Possible union poses threats to U.S.

In the wake of NAFTA, a glimpse into the not-so-distant future could find the United States, Canada and Mexico forging another new alliance — the North American Union.

This new entity will recognize the outlining borders of the three countries, not the inner borders of each individual country. Fluent exchange of people, goods, services and revenues will be encouraged and welcome. A tribunal council will be formed, consisting of five members from each country and will oversee all aspects of the alliance. The three currencies will become one, called "ameros," much like the euro in Europe.

Certain restrictions will be implemented to ensure all three countries are treated equally. For example, the tribunal will supersede the U.S. Supreme Court and Homeland Security will be dissolved. The treasuries of all three countries will be combined to stand behind the amero in international markets.

In March 2005, President Bus, Vincente Fox and Prime Minister Paul Martin met at Baylor University and announced the creation of "The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America." The ultimate goal is to provide for easier and quicker movement of people, goods and capitol between the three countries. Following the Baylor meeting, a council on foreign relations published a report in May 2005 titled, "Building A North American Community," that calls for creating, by 2010, a common immigration boundary around, but not between, the three countries.

We have an administration that puts a half-hearted effort into securing our borders with Mexico. According to author Jerome R. Corsi, "It has been argued that the likely reason President Bush has not secured our border with Mexico is that the administration is pushing for the establishment of the North American Union." Just recently, the president of Mexico made the public comment, "A highway makes more sense than a fence." Consider, too, Bush's stance that illegal immigrants should be given the status of "guest workers" in our country.

While we are understandable concerned about losing our "small town" identity in North Idaho, a bigger threat possibly looms in the future for America. What goes on behind closed doors, concerning our welfare, warrants a closer examination.

LAURIE WADKINS

Priest River