The mythos of the Great American Dream is something that has inspired much greatness of achievement in the past, the present, and, hopefully, the future.

Millions of people the world over embrace the dream as they long for lives with greater opportunities for themselves and for their children.

Compassionate Americans are generous in their understanding that the greatness of this country was built upon the diversity of its immigrant population. That most of our ancestors came from somewhere afar and made good in “the land of opportunity.”

But the Great Melting Pot achieved its greatness in a systematic and lawful way, for the most part. As a nation of laws, the majority of us have agreed to certain rules of conduct and order. When the rules are broken and order turns to chaos it becomes time for us to reflect and then act accordingly to rectify matters.

As lawmakers propose programs that would circumvent and essentially nullify certain existing immigration policies, we must ask the question of them: what part of “illegal alien” do you not understand?

Our immigration laws exist as a means to protect our society’s best interests. Although some may argue that the system is imperfect, few would concede to the outright anarchy that would prevail if these laws were ignored altogether.

We encourage anyone who would come to this country looking to improve their own lives and to add to the rich tapestry of our culture to do so freely, but by all means legally. We insist upon the rule of law in governing the process.

Otherwise, the Great Melting Pot itself melts down. And, of course, anarchy then prevails.

Dream on.