Republican Representative Thinks We Should Shoot Illegal Immigrants Like Animals

Vigil Peck, a republican representative, thinks we should shoot illegal immigrants from helicopters. He said “It looks to me if shooting these immigrants feral hogs works maybe we have found a solution to out illegal immigration problem”. This comment is ridiculous and disgusting to me. I understand that they're illegal immigrants that shouldn't be here, but they are human beings. We should not treat them like animals. Killing off all the illegal immigrants that come to the United States is not acceptable and does not fix the problem in any way. For someone to even think of an idea like that, there is something majorly wrong with Peck. When the Lawrence Journal World questioned him about his comments, Peck said he was just joking and speaking like a person from Southeast Kansas. This comment of his caused a lot of controversy and several democrats made it clear that they did not agree with his ideas.

Peck was forced to give an apology by Republican governor, Sam Brownback of Kansas. He refused to give any interviews regarding his apology. He released a statement that said “My statements yesterday were regrettable. Please accept my apology”. To me, this is even more disgusting. He makes a horrible comment like he did and then he gives a short apology. If Peck really felt bad for what he did, then he would of done interviews and reassured the American people that he was wrong and didn't mean it. The House Leadership released a statement saying that Peck's remarks were inappropriate. Many democratic senators feel that his comment sends a message to the Hispanic community, that they are not welcome in Kansas. Democratic Representative Louis Ruiz said, “ It sends the message of fear and hatred. Be on guard and look out what's coming down with immigration bills, you're not welcome here”. This is not a good time to make such a derogatory comment, as the state legislation is considering several bills that target illegal immigrants.

Two Republican Senators Support of Planned Parenthood

The Senate has still not voted whether they are going to continue funding Planned Parenthood. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has come out in support of Planned Parenthood. This is the first republican to support Planned Parenthood. She states in a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee, “I believe Planned Parenthood provides vital services to those in need and disagree with their funding cuts in the bill”. Having a Republican in support of Planned Parenthood is a huge milestone and gives more hope to the American people that this horrible bill will hopefully be rejected.

After Senator Murkowski came out against this bill and in support of Planned Parenthood, Republican Senator Susan Collins came out against the bill as well. It is extremely important that two Republican Senators have come out in support of Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood has helped low income people stay safe and protected. Planned Parenthood has never forced anything upon anybody, they just let people know what the options are and how to stay safe. Collins spokesman Kevin Kelley said, “The program has successfully reduced the number of unplanned pregnancies, therefore helping to reduce health care costs.” It is extremely important that people actually find out what Planned Parenthood does, instead of generalizing. They are helping the American people stay healthy by giving people pills and condoms. They also offer low income women cervical scans and for men, they offer Prostate exams. Planned Parenthood is trying to help American citizens make educated and informed decisions even if they do not have the money.