As this Blog is being written, waves upon waves of  migrants, including armies of unaccompanied minors, are battering American borders, at the Southern border.   “ WASHINGTON—The U.S. is on pace to see the largest number of migrants crossing its southern border illegally in two decades, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said  in a statement Tuesday  addressing growing concern about the government’s response….WALL STREET JOURNAL.”   Why is this happening?   Uncle Joe Biden says it is not a crisis but a “mess”; a    “mess” he    inherited from President Trump’s harsh policies concerning enforcement of the Republic’s immigration and citizenship laws.   However, this Blogger is a relentless believer in Occam’s Razor, that the simplest answer may  not only be the best  answer. but the only one. “William of Occam (also spelled "Ockham") didn't invent the rule associated with his name. Others had espoused the "keep i...

  The following is excerpted from PBS NEWSHOUR-   “ Judy Woodruff:  A recent string of brutal attacks on elderly Asian Americans caught on video has brought new attention to the rise of violence and harassment of Asian Americans.   Since the pandemic started, more than 3,000 anti-Asian hate incidents have been reported in the U.S., according to the group, Stop AAPI Hate.   Earlier today, Amna Nawaz hosted a live conversation unpacking the history behind these attacks, concerns in the community, and what happens next.     Amna Nawaz: Joining me now is Helen Zia, activist, award-winning author and former journalist and, of course, the author behind the seminal book "Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People."   Also with us is Amanda Nguyen. She's a social entrepreneur, a civil rights activist and the CEO and founder of Rise, a nongovernmental civil rights organization.   So, welcome to you both. And thank you for being here. ...