Posted on 04/02/2006 5:03:54 AM PDT by Supernatural
This thread is meant to be a discussion on what we, the citizens of the United States, can do to make our politicians aware that we are fed up with the invasion of our country by illegal aliens. How can we fight back? What are our options? Which options have the best chance of working?
We have a chance to put some pressure on our elected representatives because this is an election year. The only real weapon we have to use against our representatives is our vote.
There has been some discussion as to what we might be able to do on several other threads. Some ideas suggested were:
A national rally and march to be held at some future date in Washington, D.C. that should be done before our legislators pass any new bill concerning the illegal aliens.
A campaign to send postcards informing our representatives on our feelings about the illegal aliens.
Make telephone calls to our representatives' offices.
Some other options:
Rallys and marches in several main locations around the country on the same day, such as in Washington, D.C., a city in Texas and a city in California.
Rallys and marches in many cities around the country on the same day.
A petition campaign where volunteers gather signatures of registered voters and forward the petitions to our representatives.
In addition to what I have here, FReepers are encouraged to add their own ideas or to pick the plan that they think will work the best. Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of any plan.
I think the rally and march ideas will be the hardest plan to execute. Permits will be required which would not be that much of a problem. Enlisting guest speakers, getting P.A. equipment together, paying for sanitation facilities (portapotties), paying for cleanup and paying for insurance and security make this the most difficult option. Travel and lodging make this option somewhat time consuming and expensive. There is also the possibility of violence being instigated by the other side.
I favor a petition campain. Here is why and here is how I think we could work it.
Many on FR would be willing to send in a postcard. But if friends, acquantinces and co-workers are approached about sending their representative a postcard many simply would not bother to do it. Too much work for them.
It would be much easier to get them to sign their names and addresses on a petition. It is something that they could do immediately.
If each interested person on FR could print up a petition and get 20 signatures on it and send it in that could mean a lot of signatures.
If each interested person on FR could get 20 signatures on a petition and pass out other petitions to his friends and other interested people to get 20 signatures on, that would be a lot more signatures. The FReeper could collect all the petitions from his friends and others and send them all in at once.
We need some ideas on how the petition should be worded. Most of us have printers and we can print our own petitions.
In addition to the petition, FReepers could be encouraged to call and to write their representatives. Let them know that we mean business.
Please discuss any ideas you have on this thread. What do you think is the best idea or combination of ideas? Do you have any ideas to add?
We need to generate an offense, so let's roll!
Already sent email to Ohio's senators.Told them that after 35 years of voting a solid ticket,if there is any amnesty for illegals then I am done with all things Republican.
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Kristinn; Angelwood; trooprally; bufordP
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Our Senators listen to Vicente Fox more than their constituents.
I've tried. All of them are on the same page regardless of party. We will have open borders and movement of labor. Whether we like it or not, the people have lost control of the country and the politics.
I talked to Kristinn about a rally in D.C. late last week.
He was for the idea, but I haven't heard back from him yet.
National ID swipe card in a national database. Swipe it and it would bring up a photo front and side and part of your SS# would have to be keyed in. Large fines that would be split with whistleblowers for any and all misuse.
Keep powder dry!
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Always good advice.
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Tell each company that will be working around your property that they better not send any illegal workers.
On the illegals militant websites they boycott certain businesses who support ANTI-illegal legislation and give donations to that cause, so we should boycott the traitors who support open borders and who employ illegals, Like the builders who build new homes and employ all illegals.
Support House and Senate members who passed and are for HR4437 and even tougher legislation like Cornyn, Tancredo, JD Hayworth, Kyl, etc vote out the ones like Specter, Mccain who are on the side of the liberals like kennedy.
Walk out of restaurants and hotels when you suspect that the hispanic workers may be illegals.
Don't vacation at any mexican destination, go to Bahamas or
any Island destination.
Hit these businesses and locations where it hurts most, their pocketbook!
We taxpayers are being made to pay for welfare and medicaid
and school taxes to support these ingrates disrespectful mexican flag wavers protest by not giving the traitor companies anymore money!!
Good website, thanks!!
Good ideas!
The unions need to be pushed on this issue in order to force the Democrats to split on the issue. How can the unions justify supporting those who are perpetuating low-wage non-union workers to be in this country driving down wages?
The private sector unions in construction, farming, trucking, and other industries should be the focus. If they apply pressure, the Senate and House Democrats will start folding under the guise of protecting the American worker.
Thanks for your input.
I'm with you, I don't think the unions are very happy with the situation. Their dues paying members are dwindling and their political powerbase along with it.
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