Illegal immigrants, supporters plan protests across Florida

sun-sentinel ^ | May 1, 2006 | LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ

[brytlea]

HOMESTEAD -- Illegal immigrants and their allies in Florida gathered Monday at marches, prayers and demonstrations on a planned national day of economic protest, boycotting work, school and shopping to show their importance to the country.

At the state's first event of the day, police estimated that about 1,200 people marched in the rural city of Homestead, home to one the state's largest Mexican immigrant populations and many major growers of fruits, vegetables and nursery plants.

Protesters waved Mexican, U.S. and Central American flags, recited the pledge of allegiance in English and held a moment of silence for those who died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexican border. Unlike in previous marches, most signs were written in English, possibly due to the backlash over the release of a Spanish-language version of the national anthem.

[brytlea]

What's happening in my area. susie

[pabianice]

One cannot help but notice that the MSM is one foot away from the "Crowd'" indicating thousands. But cable news shows aerial views of just 100 people or so. LOL!

[darkwing104]

Haven't seen any protests here...

[mtbopfuyn]

to show their importance to the country

For beggars, they're a bit full of themselves.

[kingattax]

LEGAL immigrants should organize a protest day of their own.

[brytlea]

Of course, how fun would only a few people be?
susie

[JamesP81]

One cannot help but notice that the MSM is one foot away from the "Crowd'" indicating thousands. But cable news shows aerial views of just 100 people or so. LOL!

That's not good. I want there to be tens of thousands of them. Let the cameras record the disloyal, subversive, communist, criminal invaders in all their glory. Maybe then something will get done.

[mlc9852]

People who work are not beggars.

[george76]

[usmcobra]

me neither, however I did fly an American flag on my car in support for LEGAL immigrants

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

Supposedly 4-5 thousand will be marching here today in the small town of Bullhead City AZ. Absolutely freaken amazing we are putting up with this illegal criminal actives.

[ConservativeStatement]

I just had on CNBC. The host, Mark Haines, had two guests with opposing views. Haines, the host, then asked the anti-illegal immigrant guest if he was a "xenophobe, because it certainly sounds like it." When the guest, who ancestry is Armenian and mentioned the Ottoman Empire, explained his position, Haines rolled his eyes and then called him out saying "we are all immigrants except native Americans." Haines, who embarrassed himself IMO, kept emphasizing the word IMMIGRANT as opposed to illegal immigrant.

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

Illegal immigrant workers are thieves.

[nicmarlo]

Turn on C-Span

LEGAL IMMIGRANTS are CONDEMNING the ILLEGAL ALIENS.

[brytlea]

And unfortunately even FOX news is calling them immigrants this morning. Frustrating.
susie

[mlc9852]

If they get amnesty, they won't be thieves any longer. We'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.

[tuvals]

So, let's start the round-up! Illegal, or unlawful, describes that which is either prohibited or not authorized by law. In general, conduct is made illegal by statute, rule, or regulation. Rules make conduct illegal in a non-legal setting. For example, rules often dictate how a game is played. Statutes make conduct illegal and are punishable by law. Violation of a statute can result in civil forfeiture or criminal prosecution. Regulations are created by administrative agencies. Violation of a regulation often results in administrative law proceedings or legal action.

[Jeff Chandler]

Any news on how the Brown Out is developing nationwide?

[brytlea]

I haven't heard anything, other than people are gathering in places like Houston. I just have Fox on tho. I have to go out later today (besides, I have to buy stuff!) but I suspect there won't be anything right here. Then again...
susie

[R.W.Ratikal]

Great opportunity to round up the illegal aliens and deport them and their supporters.

Place a line of National Guards across the northern part of the state and net 'em as they mill around demanding rights.


BTW. Since when does the U. S. Constitution protect the rights of non citizens?