Government policies ought to encourage families to stay together and work hard to improve their lives, not punish them.
Conservatives need to demonstrate in word and deed that we genuinely care about Hispanics and want them to join us.
When fathers are not present, government becomes the 'baby daddy' and conservative social values are harder to pass on to the next generation.
Hispanics work hard and are willing to make tremendous sacrifices for the next generation.
Every American deserves a shot at the American dream.
Life is tougher for Americans - especially for those who voted by the highest percentages for President Obama's promise of hope and change.
When Hispanics start businesses at two times the rate of the average population, it seems to me that fewer regulations and dictates from Washington will do more to encourage start-ups, hiring, and progress up the economic ladder.
Should Americans take care of their brothers and sisters? Absolutely. We all have an obligation as individuals to care for the poor. And, yes, there is a role for government and even food stamps in this equation.
Indeed, one of the least-talked-about dangers of our ever-expanding entitlement culture is that it threatens the viability of these necessary programs for those who genuinely need and use them as a bridge to a better life.
In their zeal to show compassion, liberal community activists are quick to offer government handouts and, in the process, convey the message that people are incapable of making it on their own.
The voices of economic freedom, personal responsibility, and self-determination are virtually nonexistent in Hispanic communities and media.
Educating children and their parents on the universal messages of free enterprise and self-determination takes money. So does grooming political talent within the community and training and hiring Latino surrogates to bring the message to Spanish- and English-speaking media.
Building community coalitions with pro-life groups and pro-business groups takes time.
The idea that the Hispanic vote hinges on one issue - immigration - is the most ridiculous and patronizing notion.
My advice to Republicans: Stop worrying about the 'Hispanic' vote. Focus on being true to your party platform, because the party that can deliver economic opportunity along with traditional family values will prevail with Hispanics - and most other Americans.
Charter schools in particular have proven a lifeline for millions of children stuck in chronically failing schools.
No child's future should ever be dictated by what zip code they were born in.
Most charter schools admit students by random lottery, making it impossible for them to pick only the best.
Parents and grandparents ought to understand the importance of making sure the next generation excels - and charter schools have proven extraordinarily successful nearly everywhere they've been tried.
Well, being a mom is the best job in the world.
