Even groucho would join this club!(THE LAST WORD)(Anti-North American Union/Security and Prosperity Partnership Association)

Some problems and issues facing our world are so enormous that they appear insurmountable. When we read about them, or talk about them with friends, the issue of "But what can I do about it?" seems unanswerable. That's why we humans form organizations and groups. In numbers, Americans believe we can achieve anything.

Sometimes we even form groups that don't really exist except in our minds. For example, the nice thing about the Internet is that it allows us to become part of a virtual group without really joining anything. When we "Google," there are always thousands of hits on just about every topic under the sun, so we just know that there are vast numbers of people out there who must agree with us on our issue: it's just impossible that many others have not also "seen the light."

And so it is with the North American Union (NAU), to which this special issue of THE NEW AMERICAN is dedicated. Many have seen the light and know that our own government is working behind the scenes with the governments of Canada and Mexico to create a single bureaucratic entity called the NAU--like the European Union--and they know it's a bad idea. For instance, most of Mexico would be allowed to move here if they wanted and bleed our government dry through their reliance on social welfare programs, and the costs associated with high crime rates.

So, what to do? One answer: join a unified virtual group called ANAUSPPA (the Anti-North American Union/Security and Prosperity Partnership Association, of course). Our first meeting is today. Your list of tasks as a "newbie" ANAUSPPA member follows. We may never meet, but I know you're out there ...

What You Can Do to Help Halt the Progress of the North American Union and the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP):

1. Become informed. Google the three terms "North American Union," "Security and Prosperity Partnership," and "SPR" You'll be amazed at the number of well-informed articles, websites, backgrounders, white papers, position statements, government news releases, and press conference transcripts that pop up. There's a lot of information out there--pro and con. Also check out The John Birch Society website, which has a deep section on the issue at JBS.org/nau.

2. Find ways to spread the word about NAU/SPP in your local community, among professionals, city workers, executives--everybody. Joining local organizations and service clubs are good ways to begin. The environmental lobby has a point when they say, "Think ...