U.S. workers and taxpayers pay heavy price for illegal immigration (Phyllis Schlafly)

Town Hall ^ | 4/24/2006 | Phyllis Schlafly

[Brian Allen]

<< As I posted before, " ... a job an American won't do is a job that doesn't need doing ... " >>

Absolutely!

[timestax]

just kidding..

[Lancey Howard]

I think the GOP wants lots of illegals here because they dilute the power of the unions (although they can't say that out loud), and the Democrats want lots of illegals here because they see lots of new welfare-recipients/government-addicts/Democrat-voters down the line (and the Democrats can't say that out loud, either).

What a conundrum!

[ARE SOLE]

Hi DG,

I was there and the opposition did have to be separated from the good guys. The cops acted quickly. Believe me they would have came out the losers if they had pushed the issue.

The good guys outnumbered the losers by a wide margin. The bad guys were self labled communists and America haters plus a few self proclaimed illegals with signs saying the border crossed them. All blowing whistles, banging drums and calling everyone on our side racists. The usual BS. We gave more than we got and it was a lot of fun.

What was new and encouraging was one black speaker after another demanding the law be followed, insisting this is America and that we should be speaking English and that we should not encourge spanish in any way. They protested how thier kids could not work as local business demanded workers speak Spanish.

The Crispus Attucks Brigade (black minutemen) were well recieved and passed out US flags. There were white Minutemen there as well.

Besides Ted Hayes,an LA. based homeless activist and full on conservative and the guy who organized the event, Terry Anderson a local black anti illlegal immigration radio personality spoke, Terry's motto is "If you aint mad, you aint paying attention.

I was treated warmly as one of the (too few) whites in attendance.

I have never seen such outspoken patriotism from blacks in my life and they are our natural allies in this fight. And they are well aware that this is a defining moment in our nations history and that there is a lot on the line. I was very encouraged.

I spoke with a black woman who agreed blacks and white Americans demonstrating togather helped avoid labels of racism when it is really nationalism and patriotism.

Next rally will be on May 9th, same location.

[Buffettfan]

[[Employment agency manager Linda Swope told The Washington Times: "When they told the guys they would not be needed, they actually cried ... and we cried with them. This is a shame."]]

Now what would have happened if these US workers would have stuck together and said we are NOT letting these Mexicans take our jobs (at least not without a fight or national media spotlight)? This precedent needs to be set somewhere and I believe that it would send a message that we are tired be being played for fools. The party is over. I can't think of any other country in the world where it's citizens would sit idly by while foreigners came in illegally and took over a hugh segment of their job market for lower wages. Political correctness, diversity and multiculturalism will destroy this country from the inside.

[pleikumud]

I don't think anyone really knows how many illegals are in the U.S., or how many are coming in each day. The Federal government seems to have no way of knowing, so I doubt any state or other organization knows either. It could be much higher or much lower than what we hear in the media.

[StarFan]

Now what would have happened if these US workers would have stuck together and said we are NOT letting these Mexicans take our jobs (at least not without a fight or national media spotlight)?

We would have seen hell freeze over. We're not only losing our country, we've lost our spines.

[pigdog]

Perhaps mnot, but it is certainly a great deal more that the 10-12 million "official" number quoted by the MSM and the government as shown by Bear Stearns study.

This study was published in Jan. 2005 and obviously drew from data obtained during 2004. The number derived by methods in this study - 21 million - would almost certainly be above 25 million by now I'd think.

[Wolfie]

Well, if its just screwing taxpayers and workers, it must be ok.

[swampfox98]

"doing work that Americans will not do."

Like George Bush and our Congress who won't defend and protect America from foreign invasion? I'll bet when the Mexicans take over they won't be the push overs our present politicians are.

[swampfox98]

"doing work that Americans will not do."

Like George Bush and our Congress who won't defend and protect America from foreign invasion? I'll bet when the Mexicans take over they won't be the push overs our present politicians are.

[4Freedom]

"What do you call living in this country illegally?"

"I call that de-facto legal status."

"De-facto legal status"???!!!

Ben, that's something that could have been spewed right out of the mouths of Gore, Kennedy, Sharpton, Kerry, or either one of the Clintons.

On the subject of illegal immigration, you sound like a "de-facto" Democrat.

LOL!

[timestax]

bttt

[ElPatriota]

Mr. President, respecfully... why don't you try to see the problem from the perspective of many Americans?... You might get it sir.

[pigdog]

It's actually still de facto ILLEGAL status since they are still here illegally.

Someone should post the Mexican government's position and policies on immigration into Mexico.

[timestax]

bttt

[Tammy8]

So if I rob a bank, or commit any other crime and manage to elude LE at the time, then I would be in de-facto legal status and they should not be able to apprehend me later?

[pigdog]

It might be informative to see how the shoe fits the other guy's foot by checking this information about Mexico's immigration policies.

[Tammy8]

Anyone who says large numbers cannot be deported is actually providing proof that we need a wall and enforcement of immigration laws. They are admitting the problem is beyond their control and they can't fix it. I have yet to hear the President or anyone else supporting a guest worker program or amnesty explain how they will deal with those who overstay their welcome if the new plan is implemented. They say the workers will have to go home after a period of time, but if we can't send those here now illegally home, how would we deal with the same problem later? I have also heard no plan to deal with the illegals who choose not to come forward and be documented under a guest worker plan. Many have already said they want nothing less than blanket citizenship and will not come forward and be documented for a worker program. Illegals feel that would only make it easier to deport them, and many know they would not pass a background check due to a criminal record or other issues.

As far as I am concerned this border needs to be secured immediately and immigration laws need to be enforced. First of all getting control would allow us to know if we even need guest workers, then we could discuss a way to manage that. The truth is if we really secured the border, and enforced the laws, many illegals would deport themselves.

[pigdog]

... and here's some more information on why Sauce for the Goose is Sauce for the Gander.