Driver certificates lure flood of illegal immigrants (TN)

The Daily Times ^ | 1-29-06 | Duncan Mansfield

[NewRomeTacitus]

Related story: Six indicted in driver's license fraud (TN)

We Tennesseans need a new Buford Pusser to go around cracking heads.

[NewRomeTacitus]

Hijinx or gubamyster, please ping (where's my list? On the good computer in storage. Yeah, I know, they're called "floppies".)

[Travis McGee]

[Emmett McCarthy]

I love "Lame Phil" Bredesen's comment about "not completely documented". A native born citizen needs documents up the wazoo, but not an illegal. I doubt if the documents they provide to the state would pass the requirements for some "rent to own" furniture store. Hell, my 15 year-old son can't get a learner's permit without a certified true copy of his birth certificate. On the other hand, it seems we have state police officers with criminal records, so it's just Tennessee politics as usual.

[angelsonmyside]

"We Tennesseans need a new Buford Pusser to go around cracking heads."

If he started here in the slum part of the state, it would be a full time job.

I remember years ago when I took my son to get his driver's permit I had to have the following. His Birth Certificate, a copy of his Drivers Education Certificate, copy of his latest report card and 2 proofs of residency which could include a copy of my utility bill, phone bill, mortgage payment, etc. I was stunned that they required 5 different things to prove his eligibility but just thought it was precautionary.

After we filled out the paperwork a woman ahead of me that could speak very little English only had to show her phone bill. That was the only paperwork she submitted and I know that for a fact because we came in at the same time and I was standing there the entire time, I was livid to say the least.

That same day another woman had someone ask, (as she was seated to take the written test) if she could take it in some other language. That one went all over me as well.

What can I say though, that's Memphis for you.

[LongElegantLegs]

(Yeah, I know, they're called "floppies".)

Not anymore, they're not. ;-)

[NewRomeTacitus]

Some are "more equal" than others. That that "some" receives preferential treatment over actual citizens is totally outrageous.

[GailA]

We also need so GOPers with backbones. They control the senate, yet let lt gov wilder keep running it.

[NewRomeTacitus]

Another one of those newfangled contraptions, is it? I'll look into that after reviewing my buggy whip stock report.

[LongElegantLegs]

Allow me to reccomend a new power supply, as well...

[TheLion]

I remember reading about this during the week. We have way too many people making a living off illegals.

[NewRomeTacitus]

Apparently Lt. Governor Wilder possesses the weird ability to make this happen
to any Republican who falls under his baleful gaze. Someone call Ripley's.

[GailA]

LOL

[gubamyster]

ping

[blackie]

Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!

Support our Minutemen Patriots!

Be Ever Vigilant ~ Bump!

[Serenissima Venezia]

Darn. Tennessee was one of the states I was looking into relocating to. I'm sick of being in Mexifornia!

[archy]

Darn. Tennessee was one of the states I was looking into relocating to. I'm sick of being in Mexifornia!

Here's a thought for you. Don't tell anyone.

[NewRomeTacitus]

Breaking down the 2000 Census for your state puts the Hispanic population at 15%. When one compares that to national figures which show an average of 33% to 50% more actually there but ducked the Census (illegals) your state is about on par with everyone else on that footing.

Still, at just over half a million people sharing that much land incidents of bariozation should be few and far between, even with the record-breaking influx of the past five years.

If you guys stay on top of it. Stay healthy!

[archy]

Still, at just over half a million people sharing that much land incidents of bariozation should be few and far between, even with the record-breaking influx of the past five years.

If you guys stay on top of it. Stay healthy!

Much of the problem has been in four counties in the southwestern corner of the state, plus some of the tourist-areas [Yellowstone, ski resorts, etc] where they can often find quick employment in food service or as day labourers.

It's seasonal, and they don't seem to care to stick around for Wyoming's winter weather. It scares away some other Californios as well, probably a mixed blessing.

[Serenissima Venezia]

I looked into it already, actually. We're not sure we can handle the temperatures there! But I know it is beautiful. And although you have no state income taxes and properties seem very reasonable, I saw some high property taxes. Can you give me a rough percentage of what the prop. taxes are there?