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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Sure. They have shown contempt for our laws by coming here illegally. People who have contempt for some laws, will tend to have contempt for others. Because they have avoided the legal immigration process they have not had to do things like 1) learn English b) learn about the history of the USA and our system of government and c) take an oath renouncing their allegience to Mexico. As it turns out these are pretty important things that historically all immigrants have done that have helped us greatly remain "from many, one".
The half million marching with Mexican flags are an afront to real Americans. The signs and speeches show a deep antipathy for the USA. Therefore they should leave, as they are bad for our nation. As for your second point only socialists believe the government needs more and more taxes. With fewer low income, uninsured people we would spend far less. Open immigration and the welfare state do not mix. If the liberals and socialists want open borders then they must agree to eliminate all the freebees, else we go broke.
The border states are in far worse shape than the non-border states. Most illegals do pay some taxes. Sales taxes do not depend on residency. Legalizing them will not suddenly make criminal employers act legitimately. The additional taxes will not offset the huge increase in services for all these poor new citizens, who will be fully entitled. Section 8, WICK, Welfare, Food Stamps, free education, free hospitals, job training, even prisons. All cost money and all are adversely used by the new class of ignorant Mexican immigrants. Mexico has a small middle class, these people are not part of it. Many do not even read Spanish, much less English!
It is an absurd idea that you fix rampant lawbreaking by ignoring or rewarding it, which is what amnesty programs do.
They MUST ALL GO! No other solution will work. If they are the legitimate hard working people they claim to be they can reapply to work, or become citizens from Mexico and be evaluated by us, using our standards. We DO NOT NEED millions and millions of poor, illiterate, angry and socialist-oriented Mexicans in America.
This will end in tragedy, as invasions of this type always have.
Study the history of Rome.
Perhaps this should be a litmus test.
To make us look bad for defending ourselves?
That makes all the difference.
I just tuned in to Drudge and he is on the subject of the illegals, interviewing ... who ...? I'll find out in a minute.
watch him change his tune when he is up for reelection. If Americans only had long term memories.
Yes some vote but most live under the radar. Most do not vote
Drudge is interviewing Xavier ....? who is in favor of the illegals. "We're not invaders, we're not outsiders, we're buying houses, taking over block by block thanks to the almighty dollar," says Xavier.
"White women aren't having babies as much as they used to because they are pursuing careers," Xavier continues...
Oh my gosh, here comes Cesar Chavez Day, and now the Farm Workers are out protesting!
Dios mio!
Many more marches are being planned and organized. It's just the beginning.
That sounds ominous. Are there any you know of specifically?
We're going to see another week of this, at least.
Drudge said an even bigger demonstration is coming on April 10, but he didn't say where.
This is enough watching what is happening; we have got to get out and stand up for our country next time.
The FCC does not pass laws and if a law were passed banning spanish, that would be a huge 1st amendment violation. Second, I have XM and there is no porno on it. Third, you lame attempt to equate spanish as similar to porn is absurd. It is possibly more absurd than the signs the protesters are carrying.
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