Posted on 04/23/2008 3:29:54 AM PDT by WildcatClan
DENVER A Colorado legislator known for kicking a photographer was ordered to leave the podium of the state House of Representatives on Monday because he called Mexican workers "illiterate peasants."
State Rep. Douglas Bruce, who has a history of provoking controversy, made the comment during debate on a bill that would allow the state to help immigrant workers get temporary federal visas. The measure is intended to ease a shortage of farm workers in the state.
"I would like to have the opportunity to state at the microphone why I don't think we need 5,000 more illiterate peasants in Colorado," Bruce said.
His outburst drew an audible gasp from the House.
"How dare you," said state Rep. Kathleen Curry, a Democrat who was serving as chairwoman during the debate. She told the Republican lawmaker he was no longer recognized to speak.
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“Colorado Lawmaker Calls Mexican Workers ‘Illiterate Peasants’” yes, yes, so what’s your point? You mean they are not?
Right, I’m sure that they’re really just a bunch of Ph.D’s that want to come here to pick fruit.
What about first amendment right's? He should sue.
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC9uZq6HCSo
Even the Repugnicans are turning on him it would seem.
I work part time in a kitchen and there is a young guy who is illiterate in Spanish and English. The congressman is tactless, but correct.
Thank goodness - at least they aren’t bitter, gun toting, religious nuts.
Thank goodness - at least they aren’t bitter, gun toting, religious nuts.
Typical white person.
The ones who are coming here are mostly illiterate peasants. The accountants and lawyers stay in Mexico, where they can make a decent living. Remember that the government of Mexico was setting up night classes here because of this.
Next time he speaks, I want to show up with a big foam #1 hand and a bag of peanuts!
Good thing he didn’t call them a bunch of wetbacks!
It takes a village of illiterate peasants to bring you your fruits and veggies.
How dare you say what cannot be said about the prospect of 5,000 more voting Democrats?
That’s illiterate peasant criminal invaders.
Next thing you know he’ll be calling Barrack and Michelle a coupla spoiled little snots.
I guess Kathleen Curry (D) wants another 5,000 illiterate voters to ensure her reelection.
“Bruce likely won’t keep his position after the Mult-Culti’s get finished whining.”
We need all the conservatives we can get in Colorado. Of course I don’t know if he’s conservative or not but if he stays he’ll have to be re-educated to the satisfaction of the Emo elite in the state house.
Not all Republicans are turning on Bruce but he sure knows how to jerk the Democrats chains. It remains to be seen if he can keep his seat but he’s in a very conservative area of Colorado. Remember too, Bruce is the author of our TABOR amendment, which the free spending state legislators from both parties hate.
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