Letter: What rights do illegal immigrants have?

Saturday, April 15, 2006 | 7:34 a.m.

I am sending you this letter because I refuse to believe that the protests of illegal immigrants should count more than the voice and votes of U.S. citizens. As a tax-paying citizen, I am disgusted that hundreds of thousands of people - many here illegally - have taken to our streets demanding rights for illegal immigrants.

Since when do "illegal" immigrants have rights? What right do they have to march on our streets carrying foreign flags, demanding voting, driving and other "rights" while threatening "action"?

As a concerned citizen, I am outraged that the Senate is even considering granting any form of amnesty to illegal immigrants. I am opposed to any bill that includes a guest worker or amnesty plan for illegal immigrants or otherwise rewards illegal immigrants with legal status or privileges.

Also, I want Congress to take immediate action to secure our borders. This should be a top national security priority - we must stop the illegal invasion into our country.

A.J. Maimbourg, Las Vegas