tho many might question where their true loyalties lie,
and with good cause, imo..
Posted on 05/22/2006 7:09:20 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
As several hundred immigrants rallied on the west steps of the Capitol, the Assembly on Monday voted for a resolution calling on President Bush and Congress to reject extreme immigration laws.
The party-line vote was symbolic, but the debate showcased the ideological emotions that have divided lawmakers in California and Washington, D.C.
On one side, Democrats led by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez of Los Angeles said Congress should give an estimated 12 million immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally a path to citizenship. But Republicans insisted that immigrants who have crossed the border illegally should not be rewarded for breaking American laws.
The Assembly passed the resolution 42-26.
"We have an obligation to protect our borders, but we also have an opportunity to have laws that are reflective of the needs of this country," Nunez said.
Republicans lined up against the measure, complaining that Democrats had polarized the debate by describing a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives as "mean-spirited, shortsighted and anti-immigrant."
In December the House passed a bill that would make it a felony to be in the country illegally, criminalize people who help illegal immigrants and build a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate is considering a measure that more closely adheres to a proposal by President Bush. It calls for stronger enforcement, a new guest worker program and an eventual chance at citizenship for most immigrants in the country illegally.
Seeking to add their voice to the national debate, the Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution asking Congress to stand up to "the extremists' voices" that drove the immigration debate in the House. Assembly Republicans tried to weaken the resolution but came up short on the votes.
"Using language like this I think is inflammatory," said Assemblyman Rick Keene, R-Chico.
Assemblyman Mark Wyland, R-Del Mar, said the federal government should reimburse California for the $10.5 billion a year that it cost the state to care for illegal immigrants.
"The immigration debate I think is about following the rules," said Assemblyman Chuck Devore, R-Irvine. "While we all celebrate immigrants and understand many people would like to come to the United States, we ought to follow the rules."
At the rally outside the Capitol, the Rev. Oscar Gutierrez said the Assembly's resolution was heartening for the crowd, which had gathered to lobby lawmakers for improved immigrant services.
"We need just laws for everybody, laws that respect human rights," said Gutierrez, a priest at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, a Roman Catholic cathedral a few blocks from the Capitol.
Assemblyman Mark Wyland, R-Del Mar, said the federal government should reimburse California for the $10.5 billion a year that it cost the state to care for illegal immigrants.
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1/10th of the General Fund goes to care for illegal immigrants.
California is no longer run by Americans.
That includes the cost of education,healthcare,prison cells and welfare for illegals in California.
Say Hi to Vicente Fox when he visits later this week and blow him a kiss. He'll really appreciate it for taking care of all his country folk for him and his destitute gubamint.
The Hispanic politicians (who have almost literally taken over California's states Senate and Assembly) have their idea of "fair immigration reform" being wide open borders, the entire state speak Spanish, and kill Proposition 13 so that homeowners can be taxed to death and out of their homes in order to pay for all the new illegal aliens they hope will pour into the state. The assemblyman in this article -- Fabian Nunez -- was (and probably still is) a member of the Chicano student and racist group MEChA.
Thank god we are leaving California, we have one year in this third world hellhole left.
Schwarzenegger is buddy buddy now with MEChA boy Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa in order to get the Hispanic vote and even wants to allow the Mayor to have total control of the Los Angeles school district. Also one of the Democrats running for governor -- Phil Angelides -- has MEChA boy state assembly member Fabian Nunez as his campaign manager. CALIFORNIA IS LOST.
While the Federal government bears the largest responsibility for border security and illegal aliens, giving ANY funds to Kaliforniastan would be the most unwise use of resources possible.The wise course would be to cut off ALL Federal support to blue counties in the Traitor State.
You are correct, California is lost. But, what people don't realize yet is this type of governing is coming to the Federal govt soon. I admit that it is bad now but just wait. If illegals continue to pour in and have anchor babies and 12 million or more are amnestied (some have already been here 20 yrs and have tons of kids) their children will take over politics. They are the protected class now and will do whatever they want.
LaRaza should be proud.
Didn't California pass a bill backing the impeachment of Bush a few months ago?
The California Democrats had a vote of confidence for President Bush?
The battle lines are becoming all too clear.
"As several hundred immigrants rallied on the west steps of the Capitol, the Assembly on Monday voted for a resolution calling on President Bush and Congress to reject extreme immigration laws."
Since the Senate bill is extreme, I take it as a sign they opposed that bill. (/sarc)
"Assemblyman Mark Wyland, R-Del Mar, said the federal government should reimburse California for the $10.5 billion a year that it cost the state to care for illegal immigrants."
... OR, Cali could cut their own welfare bill by $10 billion by not spending it in the first place, and/or finding ways to reduce that influx.
Roughly 10 percent of Mexico's population of about 107 million is now living in the United States, estimates show. About 15 percent of Mexico's labor force is working in the United States. One in every 7 Mexican workers migrates to the United States.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/05/21/MNGFQIVNAF1.DTL&type=politics
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