I will definitely be in touch, Steve. This is one of the most important issues out there. I believe it is a red herring, and that the problem is not much worse than it has ever been. I often chuckle at young Irish Americans that complain about this issue. When I asked why, I point out that the story of the hispanic immigrants is their story. I point out that it immigration, legal and illegal, is what this country was built on. I point out that the immigrant groups working in these jobs has always been the case.

This is nothing more than a modern day incarnation of the Know Nothings. Instead of Irish Catholics, it is the Mexican laborer that is being vilified.

I am currently writing, at the suggestion of one of the best lyricists I know (Jeri), a series of songs about the issue, one of which has a working title of "It's Your Story".

Mick