Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Just a quick note ...
As you are no doubt aware over the last three to four months a number of
efforts have gotten underway to initiate local vigilante groups and/or
militias. The purpose of these groups is to try and deal with this
country's/county's problems regarding illegal immigration. Membership and
participation in these groups are solicited from local residents who are
often armed and have little or no training. As of today, six out of the
seven mayors of the cities in Cochise County have indicated opposition to
the formation of these groups.
This coming Tuesday, at their regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board
of Supervisors will be discussing this issue and may possibly be voting on a
resolution opposing the formation of these groups and calling for the
Federal Government to do its job in protecting the borders of this country.
I'm interested in your opinion on this issue. There are two choices below.
If you would, let me know which one, 1 or 2, that you would most strongly
support.
1. I oppose the creation and operation of armed or unarmed militias and
vigilantes formed for the purpose of combating illegal immigration. I also
recognize there are legitimate and sanctioned authorities such as the United
States Border Patrol and others who can and must address the issues of
illegal immigration. Additionally, I would urge the Federal Government to
recognize and take responsibility, fiscal and otherwise, for problems
associated with illegal immigration.
2. I support the creation and operation of armed or unarmed militias and
vigilantes formed for the purpose of combating illegal immigration. I also
recognize there are legitimate and sanctioned authorities such as the United
States Border Patrol and others who can and must address the issues of
illegal immigration. Additionally, I would urge the Federal Government to
recognize and take responsibility, fiscal and otherwise, for problems
associated with illegal immigration.
The issue of illegal immigration is complex and there are no simple answers.
Although I will probably not be able to respond to everyone, I would be
interested to receive any comments you may be interested in sharing beyond
the simple choices I've given here.
Thank you for your interest. Pat Call.
Patrick Call Chairman, Cochise County Board of Supervisors
1415 W. Melody Lane Bisbee, AZ 85603
520.432.9200
www.cochisecounty.com
email:
PCall@co.cochise.az.us
I select number 2 for the simple reason that NOBODY is going to do what is
required unless THEY get a strong message that the citizenry is fed up with the current do-nothing approach. Absentsome strong message, nothing will change.
Anyone can send the message from anywhere. The more the better. A simple
email will do.
But ... do send a message to tell them to quit sucking their thumbs.
Ben Anderson
Cut and paste and send:
TO:
PCall@co.cochise.az.us
I strongly support:
Number 2. I support the creation and operation of armed or unarmed militias and vigilantes formed for the purpose of combating illegal immigration. I also recognize there are legitimate and sanctioned authorities such as the United States Border Patrol and others who can and must address the issues of illegal immigration. Additionally, I would urge the Federal Government to recognize and take responsibility, fiscal and otherwise, for problems associated with illegal immigration.
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