Posted on 07/23/2005 5:39:59 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets Saturday to protest a controversial civilian border patrol group, calling the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps racist and un-American.
The League of United Latin American Citizens, one of the oldest Latino civil rights organizations in the country, organized the march and rally to show that Minuteman volunteers were not wanted in the area.
"It's a racist organization, there is no question," said the league's national treasurer, Jaime Martinez. "They say they will monitor the border, but now they are coming into our cities. Something has to be done."
Minuteman volunteers, who plan to patrol parts of the border in New Mexico and Texas starting in October, have repeatedly denied claims of racism. The group gained international attention earlier this year when a contingent patrolled a section of the Mexican border in southern Arizona.
William N. Norris, a coordinator for the group's New Mexico chapter who attended Saturday's rally, said the group's goal is not to stop immigration, but to ensure that immigrants "fill out the paperwork and sign the guest book at the gate."
Mary Jane Garcia, the majority whip of the New Mexico State Senate, called on the federal government to take action against the Minuteman volunteers and work on real reform of immigration laws.
Forcing Hispanic immigrants out of the country is not the answer, she said.
"What would happen if all the Mexicans were to leave this country tomorrow? They need us," she said.
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On the Net:
League of United Latin American Citizens http://www.lulac.org
Minuteman Project/Minuteman Civil Defense Corps http://www.minutemanhq.com
I saw that movie, "A Day Without A Mexican"......Hilarious!
Mary Jane Garcia, the majority whip of the New Mexico State Senate, called on the federal government to take action against the Minuteman volunteers and work on real reform of immigration laws.
Even in the age of Kelo, it's hard to take action against lawful groups.
Forcing Hispanic immigrants out of the country is not the answer, she said.
As long as they are legal, sure, no problemo.
I wonder how many terrorists mixed in with the protesters?
League of United Latin American Citizens
Sounds like a diverse group of people, doesn't it? I'm sure there are lots of Irish, English, etc. among them.
RACISTS.
They won't do that. It is Saturday and they are closed. It would have been nice though.
Forcing Hispanic immigrants out of the country is not the answer, she said.
"What would happen if all the Mexicans were to leave this country tomorrow? They need us," she said.
We NEED them? Grab my accordian, we're going deer hunting.
Hey,Jaime Martinez,were trying to protect our cities you...
I can say "we're",because I joined yesterday.
We need them like a bad itch we can't reach.
LULAC bullies have been busy.
They're led by Trotskyite communists...experts at provoking trouble.
Our people need to keep them at arm's length.
Do a little searching, and you will find that these racists are yelling 'racist' all over the place right now. How typical of leftists...
Our entire welfare system would collapse from disuse.
"They're led by Trotskyite communists...experts at provoking trouble."
They are using one of their first rules:
Accuse your enemy of what you are doing1
A little dramatic wouldn't you say? Someone seems to be out trying to win an Oscar here.
After he got home the organized protests started. We have a small border, compared to TX, AZ and CA, but we are getting the most protests! He has come out publicly and said he doesn't want the Minutemen there, and that he doesn't need them there.
Yep, the match has been lit. And by appropriately named citizens.
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