ARIZONA RESIDENTS SEEK VOTE ON ILLEGALS (Attn. AZ freepers)

Washington Times ^ | 8/15/03 | Stephen Dinan

[Elkiejg]

Arizona residents are trying to put an initiative on next year's ballot to deny illegal immigrants access to state services and voting rights.

The initiative would require new voters to present positive proof of U.S. citizenship before registering, and would require state and local officials to verify U.S. citizenship before allowing someone to use state-funded health care or other state services. Education, police and fire services and other services mandated by federal law would not be affected.

[Elkiejg]

AZ needs support in gathering signatures. As this article clearly points out -- the average citizen understands the danger and damage of illegal immigration - but the politicians don't - they are only concerned with getting votes.

[FlyVet]

But Rep. Steve Gallardo, a Democrat who opposes the initiative, said it's based on a fallacy. He said backers haven't produced any studies that show illegals are using the services, and he said the director of the state's Medicaid program, probably the biggest service that would be affected, has publicly said they require recipients to be citizens.

Well, Mr. Jerk Gallardo, if there are no studies showing illegals using the services, you shouldn't be too worried about this initiative, right? Another transparent Dumbasscrat Liar.

By the way, if I live in Tucson, where do I go to sign this petition?

[goldstategop]

Reminds me we should put a revised Prop. 187 back on the ballot in California. I wish our Arizonan compatriots godspeed in trying to get the illegal alien problem under control.

[goldstategop]

We need to send a message to the Republican establishment we want something done about it - and fast.

[4Freedom]

"...the average citizen understands the danger and damage of illegal immigration - but the politicians don't..."

The politicians understand "the danger and damage of illegal immigration". 'W' and the rest of them just ignore the problem for their own selfish reasons.

They'll start giving the problem of illegal immigration 'lip service' again next year, right before the November elections.

Then they'll pretend the problem doesn't exist for another four years.

[Elkiejg]

By the way, if I live in Tucson, where do I go to sign this petition?

You might run a search on this topic here on FR - before I posted this article, I searched and several articles popped up that have been posted recently - there should be information in them. Good luck.

[harpu]

Gee...this seems so 'unfair' to those poor illegals who spend days and even weeks finding a way into the border states. "Can't we all just get along - for the children?"

[heleny]

we should put a revised Prop. 187 back on the ballot in California

I think Prop 187 would pass at least as easily if it were on the ballot this year as it passed in 1994. But, it would be easier if there were a way to resurrect the appeal that Davis failed to pursue. I don't know if that's possible.

[FITZ]

Well, Mr. Jerk Gallardo, if there are no studies showing illegals using the services, you shouldn't be too worried about this initiative, right?

Bump to that. The liar knows full well his paisanos are accessing taxpayer services.

[VU4G10]

"It used to be we had the Republicans on our side, and I see that's slipped away,"

For shame Mr. President.

[Spiff]

By the way, if I live in Tucson, where do I go to sign this petition?

Check at the official website for the petition drive for information on signing or obtaining petitions. Go to www.pan2004.com.

I've got some petitions, but I'm all the way down in Cochise County. If anyone down here wants to sign, let me know and I'll try to get with you.

[Spiff]

It was great to see Iris Lynch interviewed and quoted in this article in The Washington Times. I spoke to Iris yesterday on the phone and found out that she had been interviewed and that she may be in the paper today.

Iris serves as the secretary of the South East Arizona Republican Club where I serve as President. You can bet that this petition drive is getting a lot of attention at our club meetings. Iris speaks just like the rest of us in the club - we are unafraid to put pressure on our elected Republicans when they are doing something stupid. We are certainly not a social club who spends its time acting as mindless cheerleaders for anyone who puts an (R) after their name. You want our respect and support, you've got to earn it. Go Iris!

If you want to learn more or sign a petition, our next meeting will be on Thursday, 21 August at 6:00pm in Sierra Vista at the Knights of Columbus Hall. FReepmail me for more info and to RSVP.