Speaking Of Sanctuary, Where's Ours? (Mark Steyn: Illegal Alien Protection Politics Alert)

Orange County Register ^ | 08/19/2007 | Mark Steyn

[goldstategop]

One could, I suppose, regard this as one of those unforeseen incremental consequences that happens in the darkest shadows of society. But that doesn't extend to Newark's official status as an illegal-immigrant "sanctuary city." Like Los Angeles, New York and untold others, Newark has formally erased the distinction between U.S. citizens and the armies of the undocumented. This is the active collusion by multiple cities and states in the subversion of U.S. sovereignty. In Newark, N.J., it means an illegal-immigrant child rapist is free to murder on a Saturday night. In Somerville, Mass., it means two deaf girls are raped by MS-13 members. And in Falls Church, Va., it means Saudi Wahhabists figuring out that, if the "sanctuary nation" (in Michelle Malkin's phrases) offers such rich pickings to imported killers and imported gangs, why not to jihadists?

"Tell Me Why They Had To Die"? Hard to answer. But tell me why, no matter how many Jose Carranzas it spawns, the nationwide undocumented-immigration protection program erected by this country's political class remains untouchable and ever-expanding.

[goldstategop]

The "sanctuary nation" illegal alien protection program is a form of silent amnesty - and considered politically untouchable by our elite. As Mark Steyn writes, its no wonder every one from 9/11 terrorists to upstanding "undocumented guests" like Jose Carranza can murder Americans at will. Our government does not place must emphasis on ensuring the safety of its own citizens. Bottom line? Another 9/11 is waiting to happen.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Edit35]

In 2008, I will vote only for those candidates who vow to eliminate all ‘sanctuary cities’ —

[Kimberly GG]

"While the issue of the border fence constituted a huge portion of Hunter's 40-minute presentation, it was not the only issue discussed. Hunter expressed his discontent with the NAFTA Highway, a 12-lane super highway that would connect Mexico with Canada, cutting right through the heartland of the United States. Hunter noted he offered an amendment barring the administration from building this highway, arguing that it is foolish to let Mexican truck drivers on American roads. "We will have people behind the wheel with criminal records and have no way of knowing about it," commented Hunter. And on the same token, Hunter said he would like to see NAFTA repealed. Hunter also said that as president he would pardon Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean, the border security agents jailed for trying to apprehend a Mexican drug smuggler. As for the 12 million illegal immigrants already in the nation, Hunter told the crowd, "They have to go home.""

NO compromise, NO "determining who is here", NO "deal", NO "aspirations of citizenship" for the illegal aliens already here.

[raybbr]

In Newark, N.J., it means an illegal-immigrant child rapist is free to murder on a Saturday night. In Somerville, Mass., it means two deaf girls are raped by MS-13 members. And in Falls Church, Va., it means Saudi Wahhabists figuring out that, if the "sanctuary nation" (in Michelle Malkin's phrases) offers such rich pickings to imported killers and imported gangs, why not to jihadists?

[Arthur McGowan]

I have listened to Glenn Beck and others on Ramos and Compean. But Lars Larson has come down on the side of prosecution, and the points he makes seem solid to me. It sounds as though Ramos and Compean engaged in a lot of cover-up activity before admitting that they had shot anyone, which is not consistent with the behavior of men who had engaged in legitimate self-defense. I haven’t made up my mind, but I’d appreciate enlightenment.

[Borax Queen]

This is the active collusion by multiple cities and states in the subversion of U.S. sovereignty.

BTTT

[mewzilla]

Speaking Of Sanctuary, Where's Ours?

How about Prince George's County, among others. Three guesses why the perps went where they did. From July...

Area Police Without Policies on Illegal Aliens

[mewzilla]

House Passes Drake Amendment to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities Amendment withholds federal funding for localities that violate Section 642(a) of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act

[YellowRoseofTx]

Most Americans agree that if you want to get serious about addressing our nation’s failed immigration system, enforcing existing laws is a good place to start.

This was as true in 1996 as it is today, and they still don't listen.

The House passed this in 1996, did the Senate vote on it?

[AmericanInTokyo]

A massive backlash is coming the more this kind of stuff happens.

They will never know what hit them and will be amazed at both the intensity of the anger of the American People, and their potent capability to deliver their voice which so far is being ignored.

This is the only logical outcome.

Something has got to give.

Too bad the leaders never saw this coming. Most of us freepers see it, though. And many abroad as well, who look at America in objective reality and see all the signposts, as we pull away from the abyss, as a nation, from Balkanization and foreign occupation.

[nyyankeefan]

Speaking Of Sanctuary, Where’s Ours? ....

american hard working/law abiding/tax paying citizens ~ don’t have any....it is all about the illegals!!!!

[hophead]

I am all for “sanctuary cities”! They should be everywhere.
The only difference would be that those who have “sanctuary” would be THE LEGAL CITIZENS! Sanctuary from the ones who have it now.
http://www.deportthemnow.com/

[1066AD]

More arrests in the Newark case.

A key suspect in the brutal killings of three college students in Newark was arrested early yesterday in Oxon Hill, where authorities found the 24-year-old Nicaraguan man among a group drinking beer and getting tattooed in a filthy apartment furnished with little more than mattresses on the floor. Twenty minutes later, police arrested his 16-year-old half brother in the basement of a Woodbridge townhouse as the intense manhunt in the execution-style killings moved to the Washington immigrant community, authorities said.

[PGalt]

This is the active collusion by multiple cities and states in the subversion of U.S. sovereignty.

BUMP-TO-THE-TOP!

Great post, great thread. Thanks to all contributors.

[mewzilla]

The Senate not only passed it, Bubba signed it into law.

[Griddlee]

a 12-lane super highway that would connect Mexico with Canada

What is going on between Mexico and Canada that they want a 12 lane hookup, an international love affair?

[mewzilla]

I haven't found it on Thomas yet, so FWIW....

IIRIRA 96 - A SUMMARY OF THE NEW IMMIGRATION BILL

[Old_Mil]

[hophead]

This was from 1996. Has no bearing on the discussion today.

[mewzilla]

This was from 1996. Has no bearing on the discussion today.

It's still the law of the land, pard.