Committee Chair convened the committee for purposes of
presentation of two key areas of consideration and discussion. Avian/Pandemic
Flu preparation and the illegal immigration issue.
Avian/Pandemic Flu Preparation. The committee chairman
presented the emergency preparedness PowerPoint offered by the U.S. Army
Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine for use for Servicemen
world wide.
Leader fact sheet, Flu and Pandemic information
brochures from this same web site were distributed, as available to all
present.
The Chairman also provided information from the Walton
County Avian Flu Awareness program provided by that County’s Local Emergency
Planning Group. Of which he is the chief of training.
Illegal Immigration issue: Talking points from the
American Legion, Washington Conference, spring 2007 were discussed. Points
included:
Why is the Legion involved with this issue? It makes
no sense to limit legal immigration while leaving the back door open to
illegality.
What does this organization have to do with illegal
immigration? We have fought for the safety and freedom of our country. This
invasion threatens our national security.
Is the Am. Leg. Opposed to making them legal?
Rewarding criminal behavior is not in the best interest of this country
Why not grant one time amnesty? Tried before and
didn’t work.
Does the Legion have a solution to this issue? The
Legion’ plan is to reduce the illegal population by removing incentives to
remain in the country through city, county, state and federal initiatives.
Fifty three (53) persons attended the meeting. Including
Department Commander, Senior Vice Commander, Treasurer, numerous District
Commanders and the leading candidate for National Commander.
Terrorism, the war on terror, Al Qaeda, terror tactics,
etc. were also discussed as a final topic.
