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Mexico says U.S. group burning Mexican flag is unacceptable
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| 4/11/2006
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Posted on 04/11/2006 2:13:01 PM PDT by HEMICRASHBOX
MEXICO CITY -- A Mexican official on Monday struck out at a U.S. anti-illegal-immigrant group for burning the Mexican flag outside a consulate in Tucson.
"We consider any provocation or vandalism of national symbols to be unacceptable," Foreign Relations Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda said in a news conference.
About 12 people from the Tucson-based Border Guardians burned the flag Sunday on the sidewalk in front of the Mexican Consulate. They carried a sign that read, "Defending American Sovereignty."
Group members spoke out against proposed immigration laws and blamed the Mexican government for the number of illegal migrants who enter the United States through Arizona, the busiest illegal entry point along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The protest came as hundreds of thousands people have marched in U.S. cities to support giving rights of citizenhip to illegal immigrants. Demonstrators have carried Mexican as well as American flags.
Border Guardians director Laine Lawless said the group plans to burn more flags.
"Anytime they take to the streets, we'll burn a Mexican flag," Lawless said.
TOPICS: Mexico
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To: HEMICRASHBOX
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:13:32 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:13:55 PM PDT
by
noblejones
(Ben Stein for President, 2008.)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
File that protest under "Too Effin' Bad"
4
posted on
04/11/2006 2:14:06 PM PDT
by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: dfwgator
No sauce for the gander, eh?
5
posted on
04/11/2006 2:14:09 PM PDT
by
xcamel
(Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
"We consider any provocation or vandalism of national symbols to be unacceptable," Foreign Relations Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda said in a news conference.Since when did the Mexican government get the right to decide what is acceptable or unacceptable IN THE US!
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:14:51 PM PDT
by
Onelifetogive
(* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
The Border Guardians appear to be a bunch of juveniles.
Are these high school kids or do they try to pass themselves off as mature men?
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:14:57 PM PDT
by
sinkspur
(Things are about to happen that will answer all your questions and solve all your problems.)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
Freedom of Speech is something they aren't really familiar with.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:15:07 PM PDT
by
freedumb2003
(Don't call them "Illegal Aliens." Call them what they are: CRIMINAL INVADERS!)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
It makes me sick that the government of Mexico thinks they can tell American citizens what to do in our own country. The fact that the American people aren't marching in the streets against the actions of Mexico is evidence enough that this country is completely lost.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:15:33 PM PDT
by
beeler
("When you’re running down my country, Hoss you’re walking on the fighting side of me.")
To: HEMICRASHBOX
Where's Black Jack Pershing when we need him.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:16:15 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
Looks like I might stock up on Messican flags before too long and have a nice little cookout. I'll send the pics to their embassy.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:16:20 PM PDT
by
taxed2death
(A few billion here, a few trillion there...we're all friends right?)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
And what are they going to do about it?
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:16:23 PM PDT
by
dhs12345
To: HEMICRASHBOX
Go ahead Mexico. Push this as far as you can. You're going to wake the U.S. Citizens up yet. Thanks.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:16:45 PM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(If you don't want to be lumped in with those who commit violence in your name, take steps to end it.)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:17:03 PM PDT
by
Junior
(Identical fecal matter, alternate diurnal period)
To: HEMICRASHBOX
So let's make effigys of corrupt Mexican fatcats and "officers" and burn them.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:17:13 PM PDT
by
bkepley
To: sinkspur
Interesting, are you as critical of the idiots running around in our streets demanding free stuff and their land back? Or do you only reserve criticsim for people who might try and defend the country against a hostile takeover?
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:17:41 PM PDT
by
riri
To: All
I prefer using the mexican flag as toilet paper as opposed to burning it,,,,but that's just me.....
To: Onelifetogive
what a loaded question... :)
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:17:55 PM PDT
by
fhlh
(Polls are for Strippers.)
To: dhs12345
Yeah, maybe they'll send millions of their people to invade our country. That'd teach us.
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:17:57 PM PDT
by
3AngelaD
To: HEMICRASHBOX
Are they going to send in Mexican troops to stop the flag burnings or just whine like the french?
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posted on
04/11/2006 2:17:57 PM PDT
by
usmcobra
(Those that are incited to violence by the sight of OUR flag are the enemies of this nation.)
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