If I were an illegal alien I would try to be as invisible as possible. These imported desperadoes don't give a crap. Their inhibitions go to hell when they get liquored up.
Posted on 11/19/2005 6:18:24 AM PST by TaxRelief
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Authorities say an illegal immigrant was intoxicated Friday morning when his vehicle slammed into two others on Interstate 485.
Jorge Hernandez, 35, is accused of driving more than 100 mph on the wrong side of the highway. His Ford Expedition collided head on with another vehicle, police said.
"The crash last night was a severe impact," said Trooper Brian Huffstickler of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. "It was probably one of the worst crashes we've ever seen."
The driver of the other vehicle, 18-year-old Min Soon Chang, was killed. Hernandez was injured, as was Tasha Beth Thomas, who was driving a vehicle that the Expedition sideswiped after the head-on collision.
Hernandez is charged with driving while impaired, and other charges are pending. Authorities are still trying to find out whether he has a prior record.
"Whenever you're here illegally, it's very hard for us to maintain contact with the person after they're charged," Huffstickler said.
Chang was a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
"My family is just destroyed right now," said Amos Chang, Min's brother. "They're just sad, depressed. They were in denial, but they can start to accept that my brother has passed on."
Amos Chang said his own anger was intensified because Hernandez walked away from the crash that his brother could not.
Elizabeth Cho, a family friend, said Min was a caring person.
"I kind of saw him grow up. He always looked out for other people and showed concern for other people," Cho said. "My husband and I were just saying how sad it is to lose such a nice, young kid because he can do so many things in our future in this world."
U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., is working on legislation that would strengthen penalties against illegal immigrants who are convicted of DWI. She became vocal about the issue when Scott Gardner, a Gaston County teacher, was killed in July by an illegal immigrant who was driving drunk.
On Friday, she commented on "another bright young life lost."
"I hope that this -- as far as our committees are concerned -- will make a difference," Myrick said. "This is just another example of why we need the legislation."
Police said that Hernandez was driving for almost 20 miles on the wrong side of I-485.
I send articles like this to the President. I think he should be aware of what his illegal alien friends are up to.
This is senseless. Why the need for strengthened penalties? Keep them in custody and deport the SOB!
He never touched them.
I would tell you what I'd like to do with all these ILLEGALS ... but if I did, the moderator would likely suspend me again ... </sarcasm>
"What standing do they have to bring this suit? I didn't think non american citizens could sue over US laws?"
That's another thing that makes me crazy. If you are not a citizen then our constitution doesn't apply to you. Of course there is a snag in that too.
If I hurt an illegal intentionally/unintentionally, mentally or physically I can be sued.
All our laws are supposed to be constitutional. I understand that if a visitor here has been done wrong, but an illegal? They should have no rights at all.
Yes, this makes me nuts!
"I send articles like this to the President. I think he should be aware of what his illegal alien friends are up to."
Sent them to Chertoff too. These people need a wake up call. I've never been more frustrated about a republican administration on an issue than I am with this one on immigration.
And what should apply, then?
Thanks for the correction.
I'm glad to hear that, because some articles I read indicated that he had.
What a travesty that was/is.
Just as WE have no rights whatsoever in any other country when we travel!
WTH is wrong with US authorities?
Why are US citizens being given the short end of the stick here?
"And what should apply, then?"
Nothing.
If I do an illegal an injustice then maybe as a person who must follow our laws I should have to face a that, but the illegal should get nothing. That would take suing an American off the table.
So what do you propose should be done with the driver of the Explorer? Should he be shot on sight?
"Why are US citizens being given the short end of the stick here?"
Because we take it!
Groups like the ACLU and other wacko groups know many people don't even know who our VP is for crying out loud; why would anyone know about a few illegals law suit? More importantly it is our fault.
Here is a good link to keep you updated on these sort of things. The facts scared me into action.
www.fairus.org
My God, have some coffee. If you enter Russia (illegally), and flatten someone with your Lada, whose law applies?
I'll bet more US citizens have been killed by illegal aliens since 9/11 than died in 9/11.
I doubt he'll do a danm thing about it - other than push for a new "uninvited guest" worker amnesty program.
This tragedy isn't even a blip on the radar screens of those responsible for our border security.
If I were an illegal alien I would try to be as invisible as possible. These imported desperadoes don't give a crap. Their inhibitions go to hell when they get liquored up.
"How does an illegal alien afford a Ford Expedition?"
Not paying federal income tax
Not paying state income tax
Not paying social security
Not having medical insurance
Not having auto insurance
Getting free medical care
Getting food stamps
Getting welfare
Getting free legal advice
Getting housing subsidies
Your tax dollars at work!!!!!
The real travesty was that he was sued while in prison and basically not allowed to defend himself.
Oh, the 14th Amendment of the Constitution applies to them. Jackpot! They use and abuse it with their Anchor Babies.
Strange how they embrace our Constitution and laws when it benefits them...go figure.
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"So what do you propose should be done with the driver of the Explorer? Should he be shot on sight?"
No.
I would put panties on his head first- You know torture him a bit.
Seriously, you know I don't have the answers to that question. I do know that if this guy doesn't get good cousel then he can sue. What a freaking joke!
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