is a national emergency at our southern border. The constant flow of caravans of migrants from all over the world will continue and grow in number as long as our immigration loopholes are not plugged-- beginning with a physical barrier (30 foot wall),as part of a complete immigration package.
Please do not take the naysayers in Washington's advice. Use your own instincts. These are the same people that put you off with excuses for two years and many have been working against your policies over and over again. They DO NOT want your change in Washington. Do not let them snooker you once again--. DECLARE A NATIONAL EMERGENCY, obtain the money from the Defense Department and other agencies and send the "Military Corps of Engineers "to immediately build the barriers/wall on our southern border. Under the bills that Congress passed regarding national security, they gave the president the right to call up the military to construct the barriers on or sovereign borders.
I further submit that you should not concern yourself with a legal challenge in the 9th. circuit or anywhere else. If such a challenge is enacted you should immediately FAST TRACK the matter the the United States Supreme Court. I think you know, as well as many legal scholars across this country --YOU WILL WIN, PERIOD.
I suggest the Washington crowd that do not want you to declare a national emergency are trying to frighten you by saying you will be presented with a legal challenge. However, these same people might see the writing on the wall knowing they will lose before the Supreme Court and decide not to pursue such a folly. Mr. President, I believe you have an absolute right to call up the military and task them with constructing the wall/barriers and Congress or the courts cannot stop you.
I submit that once you declare a national emergency and have the military begin building the barriers or wall the people filing legal challenges will have difficulty stopping it. And remember, the military can build the barriers and walls much, much faster that most any contractors. Fact is, our military have been building barriers and walls in other countries and setting borders for protection for decades.
So, the military knows how and what to do to secure a countries borders. They have did it hundreds (100's) of times before. Since they do have the experience of building walls and barriers for many of these other countries around the world, I say, it is time to TASK OUR MILITARY to secure the border of the United States. Mr. President, PULL THE TRIGGER on a national emergency I predict that if you call a national emergency and BUILD the wall, you will be reelected with overwhelming support. However, if you fail to call the national emergency and build the wall or just settle for the repair of current and old fencing you will lose the election big time. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision, You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
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THE KUHNS REPORT
LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?
Mr. President, do not listen to some of those in the White House and Senate like McConnell, when they say it would be wrong to call a National Emergency. Some say that if you use it, that a Democratic president will use it when and if that take office. Mr. President, I offer that is a very shallow argument.
Firstly, you should not worry or even consider what a future president may due years from now. You are tasked to take care of problems and issues affecting America, RIGHT NOW.
Second, past presidents had no qualms about using the constitutional right to declare a national emergency. Fact is the national emergency was used fifty- eight (58) times since the 1970s. So, it is not unusual or nothing new. Those currently around you who are griping, moaning and predicting the world will end if you call a national emergency are ONLY looking out for the status qo in Washington. Most trying to convince you are long entrenched lawmakers both in the Republican and Democratic parties who are attempting to keep Washington the same ol', same ol'.
Some of the past 58 national emergencies used by former presidents were for unwarranted things AND for OTHER COUNTRIES, Not America.
You have the right by acts of Congress and the constitution. The precedent has already been set by former presidents. Do not worry about what future presidents might or might not do. You are in the HERE and NOW. There clearly is a national emergency at our southern border. The constant flow of caravans of migrants from all over the world will continue and grow in number as long as our immigration loopholes are not plugged-- beginning with a physical barrier (30 foot wall),as part of a complete immigration package.
Please do not take the naysayers in Washington's advice. Use your own instincts. These are the same people that put you off with excuses for two years and many have been working against your policies over and over again. They DO NOT want your change in Washington. Do not let them snooker you once again--. DECLARE A NATIONAL EMERGENCY, obtain the money from the Defense Department and other agencies and send the "Military Corps of Engineers "to immediately build the barriers/wall on our southern border. Under the bills that Congress passed regarding national security, they gave the president the right to call up the military to construct the barriers on or sovereign borders.
I further submit that you should not concern yourself with a legal challenge in the 9th. circuit or anywhere else. If such a challenge is enacted you should immediately FAST TRACK the matter the the United States Supreme Court. I think you know, as well as many legal scholars across this country --YOU WILL WIN, PERIOD.
I suggest the Washington crowd that do not want you to declare a national emergency are trying to frighten you by saying you will be presented with a legal challenge. However, these same people might see the writing on the wall knowing they will lose before the Supreme Court and decide not to pursue such a folly. Mr. President, I believe you have an absolute right to call up the military and task them with constructing the wall/barriers and Congress or the courts cannot stop you.
I submit that once you declare a national emergency and have the military begin building the barriers or wall the people filing legal challenges will have difficulty stopping it. And remember, the military can build the barriers and walls much, much faster that most any contractors. Fact is, our military have been building barriers and walls in other countries and setting borders for protection for decades.
So, the military knows how and what to do to secure a countries borders. They have did it hundreds (100's) of times before. Since they do have the experience of building walls and barriers for many of these other countries around the world, I say, it is time to TASK OUR MILITARY to secure the border of the United States. Mr. President, PULL THE TRIGGER on a national emergency I predict that if you call a national emergency and BUILD the wall, you will be reelected with overwhelming support. However, if you fail to call the national emergency and build the wall or just settle for the repair of current and old fencing you will lose the election big time. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decision, You decide.
BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
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