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Outrage after taco restaurant gives employees “How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant” t-shirts
NBCLATINO/NBCNews.com‎ ^ | 01/08/2013 | Adrian Carrasquillo and Telemundo's Maria Camila Bernal

Posted on 01/08/2013 2:09:35 PM PST by moonshinner_09

Taco Cid, a South Carolina Mexican eatery, has caused controversy after encouraging employees to wear “How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant” t-shirts. The shirt features a box trap with a stick and two tacos meant to lure undocumented immigrants. Latino organizations have responded calling the shirts offensive.

“Of course it’s offensive, it’s meant to be,” says Lisa Navarette, advisor to the president at the National Council of La Raza. “This is simply a failing business trolling for attention. We would recommend people not patronize this place. Sure, because of this insult but really due to the fact that a restaurant this clueless about the Latino community can’t possibly make a decent taco.”

Navarette’s reference to Taco Cid as a failed business, likely comes because it is the only remaining Taco Cid in South Carolina. The rest have been closed. It is also a one-star restaurant on Yelp.com, but most of the reviews have come after this controversy unfolded.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbclatino.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: aliens; immigration; sc
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I really thought this was satire, apparently it's true.what do you think ?
1 posted on 01/08/2013 2:09:46 PM PST by moonshinner_09
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To: moonshinner_09
He certainly struck a nerve with the grievance-politics crowd.
2 posted on 01/08/2013 2:11:06 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (TYRANNY: When the people fear the politicians. LIBERTY: When the politicians fear the people.)
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To: moonshinner_09

I am not upset at all.


3 posted on 01/08/2013 2:12:07 PM PST by bmwcyle (We have gone over the cliff and we are about to hit the bottom)
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To: moonshinner_09

4 posted on 01/08/2013 2:12:40 PM PST by capydick (''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
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To: moonshinner_09

People are too sensitive. Its a joke. Laugh. Or don’t. Either way, move on.

There is no weaker position to be in than that of the offended ... always the victim, rendered useless by a bad joke.

SnakeDoc


5 posted on 01/08/2013 2:13:05 PM PST by SnakeDoctor (Come and take it.)
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To: moonshinner_09

Replace the two tacos with a EBT card and a Welfare check and you have the situation in California...


6 posted on 01/08/2013 2:15:54 PM PST by GraceG
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To: bmwcyle

I got caught and I’m not even an immigrant!


7 posted on 01/08/2013 2:16:48 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: moonshinner_09

Outrage? Its hilarious.


8 posted on 01/08/2013 2:18:10 PM PST by skeeter
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To: moonshinner_09

We are open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays — in observance of a day of worship.

If you do not agree with our views on ILLEGAL immigrants, please do not patron our establishment. If you agree with our view on American Equality in citizenship and tax fairness, then show your support and come join us for lunch or dinner.

We look forward to serving you!
http://www.tacocid.com/
This about is straightforward ..


9 posted on 01/08/2013 2:21:50 PM PST by moonshinner_09
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To: capydick

What a great t-shirt!!!!

How about an INS shirt? How would the ‘Lateeeeeno community’ feel about that?


10 posted on 01/08/2013 2:28:40 PM PST by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: moonshinner_09

Where can I buy one?


11 posted on 01/08/2013 2:29:20 PM PST by WellyP (question!)
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To: capydick

All its missing is Speedy Gonzales trying to steal the tacos - AliveeeVa!


12 posted on 01/08/2013 2:30:10 PM PST by Gasshog (Welcome to the United States of Stupidos!)
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To: GraceG
Replace the two tacos with a EBT card and a Welfare check and you have the situation in California...

LOL! So true.

I remember when they banned the Frito Bandito erasers from the bags of Fritos :(

13 posted on 01/08/2013 2:31:41 PM PST by Jane Long (Philippians 2:11)
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To: moonshinner_09

If you have a few free minutes check out 29 reviews of Taco Cid...http://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-cid-west-columbia
One says...I was lured with the promise of tacos and now I can’t leave! If you eat here please bring your birth certificate, social security card, state ID, and if necessary your green card! Failure to provide these will result being trapped in a box.

Les va a dar chorro!


14 posted on 01/08/2013 2:33:20 PM PST by moonshinner_09
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He should replace the tacos with an EBT card for bait.


15 posted on 01/08/2013 2:34:41 PM PST by Iron Munro (I Miss America, don't you?)
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To: moonshinner_09

16 posted on 01/08/2013 2:34:56 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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LOL — Thanks for sharing that; the reviewer definitely has a sense of humor.


17 posted on 01/08/2013 2:39:11 PM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: moonshinner_09

Where can I buy one?


18 posted on 01/08/2013 2:42:04 PM PST by wastedyears (My life mostly completely turned around in a few weeks. Now to leave NY...)
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To: moonshinner_09
My favorite mexican food joint...

The Illegal Burrito, Mexican food so fresh it should be deported.

19 posted on 01/08/2013 2:44:21 PM PST by SENTINEL (I lie, I cheat, I steal, I communize, I sacrifice unborn babies, I'm Harry Reid and I'm a mormon)
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To: tumblindice

http://www.jeffersonreview.com/2010/10/the-destructive-nature-of-grievance-based-politics/

Jackson-Sharpton-Farrakhan/Navarette, Mr. and Mrs.-La Raza/muslims-CAIR
How do you say, in Ebonics, Spanish and Arabic: “Go s*** in your hats”?


20 posted on 01/08/2013 2:45:36 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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