EDITORIAL - It took months of hard, dangerous work by the Minutemen to bring focus to our open borders in hopes of gaining support from our political leaders to secure those borders, to prevent another 9/11.

It also brought focus to the problem of medical and educational costs to the taxpayer brought on by the services those who are not citizens of this country utilize daily.

Now they take advantage of our own laws ? rights unique to citizenship under the US Constitution ? by voicing their discontent via protest.

With a few days worth of intimidating demonstrations by illegal immigrants and their supporters, one has to wonder if laws will be passed that will achieve the security that the Minutemen and most Americans are seeking. Frighteningly, it appears those who are not even citizens may very well determine the direction of this nation.

Recently, several articles have been released that informed the American public as to the agenda of powerful political forces from outside of the US, powers that will do what ever is necessary to not only back those who are fighting for open borders but to put into place a plan to invade our country silently in hopes of ruling America in the future and ruling it with an iron Marxist fist. These folks who praise Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez and that Castro-wannabe in Bolivia would work their magic at using the millions of illegal aliens to bring this great nation to its knees.

Several leftist radio hosts have been helping to stir the soup that will eventually poison America. They do so along side those propagandizing progressives who are taking claim to numerous universities throughout the US.

Make no mistake; there are those who will back such revolutionists in rising up against patriots who still believe in our democratic freedoms. There are some who will oppose those who fight to maintain the liberties and freedoms that were adopted by the United States at its birth.

The following is a quote from journalist Henrietta Bowman in an article recently released in the Sierra Times in support of Minuteman Luca Zanna:

"For those of you who support the Minutemen's efforts to secure our borders -- doing the job our government won't do -- please help the High Desert Minutemen! It will take little more than a bit of your time. People living near Victorville should take a sign and protest in front of the radio station, if possible.

"I am personally requesting Sierra Times readers and Sagebrush Saloon members to copy this article (complete with the link) and send it to all of their friends in an e-mail, with the request to forward it to all of their friends. Let's turn up the heat on Barb Stanton. This article will also be placed in the "Run for the Border!" forum in the Saloon for those wishing to discuss this issue. Thank you! Yours in Liberty..."

Henrietta?s request for support of the High Desert Minuteman, Luca Zanna, is a call to arms for all Americans who support the Minutemen and their efforts at securing our borders.

Luca is being personally attacked by local talk radio host Barb Stanton from Talk Radio AM960 in Victorville, California and is not even allowing Zana to defend himself, on-air or otherwise.

Luca was at the forefront and the frontline when the Minutemen began and at one point stood side by side with other brave Americans while dodging bullets from the Mexican side of the border. Luca (a former Italian immigrant) has gained his American dream the hard way; legally.

To those who wish to help support the efforts of Luca Zanna, simply call-in or email the radio station. Send a solid message to "keep your hands off our patriots" and "stop the attack on one of our bravest."

We desperately need your support to stop Barbara Stanton and her uncalled for attacks. Please contact General Manager: Larry Thornhill Phone: 760-241-1313 (Fax:760-241-0205).

In addition, please call the Barbara Stanton Show on the air at 760-241-9600 (12noon to 3pm Pacific time) and express your support for Luca. People like Barb Stanton are working hard to make the guest worker/amnesty a sad reality.

While Luca is standing guard somewhere along the Mexican border tonight, facing the sting of the cool desert air, you can be assured our borders are being watched. Please assure Luca that you will support him along with the hundreds of others out there defending our front lines. Let Luca know that "you've got his back."