Posted on 08/04/2007 7:26:35 PM PDT by SarahParalegal
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Welcome to Small Town Defenders! Submitted by Small Town Defender on Tue, 2006-06-13 04:01. :: We need your help! Your contribution will help us win this fight! Send a check or money order to: City of Hazleton Legal Defense Fund, c/o Mayor Lou Barletta City Hall, 40 N. Church St., Hazleton, PA 18201 Or donate online to Small Town Defenders using a safe and secure online form provided through an industry leader in the online fundraising world.
I’m Lou Barletta, the proud Mayor of the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
I believe the United States of America is the greatest nation on Earth. People who are in this country have an incredible amount of opportunities and blessings.
But some people have taken advantage of America’s openness and tolerance. Some come to this country and refuse to learn English, creating a language barrier for city employees. Others enter the country illegally and use government services by not paying taxes or by committing crime on our streets, further draining resources here in Hazleton.
Recent crimes – such as a high-profile murder, the discharge of a gun at a crowded city playground, and drug busts – have involved illegal immigrants. Some of those allegedly involved in those crimes were detained by other law enforcement officials over the years, but were somehow allowed to remain in this country. They eventually migrated into Hazleton, where they helped create a sense of fear in the good, hardworking residents who are here legally.
Illegal aliens in our City create an economic burden that threatens our quality of life.
With a growing problem and a limited budget, I could not sit back any longer and allow this to happen. I needed to act!
That’s why I drafted the Illegal Immigration Relief Act, a measure designed to say enough is enough.
To the residents of Hazleton, I say thank you for your support. To our recently arrived legal immigrants, I say welcome to our City. I wish you all the best and hope the United States and Hazleton can be a place where your dreams come true. I am proud to represent you as your Mayor.
And to illegal immigrants and those who would hire or abet them in any way, I say your time is up. You are no longer welcome.
There are thousands of small towns and cities across America like Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
I hope the steps we’re taking in Hazleton to defend ourselves will inspire others to become small town defenders.
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