Posted on 10/25/2007 7:13:55 AM PDT by chicagolady
CRYSTAL LAKE A group of McHenry County College students got an impromptu civics lesson from college President Walt Packard Wednesday when they presented Packard with a petition protesting a controversial presentation scheduled later this week.
Members of Latinos Unidos, the colleges Hispanic student organization, gathered more than 400 signatures in three days from students who opposed the college agreeing to rent space to the Illinois Minuteman Project. The petition also asked the college to prohibit groups such as the anti-illegal immigration organization from using the facilities.
They bring ideas that are opposite what the Latinos Unidos mission is, Latinos Unidos co-leader and Student Senate President Emmanuel Martinez said. We think well have a group that will go against what weve been trying to do and build on the campus.
The Minuteman Project is scheduled to convene its program at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The seminar, which will feature an Ohio sheriff known for his tough stance on illegal immigrants, will come two months and one lawsuit after organization advocates originally had planned.
It also follows a seminar conducted at the college by the McHenry County Peace Group on civil rights and the benefits of immigration.
Packard told students that the college couldnt accept one group and deny another. Because the campus is open to the public, he said, it is open to rental from any organization that completes the proper applications and provides insurance.
Packard also called on the Hispanic students to be ambassadors for their cause.
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What is the mission of Latino Unidos?
Latinos Unidos = La Raza’s campus gestapo
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Once again a Hispanic group is trying to destroy freedom of speech. Not the first time they are acting like invaders with their outlandish sense of entitlement.
Yes, they are, thank G-d, against what you are trying to do. The open border Latino groups should be given free media time to voice what they are trying to do. The Minute Men would be overwhelmed with new members.
Sounds like a great idea!!
No....you seem to have a good grasp of the situation....
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