With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace

by Nikki R. Haley

The left has worked hard to erase the difference between legal and illegal immigration. Their message, which is echoed constantly by the mainstream media, is that if you are for borders you are cruel. If you are against borders, you have a heart. But this is a prime example of the divisive politics that is poisoning our public debate. It’s just another version of the “my opponents aren’t just wrong, they’re evil” style of argument. It’s a tactic designed to drive people further apart rather than bring them together to find solutions.

Don’t talk for the sake of talking. When you say something, make it matter. If you agree with something, offer ways to make it happen. If you disagree, say so. But always have a plan to find a solution.