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Sam Morris / Las Vegas Sun
Activists gather outside the Lloyd George Federal Building in a protest for immigration reform Saturday, April 10, 2010.
By Kyle B. Hansen (contact) 
Published Saturday, April 10, 2010 | 4:56 p.m.
Updated Saturday, April 10, 2010 | 7:26 p.m.
Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse
Thousands of people rallied in downtown Las Vegas Saturday afternoon to demand immediate reform of federal immigration laws.
The crowd was likely smaller than the 10,000 people organizers said were in attendance but was large enough to spill over the steps of the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse and surround the stage set up in the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Much of the three-hour event was a build-up to a speech by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who was introduced by U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., the author of an immigration-reform bill.
Democratic U.S. Reps. Shelley Berkley and Dina Titus of Nevada and state Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford also attended the rally.
“We are going to pass comprehensive immigration reform,” Reid told the crowd. “We need to do this this year. We can’t let excuses like a Supreme Court nomination get in the way.”
Reid promised the legislation would include provisions to secure both the north and south borders, revisions to a guest worker program, and provisions to deal with illegal immigrants already in the country.
“There are no excuses. This is something America needs,” Reid said. “We’re going to do immigration reform just like we did health care reform.”
Some people in attendance expressed frustration that reform has not happened more quickly, despite promising remarks from President Barack Obama during the presidential campaign.
“Our vote must be respected in Washington, D.C.,” Gutierrez said, noting that Hispanics helped elect Obama.
“There are more people going to be deported and divided this year than in the last year of George Bush,” Gutierrez said. “That’s not why I went out to vote. I want to bring about comprehensive immigration reform, and it is time for the House and Senate to act and act immediately.”
The chairman of Reform for America, the organizer of the rally, said he, too, wanted action from Congress and the president.
“Immigrants are workers, taxpayers and citizens, and we want immigration reform and we want it now. We call upon our president to keep his promise,” he said.
In addition to the politicians, organized labor played a major part of the rally, with more than a half-dozen labor leaders speaking.
“We’re here because our immigration system is broken and we’ve got to fix it and we can’t wait,” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said.
Mirella Villagrana, 21, of Las Vegas, said she came to the rally to support immigration reform as a way to show appreciation for her parents, who were immigrants.
“We had opportunities because they brought us here. Now we want to give them a better opportunity,” she said. Her parents were able to get legal residency 15 years after they came to the United States, but they were the “lucky ones,” she said.
“Growing up watching our parents struggle, no one else should have to go through that,” she said.
Carlos Pereza, who came to Las Vegas from Los Angeles for the rally, immigrated to the United States from El Salvador and is now a naturalized citizen.
He said immigrants are just like other Americans.
“I crossed the border. That’s how it was. I cannot change that,” he said. “We came to America. We pay taxes. We buy houses and do all the those things. We even go to Starbucks and buy our lattes.”
His mother is a housekeeper, his stepfather a mechanic; his sisters are in college and his brother is a Marine on his third tour in Iraq, he said.
“That’s integration,” he said. “We speak English; yes, sometimes with an accent, but what else do we need to do for the ‘normal’ Americans to understand that we’re just like them?”
“We want the Senate and Congress to pass a bill about immigration reform and put it on Obama’s desk,” he said. “That’s all we want.”
The only reform needed is to enforce existing laws and require E-verify be used correctly and comprehensively.
That, of course, requires us to vote Reid out to begin with.
Reid is like so out of here.
Could Harry Reid be any more out of touch with his constituents? He's become a doddering old fool.
Well dont bother counting Reid out yet. He has alot of loyal followers. The Tea Baggers had better not underestimate him. He has done more for this state that our other senator. Also his senior position gives Nevada a good voice in the senate. If you want to be poorly represented then vote for the empty suit Sue Lowden.
Harry, what about the pornslappers?
Harry, how much will reform cost us? Why not have the Banks on the Govt bailout giveaway fund this dumb indea?
Harry, go walk the strip and get a touch of reality.
Oh good, he's going to jam this down our throats too....
Harry "the war is lost" Reid should borrow a play from Bart Stupak and bow out gracefully before he gets thumped by a girl in November. Would someome, anyone provide tangible evidence that he ever boxed competitively. Did any of you fans notice that Imam Obummer was no where near a church on Easter Sunday?
It's hilarious to think that people believe that there are enough planes, trains, and automobiles to deport 12 million illegals. Even if there were it would probably take hundreds of thousands of ICE staff and much more detention centers to handle them. Forget about that. The problem is way beyond that simplistic and unrealistic approach. Lets not forget that American business will resist such actions. Of course they'll scream and shout about kicking out illegals but that is simply a cover. American businesses are making a tidy profit with their presence here. After all, they are capitalists before they are Americans.
I don't belive that anyone will broach the subject of making illegals citizens. It is more likely that the solution will be some sort of work permit program so that we can exclude them from services that so many people claim they are taking advantage of.
The police estimated that 3,500 activists attended the rally and most appear to be union activists carrying signs prepared by the SEIU and other unions.
The Review Journal had a little different slant than the LV SUN:
Dave Peter, with Local 1107 of the Service Employees International Union, a major supporter of President Barack Obama, said his organization has made comprehensive immigration reform a priority.
Ian Thienes of Henderson attended the rally with union members of Laborers Local 872. Thienes said about 400 members from his union were expected to attend the rally.
Jose Hernandez, 34, was one of those people. Hernandez, who also said he's an illegal immigrant, lives in Colorado. He's been in the country for five years. He said he attended the rally with about 100 other people from Colorado because he wanted to demonstrate strength in numbers for the cause.
All Reid has to do is INTRODUCE LEGISLATION instead of TALKING ABOUT IT as he has done FOR DECADES.
The guy will pander, pander, pander but has NOT put his name on any legislation in over 30 years.
Run on your RECORD, Harry - not on your PROMISES.
Hint: When at a protest of any kind, if the signs people are holding are professionally made, you know it's a union sponsored event.
If the signs are made from regular people at home, it's not a union sponsored event.
I think Harry should plan a 2000 person pornslapper walk down the strip, arm in arm at the center.
I'm waiting to hear how many illegal aliens were arrested at this rally? I bet not a one.
Why are we employing all the officers on the INS side of Homeland Security. The government could save a lot of money by disbanding this group of no loads. They are a complete waste of taxpayer money and should be ashamed of taking money to just sit around.
If removed those x-officers could compete with illegals for employment just like other American Citizens do. Maybe then they would get the idea.
I can't believe this is happening with America at war.
Activist politician Sen.Harry Reid, must be going to resign his seat in Nevada. Because it's absolutely for sure, he not going to survive the voting booth for midterm elections. UNLESS--Illegal aliens start to commit a federal violation, by voting for him. Remember he also nearly tabled E-Verify, that is now ejecting foreign nationals from the workplace? Join NUMBERSUSA and over a million members to throw out all pro-illegal immigrant politicians
Michael, you ascerbic old b..trd, welcome back.
Thank goodness we have Larry to disseminate the news for us and give it the ol' Tetley Tea Stamp Of Approval or the "Evil Liberal" scarlet L.
He has dedicated his LIFE to it!!!
Excellant point Noindex. SEIU/Unions fingerprints are all over this.
Pathedically amazing! Reid needs to 'outsource' his constituants. He doesn't stand a chance winning with real Amercians now. Obama's disciple.
Pathetic. Another SEIU "sponsored" rally demanding citizenship for lawbreakers. Of course Harry Reid is there doing his usual bootlicking. But Dina Titus? Talk about being bought off by SEIU... Hispandering to the max for both of these clowns.
Remember November 2010:
Bury Harry
Dump Dina
All you have to do is vote. It's that simple.
I change my mind. Reid is out.
Was this an immigration rally or a Union rally? Wow. Look at all those Union signs.
What? No crowd shots? No "dozens" attend rally? No comments about the uni-racial composition of the crowd? No comments about the lack of "racial diversity being a sure sign of racism by the participants? How about some comments about "a bunch of dumb brown guys? How about crude sexual jokes about latinos and illegal aliens generally?
What is wrong with the Liberal Press today?
Ohhhh..I know..This wasn't a tax payer rally attended by tens of thousands worried about paying the freight on this crowd of ..future democratic entitlement recipients and unions goons.
Now I get it..biased reporting..Wonder if there are going to be as many letters to discuss after this rally as there were after the Tea Party rally?..No? I bet not!
This reform is a first step in the right direction. It is action. It will not solve all the problems of imigration but will provide progress on the issue.
One thing that is certain is that we need progress. While there is an uneducated tiny minority so full of hatred they are terming progressive thinkers the new "commies" it is only logical that the world will continue to progress and progressive (as opposed to regressive) thinking will pave the way. Sen. Reid is doing something and not simply talking about what other politicians are doing.
I have always admired the work ethic and ability of the illegal imigrants I have known in my years in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Sure there are a few bad apples but most are simply willing to work hard, very hard, in the hope of a better life for their families.
Teamster (if you're out there) I have a serious question for you. Why do the unions spend so much money on the illegal immigrants?
I find it ironic that Sen. Reid couldn't hear his constituents during the healthcare debate, but he can hear the unions and illegal immigrants demand for immigration reform.
Check out the loons in photo 12.
The loons in photo 12 were paid union guys..Check out the costumes..They look like Southern CA skateboarders...break dancers looking for 15 minutes of fame...All Staged Astroturf. The Union hires the opposition..If those guys were real..they wouldn't be there...The Union has Goons would take care of the ..real deal...don't you think?
Has anyone seen the news about the bombing of the US consulate in Mexico? And the pirates captured by the US navy off the Horn of Africa..
Souper12: Yes I get the part about illegal. As for the part about wanted by the police I doubt. I do not see the police showing up at the rather well populated gatherings of illegals, out in the open, waiting for work by the garden shop or the U-haul rental. I have seen this for decades.
The question is (for you) is why this is and has been tolerated for so long. I think if you call the police because you have spotted a crowd of "wanted criminals" soliciting day labor at your local landscaping venue not much will result. Why is this? You are right it is technically illegal. However one needs to look at the scale of the issue and the societal forces that have evolved the situation. What we need to do as a country is take steps on documentation. This reform is in the interest of our national security in that regard.
Why bother with immigration reform. Just follow through with the liberal agenda, and open the borders or return the all Southwestern states to Mexico as La Raza wants.
Souper12, you're talking 'common sense' and well said; however, Reid is so despret for votes now he'd eat his own young and shake Bin Laden's hands for a vote.
Dream on xtra. And step away from G.B.s' chalkboard.
Let me see...
Speakers and honored quests:
Harry Reid - Democrat Politician
Dina Titus - Democrat Politician
Luis Gutierrez - Democrat Politician
Shelly Berkley - Democrat Politician
Steven Horsford - Democrat Politician
Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President
John Wilhelm, union president of UNITE HERE
Dave Peter, Deputy Director SEIU
Ian Thienes of Laborers Local 872
At least all of the Democrat politicians have something in common: NONE WILL BE REELECTED COME NOVEMBER...
So the discussion deteriorates to the deeply ruted road of everything we've heard a thousand times.
Logic, in this instance, dictates a number 7 Carne Asada plate from Robertos and a Tecate.
Jeez Larry, that's quite a group of luminaries & dignitaries! Thank you for supplying that list for us. While I'm at it, thank you for being the voice of authority on EVERYTHING!
You are a veritable font of wisdom & information, and you are always right!
SALUDO!
Viva Las Larry!!!
Hey, you aren't THIS Larry, are ya?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Oj7ml-H...
NO WAY.
We haven't even begun to pay for the health care bill yet - and this bunch is between 20-30 million that would be added.
We don't know how to find the money to extend our unemployment benefits for out-of-work Americans - but it looks like the illegals are touting their unions in the picture.
Our national debt - thanks to Harry, Obama, Pelosi, and the Democrats - has doubled in 16 months - and has stolen our children's futures.
Obama has given away, bribed, bought, and put us in such a financial HOLE that we won't see a recovery in our lifetimes.
Our states are bankrupt because of the "health care bill" that NO ONE has benefited from - and won't for five years. Our governors are struggling to find ways just to keep our schools open...teachers are being laid off.
We cut 500 BILLION from Medicare...we threw our elderly under the bus - why should we take in 20-30 million from Mexico? They ALREADY get free medical care in our hospitals and clinics.
WE ARE IN TROUBLE. WE CAN'T ADDRESS IMMIGRATION REFORM.
TEACHERS - DO YOU SEE THOSE UNION SIGNS? WE NEED TO UNITE AND FACE DOWN IMMIGRATION.
Every day looks like a rally off Nellis Blvd. Who am I kidding, The whole northeast area is becoming a third world border town.
Immigration reform right now is wrong in so many ways.
I can see them now, trying to shove this through before the elections, probably 60 or 70 percent of constituents don't want it and tell elected representatives so, but they vote for it anyway.
Lets bid both Reid and Titus a farewell, and if we can get the blinders off union members, we can say so long to Berkely too.
WE HAVE LAWS THAT THESE PEOPLE BROKE.
HARRY REID, YOU ARE DESPICABLE.
WHY DON'T WE HAVE A SHERIFF LIKE JOE FROM PHOENIX?
WE NEED A TENT CITY, AND ARREST THESE ILLEGALS, AND SHIP THEM HOME. THEY BROKE THE LAW, AND WE ARE NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THEIR LEGAL RESOLVE. GET THEM OUT OF HERE.
THIS IS CRAZY. IF YOU BREAK THE LAW, YOU PAY. THEY BROKE THE LAW....DEPORT THEM, NOW!!!!!!
The dems are gonna shine on the reform folks at least until after the elections. It's just like repubs with right to life/biblenuts crowd.
Amnesty will help housing and small business.
Reform now. Pathway to citizenship.
Si Se Puede!
Illegals - come on down to Arizona and Texas and tell the families of our slaughtered Americans that you want in...
I dare you.
I writing this in Ingles, so I hope you can read it. You illegals want my support, but I see not one American flag in the picture. So let's see if you're not here legally, then you legally cannot vote. So why are all these Democrats concerned about you? Oh I get the amnesty legal voting Democrat registered process. Do you think any of these unions would care about you if you paid no union dues? Trumpka is the biggest union lunatic moron out there. He could care less about your poor families that have been deported. His strength is in numbers. If you want to live here, assimilate, and that doesn't mean parading around in a militant fashion with every Latin American flag. I don't want or need your culture. You know what your culture does with the open killings in the street. Soon you'll bring that lifestyle here. That's why I want the biggest tallest widest fence, wall or baricade possible. You're here, but I don't want any more of you here and the lawlessness others bring to the streets of Vegas. We all have home country flags, but you don't see any Italian, Polish, Irish etc. flags in parades. You see red, white and blue stars and stripes. Lead by example, because now, you're just a threat.
67% Say Illegal Immigrants Are a Major Strain on U.S. Budget
68% Say the U.S. Government Needs to Gain Control of the Border.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 67% of U.S. voters say that illegal immigrants are a significant strain on the U.S. budget because of the availability of government money and services such as ObamaCare and public assistance draw illegal immigrants to the United States.
68% of voters say gaining control of the border is more important than legalizing the status of undocumented workers already living in the United States.
no human being is illegal. the only illegals here are the spiritual sons and doughters of Hitler.
WTF is "comprehensive immigration reform"???
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Harry Reid kissin' it in public. Quite a sight.
The end of the line for Big Harry...
LET ME SEE IF I GOT THIS RIGHT..*
IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR.
IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY.
IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET SHOT.
IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE JAILED.
IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.
IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED.
IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT.
IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET
* A JOB,
* A DRIVERS LICENSE,
* SOCIAL SECURITY CARD,
* WELFARE,
* FOOD STAMPS,
* CREDIT CARDS,
* SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE,
* FREE EDUCATION,
* FREE HEALTH CARE,
* BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS PRINTED IN YOUR LANGUAGE
* THE RIGHT TO CARRY YOUR COUNTRY'S FLAG WHILE YOU PROTEST THAT YOU DON'T GET ENOUGH RESPECT
The United States of Illegal Immigrants!
So why no Republicans at this rally? I guess Bush eliminated the need to address immigration when he built the wall. Is that it? Problem solved?
Party of No, as in No Ideas!
Imagine, thousands of people gathered without wall-to-wall advertizing on Fox News.
Let's see some reality now:
* A JOB, wll it's the employers' fault-you know, the supposed free-market capitalists that hire them.
* A DRIVERS LICENSE, yes but you get it for being able to drive and pass the test--so what
* SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, yes, but you get bwenefits because tyou pay taxes--so what
* WELFARE, already illegal. just a talking point
* FOOD STAMPS, already illegal so a talking point
* CREDIT CARDS, yes if you deserve credit a "private" bank gives you one...-- so what
* SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE, already illegal
* FREE EDUCATION, most of their kids ARE legal. it's their right
* FREE HEALTH CARE, emergency room care is open to all just as it is in every civilized country on earth. It's YOU who don't want them to pay by refusing them use of the exchanges [without subsidies]
These talking points are boring. You should go to the wonderful areas of the country without them and try to get anyone the do the jobs they fulfill. Then you'd be complaining the other way.
I think the illegals should have their DNA checked against the unsolved crimes databases, checked to see if they have been a drain on the system or productive people, complete criminal background check, gainful employment, and if they pass all of that, they should have to somehow serve our military. Not necessarily where they could bring harm to our soldiers, I think they would have to be evaluated first.
Here's the thing, if America is not worth fighting for then leave.
I would support illegal immigrants any day of the week before I would support the "proud Americans" in photo 12.
Yes, immigration reform. Let's let folks from another country get into our country and then give them citizenship!
I choose former residents of England, France and Nigeria. Hey, if we are going to gift American Citizenship, let's spread the wealth around. Otherwise it is blatant PREJUDICE against countries other than our southern neighbors. And Americans don't DISCRIMINATE because of national origin, do we?
This event was clearly a campaign prop of the Reid campaign. The man is beyond shame.
Nothing is going to get done. Reid is paying lip service. He knows he can't get anything done in the senate anymore. He couldn't even get unemployment taken care--and he lacked the cajones to force the senate to cut their vacation short to do so. How is he going to force immigration reform through the Senate?
It is clear that the Republicans don't want to do anything about immigration. There was something that happened a few years back, in the fall months of 2001 that indicated that we might want to have tighter restrictions on our borders, more security and everything, I can't remember what it was right now but it was a pretty big deal at the time. But the Bush administration didn't do anything about border security. Clinton never did anything about border security. Obama isn't going to do anything about border security. And the reason why is quite easy to figure out: they all benefit from the presence of illegals in this country.
Illegal immigrants are good for business, and what is good for business is good for American.
It was only 160 years ago that the Southwest was Mexican territory. Comprehensive immigration policies might move a lot of people back across the Mississippi River. Maybe the Spanish are just coming back to liberate their own territory.
Remember Sheriff Arpaio in Phoenix - he cracks Mexican immigrants daily, separates children from their parents and terrorizes the lot of them. Put a Republican in office and the Alamo will not be a distant memory.
Yes sunjon and now it isn't.
Areas of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming, All of California, Nevada, Utah, and, Texas we acquired through a treaty. They contained approximately 80,000 Mexicans at the time.
Remaining parts of Arizona and New Mexico were purchased.
Sherrif Joe enforces the immigration laws. That's his job.
sundumb: they are not Spanish and they never had the ingenuity or engineering skills to solve the fresh water problem.
first of all we all pay taxes i don't know where u people heard that we don't and we don't live off of you as a matter of fact the hardest working people in the states are illegal immigrants... all the bums that are out there on every freakin corner what are they? white. okay and 90% of people who "live" off welfare are white/black americans. illegals the last time i checked can't apply to get a credit card they can't get drivers license they can't apply too get SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE lol gosh some people are really ignorant. get over it! we're here stay with or without a reform we don't take jobs from american citizens if we get jobs its because we're actually out there TRYING to get one. however i do agree that we have to learn the english language.
myway,
Thank you for learning English. I'm sorry to tell you that you're wrong,
B of A offers credit cards for illegal aliens. Many states also allow illegals to obtain drivers licenses and require no proof of citizenship. Some states will give you one with a fake social. Illegals do get public housing all the time, especially if they have anchor babies. That's also how they get welfare, with the babies. Hell, even Obama's aunt was able to get public housing even after they issued a deportation order on her. Lastly, illegal aliens can and do buy homes, they just need a willing lender and it happens all the time.
Why should they become legal American Citizens! when some states make it so easy for them to get credit cards, socials, drivers licenses, It's illegal to come across the border without proper papers, they're suppose to be in jail or deported, that's the law, they wait for them to commit crimes ,then they put them in jail,now they get deported. I don't think the children that are born here should be American Citizens when their parents are not.
Close up the border then we can talk reform.
Another dumb liberal idea that will be forced down our throats.
Unfortunately, we haven't enforced our immigration laws very well the past few decades. Now the illegal immigrants are such a large group they could cause serious damage if they organized and resisted.
Local police are NOT allowed to detain someone if their only crime is being illegal. Those laws are only enforced by the FEDS who don't have nearly enough staffing to do a thorough job.
ditto rizzo....close the border first then let's talk.
It is becoming more and more obvious, Harry Reid is senile.
there has to be a loop hole from the 18 hundreds kinda like a bounty hunter 5 bucks a head. that would get america working again!!& these unions & politicions can go with em if our forefathers could see what reid & co. have done to this country we would all be bretish!! or german!! i just want too know why your gov. cares more about illegals than thier own pedple?? it cant be the vote cause thats all rigged. maybe we should quite paying taxes! that will get thier attencion...
First, the country needs to stop becoming a complete welfare state. That just draws more illegals. Second, the law needs to change so that an illegal woman who gives birth here does not automatically get citizenship for the baby. Third, if you are here illegally you will not be rewarded with amnesty, but will be deported. They knew these risks existed when they chose to sneak into this country.
Those who want immigration reform must agree to these three items first before anything else should be discussed.
MOVING TO MEXICO
Dear President Obama;
I'm planning to move my family and extended family into Mexico for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me.
We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico, and we'll need your help to make a few arrangements.
We plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws.
I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here. So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Calderon, that I'm on my way over?
Please let him know that I will be expecting the following:
1. Free medical care for my entire family.
2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.
3. Please print all Mexican government forms in English.
4. I want my grandkids to be taught Spanish by English-speaking (bi-lingual) teachers.
5. Tell their schools they need to include classes on American culture and history.
6. I want my grandkids to see the American flag on one of the flag poles at their school.
7. Please plan to feed my grandkids at school for both breakfast and lunch.
8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services.
9. I do plan to get a car and drive in Mexico , but, I don't plan to purchase car insurance, and I probably won't make any special effort to learn local traffic laws.
10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from their president to leave me alone, please be sure that every patrol car has at least one English-speaking officer.
11. I plan to fly the U.S. Flag from my house top, put U S. Flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.
12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, or have any labor or tax laws enforced on any business I may start.
13. Please have the president tell all the Mexican people to be extremely nice and never say critical things about me or my family, or about the strain we might place on their economy.
14. I want to receive free food stamps.
15. Naturally, I'll expect free rent subsidies.
16. I'll need Income tax credits so although I don't pay Mexican Taxes, I'll receive money from the government.
17. Please arrange it so that the Mexican Gov't pays $4,500 to help me buy a new car.
18. Oh yes, I almost forgot, please enroll me (free) into the Mexican Social Security program so that I'll get a monthly income in retirement.
I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all his people who walk over to the U..S. From Mexico . I am sure that President Calderon won't mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely.
Thank you so much for your kind help. You're the man!!!
BTW, illegal aliens have a unique view of the North American continent - they believe that it is theirs by virtue of being indigenous people and they will take it by force, if necessary. They are biding their time and migrating here as fast as they can:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajkAP_M4Z...
How fast? http://www.borderinvasionpics.com/Invasi...
Loser "organizer" heads like the union guy, Harry Reid, and Janet Murguia, head of National Council of La Raza - couldn't get jobs without exploiting some group - why not illegals?
There's just one catch: They want what they want AT AMERICAN TAXPAYER EXPENSE.
Brought to you by Ronald Reagan:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), also Simpson-Mazzoli Act (Pub.L. 99-603, 100 Stat. 3359, signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 6, 1986) is an Act of Congress which reformed United States immigration law. The Act made it illegal to knowingly hire or recruit illegal immigrants (immigrants who do not possess lawful work authorization), required employers to attest to their employees' immigration status, and granted amnesty to certain illegal immigrants who entered the United States before January 1, 1982 and had resided there continuously. The Act also granted a path towards legalization to certain agricultural seasonal workers and immigrants who had been continuously and illegally present in the United States since January 1, 1982.[1]
Note the AMNESTY provided by Mr. Ronal Reagan.
dear mister defendurights so your moving to eastern & bonanza just off 95. yuk,i grew up over there!.35 years ago it was a nice neigbor hood. now its just a hood well good luck to you & yours tell my inlaws i say hi!! you'll reckignize them cause u guys will b the only americans there! as for me & my children we too are moving to mexico & become citezions, then we will jump your fence and get my job back. and then some.....
Well I guess I was wrong to say in my previous comment that the locals in Vegas will have plenty of water since the mass exodus started.
Looks like you may have a water shortage with all the immigrants Mr. Reid plans on bringing to your fair city!
Good luck Vegas. Your gonna need it!
There are not enough planes, trains, and automobiles to deport 12 million illegals, but there certainly are enough to start. So, lets get going NOW!
Reid is so gone I agree. There needs to be new blood in the Senate for Nevada. Illegals need to go because they literally cost 10's billions of $$ per year in combination from so many different areas. As far as paying taxes...what a joke! This has been a losing proposition for the USA since the beginning. IF you want to come to the USA then come legally, and if you can't then sorry about that. We need to get americans off welfare and back in the workforce. We need to get prices for homes, groceries, gasoline etc back in the realm of reality, and let people actually work for a living instead of getting it handed to them with out any effort.
Illegals are like some of our kids... We love them but they can sure cost us a lot of money...
Post-Election Day headlines: Beauty Queen thumps Old Man!
It's urgent to understand that fixing the broken immigration system is important both for the economy and for the security of this country.We need workable solutions that unite us together - and reform that respects due process and fairness allows us to celebrate the values that we hold dear - fairness, opportunity and due process. When we deny due process to some people, ultimately it will affect all of us. To take action go to www.restorefairness.org.
steal from a store, you go to jail
kill someone, you go to jail
dont pay your traffic citation, you go to jail
dont pay child support you can go to jail
etc etc etc.....
crossing the border and living here is against the law, you should be in jail and deported back to where you came from...simple as that. thats the only reform we need. deport them all. its cheaper to put them all on a bus or a private plane and ship them back to their country of origin instead of letting them leech off of us. hell send them UPS freight for all i care! they are breaking the law. if i run a stop sign i have to pay for it....i work for a living and pay taxes and etc etc etc...i should be an illegal i wouldnt have to care about going to jail or being deported etc.