Posted on 01/19/2006 5:13:36 PM PST by lonewacko_dot_com
A U.S. coalition of business, labor unions and religious groups launched a campaign on Thursday to defeat a bill backed by Republicans that would turn some 11 million illegal immigrants into felons. [NOTE: I believe that was downgraded to a misdemeanor.]
The coalition of 24 organizations, many of which rarely agree on politics or economics, denounced the bill passed by the House of Representatives last month [HR 4437] and called on the Senate to enact legislation to include a guest worker program and a path for illegal aliens to gain legal status.
... "We are extremely disappointed with the proposal that passed the House last month," said Thomas Donohue, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which represents some 3 million businesses...
... Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union, which has 1.8 million members, called for comprehensive reform to take control of the border and provided a way for illegal aliens to gain legal status...
... Other groups joining the coalition include associations representing builders and contractors, health care providers, the hotel and restaurant industries, Latino organizations, farm workers, the American Jewish Committee and Catholic bishops...
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Since when is advocating bringing criminal charges "violent overthrow"?
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
I think it is pretty much in the top 3 for me.
It is of little consequece because it is still a Republican bill that would convert 20 million illegals into felons.
I agree that it is an interesting dynmaic, but I think it would be political suicide for the Republicans to pass an amnesty bill. There is too much opposition to it by the American people. If marketed right, it is possible to pass a tough bill, yet still make it sppealing to the "Hispanic" vote. It just needs to be argued correctly.
A TEMPORARY guest worker program is one thing, eg Kyl/Cornyn, but amnesty, eg McKennedy, is another.
I agree that it is an interesting dynmaic, but I think it would be political suicide for the Republicans to pass an amnesty bill. There is too much opposition to it by the American people. If marketed right, it is possible to pass a tough bill, yet still make it sppealing to the "Hispanic" vote. It just needs to be argued correctly.
A TEMPORARY guest worker program is one thing, eg Kyl/Cornyn, but amnesty, eg McKennedy, is another.
This is exactly why Republicans get the reputation as being in bed with Corporate America. When will they learn.
It won't make it in the final version as a felony Ben, the reason the democrats voted against the amendment is so they along with you apparently could throw it in everyone's faces about how mean, harsh and stupid those Republicans are in the House.
Btw if it were up to me I'd keep it as a felony, it's the only way we're going to get illegals outta here.
Even Tancredo has acknowledged that the illegals can't be deported.
You need to get with the program.
"Downsize the Illegals" is the new mantra.
"called for comprehensive reform to take control of the border and provided a way for illegal aliens to gain legal status..."
Shamnesty
"called for comprehensive reform to take control of the border and provided a way for illegal aliens to gain legal status..."
Shamnesty
"A TEMPORARY guest worker program is one thing, eg Kyl/Cornyn,"
Six years isn't temporary! The anchor babies will make sure of that.
"A TEMPORARY guest worker program is one thing, eg Kyl/Cornyn,"
Six years isn't temporary! The anchor babies will make sure of that.
"A TEMPORARY guest worker program is one thing, eg Kyl/Cornyn,"
Six years isn't temporary! The anchor babies will make sure of that.
Just build that damn Wall and deport the illegals. Every nation on this planet DOES IT!
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