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100,000 people rally over controversial immigration bill
ABC7 News ^
| 3-10-06
| ABC
Posted on 03/10/2006 1:07:00 PM PST by JustPiper
Chicago police say as many as 100,000 protestors are gathering outside the Chicago Federal Center to voice their concerns about a house bill that would tighten immigration laws. The massive demonstration has blocked many streets in the Loop.
The border security bill would make it illegal to assist any undocumented immigrant. That measure is drawing the attention of numerous groups and lawmakers on both sides of the issue.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Chicago Federal Center to protest the house bill 4437. They believe the bill discriminates against undocumented residents and those who try to help them and it robs them of a chance at the American dream.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: alienrights; aliens; chicago; illegalimmigration; immigrantlist; immigration; invasion; protest; seiu
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To: RFT1
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posted on
03/11/2006 10:43:29 AM PST
by
Ladycalif
(She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. -- Louisa May Alcott)
To: Jorge
Guess that makes me a bad person. Anybody who actively argues for illegal immigration is providing aid and comfort to the enemy and is worse than a "bad person" -- you are a traitor to the USA.
I hereby lay every death that happens in my neigborhood because the local hospital closed down b/c the illegals swamped it to death at YOUR FEET.
I hope you have a big checkbook, buddy.
302
posted on
03/11/2006 10:44:23 AM PST
by
freedumb2003
(American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
To: JustPiper
Any immigrant who joins the army has a shot at becoming a citizen. Don't know how illegals get past recruiters, but probably some do.
303
posted on
03/11/2006 10:44:57 AM PST
by
hershey
To: Tammy8
Not long ago, a Mexican minister of something or other said Mexico was 'integrating' with the US and he smirked.
304
posted on
03/11/2006 10:47:16 AM PST
by
hershey
To: JustPiper
It's possible, but what's the point of a protest if it doesn't conflict with other people's schedules and purposely mess up their commute home on a Friday before a weekend?
To: formerly liberal
No doubt they are quintessentially Disruptors with our local politicians encouraging them and in attendance
306
posted on
03/11/2006 2:43:24 PM PST
by
JustPiper
(I do not "Recognize" America anymore !!!)
To: hershey
How do they get driver's license's?
How do they collect unemployment and public assistance and work simultaenously?
How do they buy property, expensive properties?
I know a case personally where a man who bragged about being an illegal from Mexico, bought a $450,000 building to make income and had the 'white' tenants evicted and laughed about it
307
posted on
03/11/2006 2:46:16 PM PST
by
JustPiper
(I do not "Recognize" America anymore !!!)
To: brazzaville
Well, we've known here since day one Border's and the WOT are one and the same
308
posted on
03/11/2006 2:50:22 PM PST
by
JustPiper
(I do not "Recognize" America anymore !!!)
To: JustPiper
Good afternoon.
"Well, we've known here since day one Border's and the WOT are one and the same"
The border problem is worse. At the least we seem to be able to address the problem of jihadis.
Michael Frazier
309
posted on
03/11/2006 4:38:11 PM PST
by
brazzaville
(no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
To: freedumb2003
Reasons why anyone supports illegal aliens include:
*blackmail, bribes, or some other vested interest
*belonging to a criminal or terrorist enterprise
*hatred for America or desire for us to become a Third World country
*mental illness or incredible stupidity
*or any combination of the above
310
posted on
03/11/2006 4:53:17 PM PST
by
Dante3
To: JustPiper
There was a man near here that had a bar for many years and then he started having some sort of topless dancing- when they busted him, the state found out he was an illegal and I don't think he had the right licenses for his bar to begin with.
311
posted on
03/11/2006 4:53:59 PM PST
by
Tammy8
(Build a Real Border Fence, and enforce Immigration Laws!!!)
To: JustPiper
I tried to tell people also, and didn't get anywhere until recently. It hasn't been that long ago that even freepers would not believe what was happening on the border, it wasn't being reported in the media and everyone wanted a link to an article. I understand wanting proof, that is what makes FR what it is, but it was frustrating when we could offer no proof, so no one would listen.
312
posted on
03/11/2006 5:18:33 PM PST
by
Tammy8
(Build a Real Border Fence, and enforce Immigration Laws!!!)
To: Dante3
I can't see what to add to the list.
You are right about the mentall illness -- I suppose I should be a little more charitable.
313
posted on
03/11/2006 5:19:03 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
To: starbase
Grant Park will accommodate that number and more but there has been no claim that this occurred in Grant Park.
The important question here is: will the Treason Media exaggerate or deprecate the number here?
To: JustPiper
The disrupters are really our useful idiots if you just think about it; they bump the thread so more can read these articles, and their arrogance tends to make fence sitters and those not really aware of the problems see the attitude of the supporters of illegal aliens. I see them as helpful, annoying, but helpful.
315
posted on
03/11/2006 5:45:13 PM PST
by
Tammy8
(Build a Real Border Fence, and enforce Immigration Laws!!!)
To: brazzaville
I had issues with a poster on one of the illegal topic threads the other day and he freeped me that I was just a Californian and we had brought all this on ourselves and it would never effect him where he lived. LOL OK let me get this straight, if you are against illegals coming in as they please you must be from CA, you must be racist, and uncaring- what did I miss?
316
posted on
03/11/2006 5:49:26 PM PST
by
Tammy8
(Build a Real Border Fence, and enforce Immigration Laws!!!)
To: justshutupandtakeit; chicagolady
The important question here is: will the Treason Media exaggerate or deprecate the number here?
Yes that's right, and I'm sure they will.
Here's a link to a duplicate post of this story (though the poster got huffy when I said it was a dupe, he pointed out that it was a different title and news source, but still, same event).
In the linked-to write up, the AP is trying to highlight all the AMERICAN flags that were there!! Even giving Gutierrez a cheesy quote about how much he wants American flags waving. He says "Get those American flags up there!" or words to that effect.
The massive Mexicanization of this has largely backfired. But remember about 4 years ago Pres. Fox went riding on a
white horse through downtown Chicago surrounded by Mexicans?! This is disgusting, and the fact that these events come out of only Chicago, and are exaggerated at that, and during times when normal people are working, all adds up to diminish our opponents.
Of course it's important we address these things as we do. (special props to chicagolady in that department, she was all over the news that day!)
317
posted on
03/11/2006 6:34:14 PM PST
by
starbase
(Understanding Written Propaganda (click "starbase" to learn 22 manipulating tricks!!))
To: Tammy8
Good evening.
"what did I miss?"
It's not what you missed, but what the other poster missed.
Illegals and what they bring are coming soon to towns around the nation.
Michael Frazier
318
posted on
03/11/2006 7:09:38 PM PST
by
brazzaville
(no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
To: Brad's Gramma
319
posted on
03/11/2006 8:33:00 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: Chgogal
1) Why the heck has Mexico failed in giving its citizens opportunity and hope and why do you support enabling Mexico to continue its political and economical abuse of its citizens? Because it's freakin idiots in charge down there. You know this as well as I do.
I don't support "enabling" anything. I just want to help people anyway we can. Guess that makes me evil.
320
posted on
03/11/2006 8:37:27 PM PST
by
Jorge
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