There have got to be many ways, large and small, this could be accomplished. We could do what you suggested - although Ibelieve that then the federal and state governments would decide they could use the military or national guard against us. That is something we would have to know is in the realm of possibility.
I think just a good old fashioned boycott of one industry at a time that is heavy into illegals. Just stop buying one particular product - lettuce or produce unless you know where and how it is produced. Do you know you can live without fresh produce? We did when I was young, in the winter. You can live without eating chicken (now much healthier), etc. I think if we chose one industry at a time, let others know it would be their turn next, it might work.
Now it would have to be coupled with your idea also - except as I said, be prepared for government intervention. Whether we like to admit it or not, our state governments, in some instances, are just extensions of the federal government.
Isn't it illegal to employ illegals? I thought it was. IF so, why don't we also begin reporting all these people. If the INS or whatever agency is involved got thousands and thousands of tips.
Also, how about reporting some of these people to the IRS. I mean the actual employees. You know most don't pay taxes. This would have to be someone who could get to know these people - but that's not too hard to to in a small town. Just report them to the IRS. Probably nothing will be done, as I am assuming the IRS is protecting them - but what if someone was done.
Do you remember when the state of Texas was considering suing the federal government because of the increased cost of educating the illegals in border schools? What ever happened to that? I think that is when Texas passed the Robin Hood bill.
I actually think, however, the amnesty bill is going to be pushed through congress so fast you better not blink because I think President Bush knows the people are fed up and the elections are over and he can do what he likes. People have short memories and they will forget by 2004.
Great idea and well conceived.
Don't you live in Texas? What part? Just generally speaking--
The sheriff in every county is the top LEO. The feds cannot tell him what to do regarding what laws to enforce or not enforce, that is up to the citizens. The feds that work in "his" county get their concealed weapons permits from the sheriff. He can revoke them in a heartbeat.
I owned a ranch in Lamar County then sold out and moved to Nevada to be closer to the kids.