Posted on 03/25/2006 4:34:12 PM PST by calcowgirl
Joining what some are calling the nation's largest mobilization of immigrants ever, hundreds of thousands of people boisterously marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to protest federal legislation that would crack down on undocumented immigrants, penalize those who help them and build a security wall on the U.S. southern border. Spirited crowds representing labor, religious groups, civil-rights advocates and ordinary immigrants stretched over 26 blocks of downtown Los Angeles from Adams Blvd. along Spring Street and Broadway to City Hall, tooting kazoos, waving American flags and chanting "Si se puede!" (Yes we can!). The crowd, estimated by police at more than 500.000, represented one of the largest protest marches in Los Angeles history, surpassing Vietnam War demonstrations and the 70,000 who rallied downtown against Proposition 187, a 1994 state initiative that denied public benefits to undocumented migrants.
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Many of the marchers were immigrants themselves — both legal and illegal -- from Mexico and Central America. Some had just crossed the border, while others had been here for decades. There were construction workers and business owners; families with young children and people in wheelchairs. Throughout the afternoon, protesters heard speakers demand a path toward legalization and denounce HR 4437, which would tighten border enforcement and crack down on employers who hire undocumented workers.
The rally was organized by numerous unions, religious organizations and immigrant rights groups and publicized through Spanish-language media, which encouraged participants to wear white to symbolize peace and bring American flags. The mostly peaceful march stretched over 26 blocks, shutting down streets and tying up traffic around downtown for hours. Police estimated the crowd at 500,000... Participants said the massive mobilization shows that immigrants' voices must be heard and that they are contributing to the country's economy.
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Pat has a lot of silly ideas. Pat came real close to getting al gore elected in 2000. Pat is an isolationist.
My advice is to argue your points for getting rid of the illegals without bringing up pat.
Crazy isn't it?
Great (sane) advice.
FYI, this is often called a real estate crash.
Be careful what you wish for.
That should tell you that this is all political...because George Bush hasn't treated them any worse than Clinton did...or Reagan (who did give them amnesty)...but he is HATED.
WHY?? Because there are Dem/lib forces behind the protesting...like Soros, ACLU...
However, I would caution people that intend to either vote 3rd party, or stay away from the polls in November...that if they do vote that way...and the dems get control of at least one, maybe two houses of Congress...
We will be in a lot more danger...because they WILL vote to pull troops out from Iraq...which tells all countries, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, IRAN, N. Korea, Russia...that we will NOT finish a fight.
Please just think about the long term consequences because if the dems DO win...these people in the pictures WILL get amnesty immediately.
Too late.
We passed the inflection point over ten years ago here in California. The only question left on the table is how bloody the crackup is going to be.
Sad how Bush doesn't even get much political capital from sucking up to the Hispanic vote.
calling him a racist pig
we have created nations of "minority whining"....
"I have hired Mexican immigrants with good results "
Were they legal ?
I agree.
Failure to Launch is a current movie that I have not seen.
It is about parents trying to get their kid to move out of the house.
There are probably more than few kids who have failed to launch.
Amen, sister!
I am sick, literally. Came down with a cold today, wonder if it had to do with knowing what's coming.
I'm closer to the scene than just about anyone. There was a lot of helicopter activity all day. I stayed very close to home.
My only consolation is all of you who care as much as I do.
And, I'm watching MAD TV, it's so good.
Girding for battle. I'll be making phone calls on Monday, writing letters and e-mails.
On 3/12, LA Times ran a front page story on a brand new high school, located south of Downtown Los Angeles. Nice facilities...But, there are problems. That new school is number one among all LA Unified high schools in one category: Crimes. Drug sales...Fights...Gangs...One day, an assistant principal found a handgun in a classroom. (I will try to post this article.)
I am sure that most students, attending that new high school, are illegals...Hey, homeowners of Los Angeles, you paid additional property taxes for that school.
Funny but we aren't the first generation to see this. There were people in my Grandmother's and Grandfather's families that needed more than a little push.
I don't paint all young people with the same bad brush though.
I'll be slammed by work Monday , but keep me in touch with what you are doing.
Thanks for the report on the Villaraigosa interview.
Is this Tony, speaking to his "people?"
Classic case of trying to please your enemies. They aren't interested in being pleased, they are only interested in gaining power.
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