Bill Moyers gets it. Bill Moyers understands.

 

IN THE LAST YEAR, under the auspices of Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Border Patrol force has undergone rapid expansion on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula, a quiet and rural area of the U.S. which does not border any foreign country. As the number of Border Patrol agents increased from 1 to 4, then to 25, none of this increased manpower was used to provide full or part-time staff at our small international points of entry that currently lack federal inspection (such as Jefferson County Airport) to check for possible illegal goods being transported or to thwart terrorism. The places where smuggling or terrorism are most likely to surface remain unguarded by the agency which claims that their expanding presence is to prevent these threats and to make us more secure. 

Welcome to the new and (hopefully) improved version of Galleons. We were down for a bit due to problems with the previous web host (and no small amount of issues on my end.) But that's all water under the bridge, and hopefully we'll have smooth sailing from here on out.

 For those of you who are new to this site: we're a small but devoted group of individuals scattered across the United States with one driving force in mind: Comprehensive Immigration Reform. And by CIR, I mean a total restructuring of the Immigration Service, absolute support of the DREAM Act, and an unyielding commitment to bringing the undocumented out of the shadows, out of fear, and into the lives of productive individuals.

No, we're not candidates for Most Popular. But then, when you have a righteous cause on your hands, what other people think is immaterial. So if you hang around grumbling about "illegal invaders" or the "reconquista," keep steppin', 'cuz I guarantee this site will not be for you. And if you're take is the "reconquista" by the "Aztlan Avengers" or the "brown berets," you can also make use of the nearest exits. I'm keeping a simple rule for this website: NO NUTS. There are dozens of other websites out there catering to all aspects of the Lunatic Nut Fringe, and I'm sure you'll eventually find your online niche. 

Now, the website will also be used as part of a nationwide not-for-profit group with charters across the country. We tried this a few years ago with little success, but this year looks like a grand one to get started, and get started we will - watch the Ship's Log for updates as they happen.

So, for all you newcomers to the site, Welcome! Have a look around, and I hope we'll entice you into becoming a permanent member of our crew. For those who have been with us for a few years, Welcome Back. For all of you, take a look around, let me know what you think.

Then we'll buckle down and get busy, because God knows we've got a ton of work on our hands.