We need to come together.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Paul Fuentes. I am not a politician, nor work for one. I am not running for office. I do not work for the Republican party, but I do support it. I believe in the following ideology(ies):

1. Small/Limited government. Government is a notoriously inefficient provider of services. For every tax dollar collected to cure a social ill, only pennies on that dollar are ever spent on the cure. The rest goes to feed the self-perpetuating bureaucracies.

2. Limited Entitlements. Everybody needs some assistance at some time, for some time. But the model that has been in existence since the 1960s has only served to create subsequent generations of communities that live off entitlements. They create a disincentive to participate in the work force, and have severely damaged the family unit.

3. Protection of Human Life. That is a concept not above my pay-grade. Our society was founded on Jude0-Christian values, and we must protect and enforce those values, particularly those that cannot protect themselves.

4. Balanced and Fair Immigration Policies. I will be the first to agree that we must seal our borders for reasons of national security. However, we must address the issue of immigration in a fair manner. We need to honestly assess those areas of the labor market that need immigrant labor in order to operate, such as farming. We also need to look at immigration policies in terms of how they effect or prevent the reunification of families.

5. Biculturalism is a GOOD Thing Not a Bad Thing. What is wrong with Asians, Hispanics, Indians and any other ethnic group maintaining proficient use of their native language and the ability to enjoy the fruits and traditions of two different cultures.

6. Foster and Promote Small Business. Combined, they are this nation's greatest source of employment.

Having said that, I am creating this blog to open a dialogue with other minority groups in the hopes that we can build some alliances. Although I am Mexican-American, I notice that other minority groups share some characteristics and hols similar values.

1. We are everywhere. We are no longer concentrated in urban enclaves, but are scattered throughout urban and exurban America.

2. We have a high rate of entrepreneurship and create many small businesses.

3. We are highly religious and attend church services regularly.

4. Outside of the urban enclaves, we are small minorities with no voice and no political power.

However, if we built alliances along the characteristics and values we have in common, we could build powerful coalitions and influence politics, policies, and government beyond our numbers in isolation.

Paul