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Fear drives many illegal immigrants from Mexico to Oklahoma
NewsOK.com ^ | July 18, 2010 | BY RON JACKSON

Posted on 07/18/2010 6:23:32 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

Jessica, 18, is a newly arrived illegal immigrant from Monterrey, Mexico. And based on anecdotal evidence and statewide statistics, she is far from alone.

Mexican nationals appear to be entering Oklahoma illegally as steadily as ever for work, family and sanctuary from a violent homeland.

Clutching fake documents, Jessica crossed the border checkpoints undetected. She reunited with her father who had been living in Oklahoma illegally for years. Today she attends an Oklahoma City high school and dreams of becoming a teacher.

Violence in Mexico has skyrocketed since December 2006, when President Felipe Calderon deployed federal police to battle warring drug cartels on the border. The Mexican government estimates the death toll at more than 22,700.

"People are trying to flee the violence,” said Michael Brooks-Jimenez, an Oklahoma City attorney whose services are sought by Mexican immigrants. "Every week I have families come to me, asking if there is a way they can legally obtain asylum for an uncle or a sibling who owns a business and is being threatened with extortion or death.

"Sadly, I tell them all the same thing. There's nothing we can do.”

(Excerpt) Read more at newsok.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Oklahoma
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnesty; failure; illegalimmigration; socialism
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Clutching fake documents, Jessica crossed the border checkpoints undetected. She reunited with her father who had been living in Oklahoma illegally for years. Today she attends an Oklahoma City high school and dreams of becoming a teacher.”

Things are tough all over. This woman is in America ILLEGALLY. She has no right to be here. Period! So are we supposed to feel sorry for her?


21 posted on 07/18/2010 8:18:29 AM PDT by SkipW
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THE AMNESTURDS: "Just here for a better life" --- plotting to takeover the USA.

Reconquista shock troops at Phoenix Capital protest, May 29, 2010.

Why didn't Calderon whine about all of that when he addressed Congress?
Guess he knew he would not get a standing ovation (/snix).

22 posted on 07/18/2010 8:19:08 AM PDT by Liz
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Today she attends an Oklahoma City high school and dreams of becoming a teacher.

I dream of her being caught, tried for a felony (theft from the US in goods, services, etc.), and either imprisoned or forcibly deported to the farthest reaches of South America. That's what I dream of.

23 posted on 07/18/2010 8:24:33 AM PDT by Gaffer ("Profiling: The only profile I need is a chalk outline around their dead ass!")
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To: Coldwater Creek

Yeah! I’m sure Oklahomans are willing to trade their future for a good Taco or Enchilada....for sure....


24 posted on 07/18/2010 8:25:43 AM PDT by Gaffer ("Profiling: The only profile I need is a chalk outline around their dead ass!")
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To: headstamp 2
The Mexican government estimates the death toll at more than 22,700.”

Let that sink in for a minute.

That's nearly 1/2 the number of American soldiers killed in the Vietnam war...

Mark

25 posted on 07/18/2010 8:50:21 AM PDT by MarkL (Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Free ride and free lunch drives illegal immigrants from Mexico to Oklahoma.


26 posted on 07/18/2010 9:27:45 AM PDT by Vaduz
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To: cripplecreek
Maybe its time they armed themselves and took their country back instead of trying to claim this one.

Exactly! Their situation is playing like an old movie where the village peasants are being terrorized by evil bandits they won't defend themselves from.

Seven Samurai, Magnificent Seven, High Plains Drifter, Tombstone, Three Amigos, etc.

27 posted on 07/18/2010 9:35:05 AM PDT by DTogo (High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

But, but, the border is as secure as it ever has been, maybe more so.

I know because my socialist overseers tell me so.


28 posted on 07/18/2010 9:35:11 AM PDT by SpinyNorman (Carbon credits are designed to be the slush fund of the New World Order.)
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To: 1_Inch_Group; 2sheep; 2Trievers; 3AngelaD; 3pools; 3rdcanyon; 4Freedom; 4ourprogeny; 7.62 x 51mm; ..

Ping!


29 posted on 07/18/2010 10:32:03 AM PDT by HiJinx (I can see November from my front porch - and Mexico from the back.)
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To: Badabing Badablonde
Reaganwuzthebest
They are a small state in population and will be quickly overwhelmed and taken over, much faster than California and Texas.

Badabing Badablonde
If there is any extra money to be spent on public health in OK, it will go to the Indians, I guaran-damn-tee it. And it will more than likely be the Indians who will, in the end, drive the illegals out of OK.

Great big `ol YEP.

Folks in Oklahoma have a very short fuse on this. I saw a little old lady checker in the Poetau WallyWorld stare a hole in two illegals when they could not speak any English at her checkout register. They finally walked off, minus their attempted purchases.

I stepped up and she smiled sweetly and was the perfect lady.

.

30 posted on 07/18/2010 10:59:53 AM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Can anyone explain to me HOW the hell were they able to reach Oklahoma?


31 posted on 07/18/2010 12:54:50 PM PDT by max americana
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To: cripplecreek
Personally I think a declaration that illegals are refugees will be Obama’s next trick.

Oh my!

You're right, and that would explain his indifference to what is going on to the south.

32 posted on 07/18/2010 1:08:48 PM PDT by happygrl (Continuing to predict that 0bama will resign)
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To: MarkL
That's nearly 1/2 the number of American soldiers killed in the Vietnam war...

Good analogy. The pace of killing is the same; these figures are for four years (since 2006) and the VN War lasted eight.

Mexico has a smaller population, so the death rate is actually higher.

The real problem in Mexico is that the corruption goes to the top. They don't have a J. Edgar Hoover or a Guiliani to close them down.

Our problem also goes to the top (Dodd/Frank/Obama).

It's just that it doesn't include a body count.

33 posted on 07/18/2010 1:20:45 PM PDT by happygrl (Continuing to predict that 0bama will resign)
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To: Old Student

Bttt


34 posted on 07/18/2010 4:11:24 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: Old Student
I told you folks that ran, this crap would be waiting for you!

From the link:

"Why did I come (to Oklahoma)?”

Miguel Banuelrs is arguably as connected to his community as anyone. He owns a meat market, bakery and money wire service at NW 29 Street and Western Avenue in south Oklahoma City, an area saturated in Hispanic culture.

One can buy authentic Hispanic food from aging trucks parked along NW 29, or gaze at storefront windows decorated with colorful pinatas, Spanish signs and Mexican flags.

http://newsok.com/immigrant-influx-continues/article/3477205

35 posted on 07/19/2010 5:41:38 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: Old Student
You can run, but ya can't hide.....

Oklahoma - Hispanic birthrate fuels population growth

Oklahoman Published: July 19, 2010

One in four prekindergarten-aged children in Oklahoma County is Hispanic, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In Tulsa County, the number of Hispanic prekindergarteners has more than doubled since 2000, according to the estimates.

36 posted on 07/19/2010 5:50:39 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: dragnet2

Personally, I think you’re a troll. You insult people, but don’t answer questions, just repeat yourself. Have a nice day, and consider yourself on “IGNORE”


37 posted on 07/20/2010 10:41:56 AM PDT by Old Student
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To: Old Student
Personally, I think you’re a troll.

LOL...

Folks like you need to grow a thicker hide, and face up to reality.

Why did I come (to Oklahoma)?” One can buy authentic Hispanic food from aging trucks parked along NW 29, or gaze at storefront windows decorated with colorful pinatas, Spanish signs and Mexican flags.

38 posted on 07/20/2010 11:06:14 AM PDT by dragnet2
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