President Trump has a point

As we enter the holiday season, many of us take time from our busy schedules to reflect on family, home, community and yes, even the government. We are blessed to live in a country that values its citizens, and we all hope for the best for our children, loved ones and our neighbors.
In South Dakota, we continue to enjoy the freedoms our founders envisioned for the entire nation. Yet it is clear that times are changing, even here at home. We must embrace what is good, recognize what is not, and be willing to correct and inspire where needed without demolishing our democracy.
No one is automatically entitled to the blessings America provides. Most of us or our ancestors came here from somewhere else. But in recent years, some entering our country have challenged our values while refusing to adopt the responsibilities of citizenship or become contributing members of our communities.
In conversations with fellow legislators, friends, and family across America, regardless of political party, I hear many of the same concerns. Below is a Thanksgiving post from President Donald J. Trump. Whether one agrees with him or not, he raises issues and details that are often underreported by the media and highlights challenges our nation must confront legally and peacefully. His message offers much to consider:
“A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being “Politically Correct,” and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration. The official United States Foreign population stands at 53 million people (Census), most of which are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels. They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form. They put up with what has happened to our Country, but it’s eating them alive to do so! A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how “badly” she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation, which is essentially not even a country for lack of Government, Military, Police, schools, etc.”
— From Donald J Trump, 47th President of the United States, Posted on Truth Social.
While some of his comments may be harsh, the core point remains: we are facing some major law and order issues in our country. We all grew up knowing that law and order is essential at every level; city, county, state and nation. They form the foundation of a stable, secure, and prosperous society. Without them, fundamental rights erode, public safety declines, trust in institutions falters and communities suffer. In our cities right now, toothpaste is locked up, but the criminals go free. If we allow disorder to take root, chaos is never far behind. 
If we take an honest look at the glaring issues, stand together and make the necessary corrections, we will remain South Dakota Strong.
Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season filled with laughter, family, and joy, from my home to yours.