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CA: More Than 500,000 Rally in L.A. for Immigrants' Rights
Los Angeles Times ^ | March 25, 2006 | Teresa Watanabe and Anna Gorman

Posted on 03/25/2006 4:34:12 PM PST by calcowgirl

Joining what some are calling the nation's largest mobilization of immigrants ever, hundreds of thousands of people boisterously marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to protest federal legislation that would crack down on undocumented immigrants, penalize those who help them and build a security wall on the U.S. southern border. Spirited crowds representing labor, religious groups, civil-rights advocates and ordinary immigrants stretched over 26 blocks of downtown Los Angeles from Adams Blvd. along Spring Street and Broadway to City Hall, tooting kazoos, waving American flags and chanting "Si se puede!" (Yes we can!). The crowd, estimated by police at more than 500.000, represented one of the largest protest marches in Los Angeles history, surpassing Vietnam War demonstrations and the 70,000 who rallied downtown against Proposition 187, a 1994 state initiative that denied public benefits to undocumented migrants.

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Many of the marchers were immigrants themselves — both legal and illegal -- from Mexico and Central America. Some had just crossed the border, while others had been here for decades. There were construction workers and business owners; families with young children and people in wheelchairs. Throughout the afternoon, protesters heard speakers demand a path toward legalization and denounce HR 4437, which would tighten border enforcement and crack down on employers who hire undocumented workers.

The rally was organized by numerous unions, religious organizations and immigrant rights groups and publicized through Spanish-language media, which encouraged participants to wear white to symbolize peace and bring American flags. The mostly peaceful march stretched over 26 blocks, shutting down streets and tying up traffic around downtown for hours. Police estimated the crowd at 500,000... Participants said the massive mobilization shows that immigrants' voices must be heard and that they are contributing to the country's economy.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: centralamericans; hr4437; illegalimmigration; immigrantlist; immigration; invasion; losangeles; losangelesrally; mexicans; occupation; sisepuede; wakeuppeople; whereinthehellwasice
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To: staytrue
Ok, so justify deporting nice people who come here to work and are otherwise not criminals. Justify opposition to a guest worker program that would make these nice workers into taxpayers too

Sure. They have shown contempt for our laws by coming here illegally. People who have contempt for some laws, will tend to have contempt for others. Because they have avoided the legal immigration process they have not had to do things like 1) learn English b) learn about the history of the USA and our system of government and c) take an oath renouncing their allegience to Mexico. As it turns out these are pretty important things that historically all immigrants have done that have helped us greatly remain "from many, one".

The half million marching with Mexican flags are an afront to real Americans. The signs and speeches show a deep antipathy for the USA. Therefore they should leave, as they are bad for our nation. As for your second point only socialists believe the government needs more and more taxes. With fewer low income, uninsured people we would spend far less. Open immigration and the welfare state do not mix. If the liberals and socialists want open borders then they must agree to eliminate all the freebees, else we go broke.

The border states are in far worse shape than the non-border states. Most illegals do pay some taxes. Sales taxes do not depend on residency. Legalizing them will not suddenly make criminal employers act legitimately. The additional taxes will not offset the huge increase in services for all these poor new citizens, who will be fully entitled. Section 8, WICK, Welfare, Food Stamps, free education, free hospitals, job training, even prisons. All cost money and all are adversely used by the new class of ignorant Mexican immigrants. Mexico has a small middle class, these people are not part of it. Many do not even read Spanish, much less English!

It is an absurd idea that you fix rampant lawbreaking by ignoring or rewarding it, which is what amnesty programs do.

They MUST ALL GO! No other solution will work. If they are the legitimate hard working people they claim to be they can reapply to work, or become citizens from Mexico and be evaluated by us, using our standards. We DO NOT NEED millions and millions of poor, illiterate, angry and socialist-oriented Mexicans in America.

This will end in tragedy, as invasions of this type always have.

Study the history of Rome.

441 posted on 03/26/2006 5:46:35 PM PST by Jack Black
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To: calcowgirl
Much case law has shown the the airwaves are a public, not a private resource. The FCC should pass a law forbidding Spanish language radio on the AM and FM bands. Perhaps people who want to buy XM or Sirius can get that, like porno. It is unconscionable that our own airwaves are being used against us. It is infathomable that persons born and educated in the USA can not understand much of what is on the public radio in many parts of the country.

Perhaps this should be a litmus test.

442 posted on 03/26/2006 6:04:54 PM PST by Jack Black
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To: monkeywrench
Why do you suppose the govt. is allowing things to escalate to such alarming heights?

To make us look bad for defending ourselves?

443 posted on 03/26/2006 7:01:51 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Walk softly, carry a big stick... and don't forget to connect the dots ...)
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To: Don Joe
They came here to become Americans.

That makes all the difference.

444 posted on 03/26/2006 7:04:12 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Walk softly, carry a big stick... and don't forget to connect the dots ...)
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To: Don Joe; Serenissima Venezia; calcowgirl; antceecee

I just tuned in to Drudge and he is on the subject of the illegals, interviewing ... who ...? I'll find out in a minute.


445 posted on 03/26/2006 7:11:26 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Walk softly, carry a big stick... and don't forget to connect the dots ...)
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To: oldbill

watch him change his tune when he is up for reelection. If Americans only had long term memories.


446 posted on 03/26/2006 7:18:53 PM PST by unseen
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To: truemiester

Yes some vote but most live under the radar. Most do not vote


447 posted on 03/26/2006 7:20:05 PM PST by unseen
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To: Don Joe
Yes but with a little back bone they can be made to not vote. The majority do not vote. Have the ballots in English and have voters show Id and residence and that problem goes away.
448 posted on 03/26/2006 7:22:54 PM PST by unseen
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To: calcowgirl; antceecee; Serenissima Venezia; Don Joe

Drudge is interviewing Xavier ....? who is in favor of the illegals. "We're not invaders, we're not outsiders, we're buying houses, taking over block by block thanks to the almighty dollar," says Xavier.

"White women aren't having babies as much as they used to because they are pursuing careers," Xavier continues...

Oh my gosh, here comes Cesar Chavez Day, and now the Farm Workers are out protesting!

Dios mio!


449 posted on 03/26/2006 7:29:05 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Walk softly, carry a big stick... and don't forget to connect the dots ...)
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To: La Enchiladita

Many more marches are being planned and organized. It's just the beginning.


450 posted on 03/26/2006 7:30:50 PM PST by deltabravo
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To: deltabravo

That sounds ominous. Are there any you know of specifically?


451 posted on 03/26/2006 7:41:25 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Walk softly, carry a big stick... and don't forget to connect the dots ...)
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To: La Enchiladita

We're going to see another week of this, at least.


452 posted on 03/26/2006 8:05:15 PM PST by calcowgirl
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To: calcowgirl

Drudge said an even bigger demonstration is coming on April 10, but he didn't say where.

This is enough watching what is happening; we have got to get out and stand up for our country next time.


453 posted on 03/26/2006 8:11:37 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Walk softly, carry a big stick... and don't forget to connect the dots ...)
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To: Jack Black
The FCC should pass a law forbidding Spanish language radio on the AM and FM bands. Perhaps people who want to buy XM or Sirius can get that, like porno.

The FCC does not pass laws and if a law were passed banning spanish, that would be a huge 1st amendment violation. Second, I have XM and there is no porno on it. Third, you lame attempt to equate spanish as similar to porn is absurd. It is possibly more absurd than the signs the protesters are carrying.

454 posted on 03/26/2006 11:17:54 PM PST by staytrue
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