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Students from Lodi High School and two from Tokay march up Church Street as they protest the immigration bill HR4437 Tuesday morning. The bill would strengthen border patrol and make being in the United States illegally a felony. (Jennifer M. Howell/News-Sentinel)

Dozens of Lodi High students protest immigration bill

By News-Sentinel Staff
Updated: Saturday, April 1, 2006 11:55 AM PST
Comments (376 comment(s))

As many as 50 Hispanic students walked off the Lodi High campus Tuesday morning in protest of recent legislation proposals that could make illegal residence in the U.S. a felony.

Half that number took their cause to the streets of Lodi, as they paraded down the city's main streets. Some Tokay High students joined the ranks as they walked.

Their protest signs were notebook paper with marker-scrawled messages in Spanish. Their chant, "Mexicans united, we'll never be separated," rang down Church Street as the group made its way to the Lodi Library.

Their message was simple: "Immigrants are not criminals," said Diana Miranda,16.

It's a message being echoed throughout the nation by thousands to lawmakers in Washington D.C. who are talking about border enforcement and heavy fines for those who give aid to illegal immigrants.

But Tuesday morning, most Lodi residents who saw the picketing high school students had a message of their own.

"People are flipping us off," said 14-year-old Sonia Ramirez.

"There was an old guy going to McDonald's that said 'Go back to Mexico,' " added her 16-year-old friend, Laura Maldonado.

Someone at Church and Walnut streets called the police to complain about the protest.

Protests in Lodi may still be small, but students say their parents plan to join them in upcoming demonstrations being held in the Stockton area.

First published: Wednesday, March 29, 2006

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glad wrote on Apr 11, 2006 10:58 AM:

" hate to be a mexican right about know but love there women ha ha haha. "

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parents wrote on Apr 11, 2006 10:48 AM:

" not in sports "

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parents wrote on Apr 11, 2006 10:47 AM:

" u know y most of the mex kids are in gangs and in trouble ¬ in sports & i say most not all there parents sucks they don't care or watch there activities nor do they have balls 2 tell there kids was up "

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hope wrote on Apr 11, 2006 10:41 AM:

" hope this law passes maybe we can have a little bit of population control and some crime down and they say there not criminals my a$$ there not look at the prison system "

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to chicana wrote on Apr 11, 2006 10:39 AM:

" get a life and shut the hell up and get get your papers straight just like every other folks have to when they come here. same goes with all the mexicans cryng "

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Heart in Lodi wrote on Apr 10, 2006 4:17 PM:

" Chicana, It is sad but there are consequences to illegal activity. Protests are focusing on staying ILLEGALLY with NO consequences. Why do you chose to destroy your families by taking shortcuts? There are LEGAL ways to come here and you will be WELCOME when you use them. "

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Lodian wrote on Apr 10, 2006 4:04 PM:

" Chicana, that's true, you make some good points. "

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chicana 4rum Las vegas wrote on Apr 10, 2006 7:45 AM:

" (contd. 4rum below) most cases go way deeper than just that. *Thats* why we are protesing... for your sake..(bc w/o us..you'd be in alot of trouble, you may not realize this, but if this law passes, trust me, you will.) & ours "

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chicana 4rum LAs Vegas wrote on Apr 10, 2006 7:43 AM:

" (dont.d 4rum below)....( & their *is* alot of cases just like this) now, if this law passes, the mom has to be deported, while the baby stays here. theres one example of how a family gets seperated. keep in mind that this is a simple case.. . "

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chicana 4rumLas Vegas wrote on Apr 10, 2006 7:41 AM:

" (contd.)Imagine this.. lets say theres 2 people..that just came here to the u.s from mexico.While in the u.s,a woman gets pregnant, and decides to stay in the u.s., for the baby's sake "

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chicana 4rum Las Vegas wrote on Apr 10, 2006 7:39 AM:

" (contd.) See thats more fair, bc those who have been living here, & working very hard for 2years plus, can continue. If this law passes, alot of families will be seperated. "

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chicana 4rum Las Vegas wrote on Apr 10, 2006 7:37 AM:

" ] now, without a dout, their is some illegal imm. that come into the u.s., trying to steal stuff and what not. *Those* should be punished.but bc some of them do, *does not* mean that evry imm. comes to the u.s to do that. "

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chicana 4rum LasVegas wrote on Apr 10, 2006 7:35 AM:

" okay this is for the people that keep saying..."what part of illgal dont you understand".... first off all..we dont need your smart ass remarks. second,illegal immigrants come for a better life...and they work very hard to support their families. "

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proud to be mexicana wrote on Apr 9, 2006 10:57 PM:

" I agree, students are taking this way out of control. We should unite to protest. This was once our land. we deserve a right to work. Some cause problems, they ruin it for the rest us. We deserve a chance to prove that we came here to work. "

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Chicana... wrote on Apr 9, 2006 8:04 AM:

" The last time that I asked someone,Why do they work in the field? Their answer was - No Education, Don't speak ENGLISH, Can't read or write. Soo, therefore if they had all of this ,9 out of 10 would not work in the fields. "

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Chicana... wrote on Apr 9, 2006 8:00 AM:

" Go to school and educate yourself. By the time that you turn 18 & you don't accomplish this you will become one more of everyone's elses problem. No education means = no job, unless you think that working in the fields is going to be your cup of tea. "

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Chicana... wrote on Apr 9, 2006 7:53 AM:

" Everyone is wasting their time with an IGNORANT kid, who does not have a job, education, or any common sense. Stockton Cali- For being a girl, you sure don't act like it. Let's be GHETTO and show that MEXICAN'S don't do any research and just run their mouth. "

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Cityslicker wrote on Apr 7, 2006 8:15 PM:

" Legal immigrants must have a job and pay taxes or be kicked out. Illegals need to be kicked out, period. Get it ? ILLEGAL? against the rules/LAW ! "

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CitySlicker wrote on Apr 7, 2006 8:13 PM:

" We arent here to help everyone. Who is gonna pay for everyone weighing on the system ? Ever been to the county hospital ? who pays the bill ? "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 7, 2006 1:08 PM:

" i know you love hateing on me but aye i love you 2 "

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America wrote on Apr 7, 2006 10:22 AM:

" This hole situation is really getting out of control...My opinion is that we should give everyone an oportunaty to become citizuns because thats what America is here for to help others no matter what many people don't seem this fair but thats the best solution!!!!!!!!!!! "

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without a clue wrote on Apr 6, 2006 8:53 PM:

" Stockton Cali, you are a rebel without a clue. "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 6, 2006 5:35 PM:

" hispanic/latinos aren't only people from islands...bc hispanics/latinos are basically people that come from central america and south america....seriously...think about what your goin to say before you do "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 6, 2006 5:34 PM:

" how sad....Stock Cali...you have proved once again that you really are ignorant and you dont know what ur talkin about... "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 2:02 PM:

" Cali you are proof that profiling doesnt exist, Your a minority with a chip on his shoulder, a big mouth and nothing to add to society exept hate. Grasp hard to reality, because you dont have a clue right now. "

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Tax Payer wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:19 PM:

" You're right, you'll probably be in jail since you like to protest and fight people. That will be your future. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:12 PM:

" yyeah imma kid atleast i no that what i do know will affect me in the future "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:11 PM:

" I wrote on April 06, 2006 1:09 PM: ""And the truth shall set you free!"" whats that suppose to mean??? "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:10 PM:

" atlwast we ain't scared to get dirty "

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I wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:09 PM:

" "And the truth shall set you free!" "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:09 PM:

" ooooooooooooooo "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:08 PM:

" at least we fight for our rights and don't pay someone to do it for us "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:59 PM:

" If these kids were smart enough to take their ignorance out of the equation and look at the truth, imagine where we'd be. But thanks to our society being reduced to cowering before 'THE RACE CARD" Its to easy for them to be stupid and get the free ride. "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:54 PM:

" Bunch of bozo's who find acces to the mainstream through violence and shock factor rather than addressing the problems they themselves have created but still want to blame the people who grab their ankles for them everyday! "

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Sad but true.... wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:52 PM:

" Stockton Cali, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.... America didn't make you that way. Your parents did, or whoever brought you up. I'm sorry they gave you a poor outlook on life. "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:52 PM:

" Oooo, look at me, Im yelling and screaming with protest signs, oooo, here Im burning a car, oooo Im throwing rocks at you, Ask them why, you get, "Ah the man is keeping me down" blame everyone but themselves! "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:51 PM:

" what about jerry springer???? white dudde.....ok white hoes....white problems but thats ok??? "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:49 PM:

" They continue to perpetuate the problem by getting traction in the press, SHOCK factor, no substance, it's all they know. IT IS EASY! Takes no brains or effort. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:47 PM:

" its the way "america" made me "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:47 PM:

" aye tell me if i lie you guys enjoy the fights we have "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:47 PM:

" You see, As soon as you disagree with any minority race, IMMEDIATELY comes the threat of violence, riots etc. Uneducated, thoughtless followers looking for more handouts. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:45 PM:

" wow!! aye white people moleste kids? is that bad? yes........ok thenmexicans aint the only trouble makers .we shoulda let this land stay with the indians.geeh "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:43 PM:

" man!!! what a bunch of haters ,i swear. mexicans r from mexico latins are from the islandslike puerto rico. "

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Stop Burdening Society!! wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:32 PM:

" Mexican 4 Life and Stockton Cali talk and act the same. Either they're the same person, or they are both ignorant, uneducated, morons that continue to flap their gums about an issue they know nothing about. America doesn't need or support "Thugs." "

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Stand Strong America! wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:28 PM:

" Can someone tell me the difference between a "mexican" and a hispanic/and or latino? See, I thought Americans were hispanic/latino. I'm assuming if you're "mexican" you are from Mexico. So "Mexican 4 Life" should go live in Mexico. Obviously and idiot! "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:15 PM:

" not you u "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 12:14 PM:

" i love you!!!!!??!?!??!!?!??! "

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Big Brother wrote on Apr 6, 2006 11:54 AM:

" MEXICAN 4 LIFE....Your threats and foul language are going to bring furthur restrictions on these forums. Please engage your brain before your mouth. Try to form an intelligent argument. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 11:47 AM:

" blah blah blah blah.................... "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 6, 2006 11:37 AM:

" yes i go to school i got 2 computer classes and my grades are b+, c-, a ,d "

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Lodian wrote on Apr 6, 2006 9:11 AM:

" Thank you Radical! I'm sure we're not the only ones that feel this way! "

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RADICAL wrote on Apr 6, 2006 8:51 AM:

" Im off the fringe now. Kick these trouble making twerps in the ass, slap their parents and show them the truth. DROP THE RACIST HATE TOWARDS CAUCASIONS AND DEBATE THE ISSUE ON ITS MERIT, THE ISSUE ISNT EVEN WORTHY! "

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Fringe Radical wrote on Apr 6, 2006 8:49 AM:

" I'd love a reporter to ask and quote verbatim these kids what they are protesting. Their responses alone always say it all. THEY DONT HAVE A CLUE! I wish the media would drop the immigrant tag, they are ILLEGAL ALIENS. "

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I wrote on Apr 6, 2006 7:35 AM:

" Yay for Arnold! "

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Dominik wrote on Apr 5, 2006 9:34 PM:

" Go back to Mexico, give some of the people who come her legally a chance to become citizens. Arnold is 100% correct to close the border. We are getting invaded by Mexico. "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 5, 2006 9:19 PM:

" i dont see the word "Mexican" in either one of them...do u? "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 5, 2006 9:18 PM:

" The way I see it....most of these students are just protesting because it gets them out of class...when they dont even have a clue what they're protesting for...so do some research and find out what the House Bill 4437 and Senate Bill 2454 are really all about... "

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Karen wrote on Apr 5, 2006 9:18 PM:

" lol Lodi Guy "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 5, 2006 9:11 PM:

" Nevermind....I meant you're the reason why.....lol "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 5, 2006 9:10 PM:

" I meant you're why..... "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 5, 2006 8:56 PM:

" Your the why so many people see mexicans as trouble makers,and you ruin it for the rest of us.Didnt your mom teach you any manners? "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 5, 2006 8:54 PM:

" Man...now everyone in here is goin off the topic and talkin "crap" about each other. And STOCKTON CALI, you need to grow up and for once think about what your goin to say before you open your mouth.(for once) "

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The Flag wrote on Apr 5, 2006 8:41 PM:

" Some of the protestors, not sure where think it was in Southern California, were marching and carrying Mexican flag, were shouting Viva La Mexico. If Mexico is so great, then why are you here? "

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Just an excuse wrote on Apr 5, 2006 8:38 PM:

" What I'm noticing is that some of you are dishing up a bunch of crap, and if we don't set down and eat it with a knife and fork, that you say we are racist. "

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While the cat's away, the mice will play wrote on Apr 5, 2006 6:34 PM:

" Independent study is basically where you just pick up the work from the school, or school district, and return it within a couple weeks. A lot of high school/teens are doing this now.I'm not sure at what age you can start doing this though. "

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Big Brother wrote on Apr 5, 2006 6:16 PM:

" Someone enlighten me. What pray tell is "independant study"? Kids stay home and talk BS on the computer? "

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Fringe Radical wrote on Apr 5, 2006 4:11 PM:

" MW, it's because they are unable to think for themselves and it is a sure fire way for ANY, racial group besides theirs to shut up in fear of hostility and violence.They cant speak with facts only feelings! "

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mw wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:52 PM:

" Fringe Radical:I agree with you about the racial card.Why is it that that card is always ready to be played?Why is it used as an excuse for everything?It just makes my stomach do flips that people will even stoop to that level. "

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The Result? wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:48 PM:

" A fifteen year old, cocky girl, who thinks her crap don't stink. She wants respect from others, but her own mother didn't bring her up to respect her elders. Most people here are more than twice her age, and could have been changing her stinky diapers. "

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This is the problem.. wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:46 PM:

" People need to quit popping out babies like popcorn, and leaving their kids to raise themselves! It's sad when parents don't step up to the plate and make a better life for their own child. "

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Statistics show.... wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:44 PM:

" I noticed a lot of young girls these days, who are 15, like Stock-Cali, are not even attending school, but they're on "independent study". Too much free time, and they usually end up getting in trouble. Most I've seen just get pregnant, and end up on welfare. "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:08 PM:

" Maybe Cali is actually Leonard in disquise? Hahahahaha. They both like to argue. "

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Big Brother wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:03 PM:

" Stockton Cali....You're 15 and I notice a lot of your postings in this forum and others are made at times when most people your age are in school. Do you go to school? "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 5, 2006 1:01 PM:

" aye i got the men i got hands like a fool 2 so what ? "

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Fringe Radical wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:57 PM:

" What I have learned is that if your point of view is weak and wrong, the race card always comes out. Its a cowards way to the public and a cop out! "

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Fringe Radical wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:55 PM:

" If you kids would pay attention to the TRUTH and not the garbage being barfed on you by ethnic hate and divisionist people you would understand. "

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Fringe Radical wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:54 PM:

" Kids today, Stupid and ignorant as they are have been fed this crap at school and TV for years so they believe it. ITS ILLEGAL ALIENS, AN "immigrant" is someone coming here lawfully. "

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Oops.... wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:53 PM:

" If you acted a little more "lady-like" maybe people wouldn't think you're a guy. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:31 PM:

" i show respect to those who show me it .... "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:25 PM:

" man, lol funny imma a her ok and i am not no scrap. i play clean not dirty. get it? "

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Not the solution wrote.. wrote on Apr 5, 2006 12:12 PM:

" Ha ha! Yeah I was just kidding, but I figured that Leonard would find something "racist" about it, and open another can of worms! "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 11:41 AM:

" Not...hahahahahah, that was funny. What do you think of that one Leonard? "

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Not, the solution, but...... wrote on Apr 5, 2006 11:38 AM:

" Fire at will, fire at will! LOL! "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 11:24 AM:

" Leonard, you are too funny. You really crack me up "

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Leonard wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:41 AM:

" So...Final Solution, what would you do with the legal immigrants who speak other languages and wave other flags? "

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From Me wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:25 AM:

" Solution, I think you made a good point here. "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:18 AM:

" We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language.. and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." Theodore Roosevelt 1907 "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:17 AM:

" Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag.. "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:17 AM:

" But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:16 AM:

" he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin "

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Solution wrote on Apr 5, 2006 10:16 AM:

" Theodore Roosevelt said:In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, "

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And...... wrote on Apr 5, 2006 8:29 AM:

" Stockton Cali, you are the typical expmple of someone who SHOULD get deported! You're not here to work, you're here to cause problems!!! I noticed on another blog you had posted you're 15 years old? Please, stay in school, and out of trouble. "

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Some more advice for Cali: wrote on Apr 5, 2006 8:26 AM:

" Stockton Cali, it's pretty sad that you say you have to use weapons to hurt people. A REAL MAN would just fight one on one, and use his fists. I guess your mamma raised you wrong. You ACT like a thug, and it's people like you who burden society. "

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Come in out of rain wrote on Apr 4, 2006 11:05 PM:

" Stockton Cali is still waiting at Hale park for them peoples that was dissen him. Come in out of the rain, buddy. Everybody else is indoors where it's dry and warm. "

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Pinay wrote on Apr 4, 2006 9:23 PM:

" Mexican 4 life: No disrespect to you, but sometimes to achieve ones goal is to sacrifice and be patient as well. "

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Quit Disrespectin wrote on Apr 4, 2006 8:54 PM:

" Hey Stockton Cali, when you act the way you do, who could respect you? "

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10 against 1 wrote on Apr 4, 2006 8:42 PM:

" It is always 10 of you on 1 white boy, and you don't even use your fists, you always have to have weapons. So maybe you should find some other way to communicate. You're not to good at this one. "

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10 against 1 wrote on Apr 4, 2006 8:41 PM:

" Stockton Cali, If just 1 white boy came to Hale Park to meet you there, how many of you would it take to whip his butt? From what I've seen in the past, it is never 1 on 1. "

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Poli Sci Graduate wrote on Apr 4, 2006 6:19 PM:

" my theory was that in the immediate future third world nations would feel growing pains and first world countries would feel some burden but in the long run it would balance everyone out thus everyone would be staying in their own countries(That is only the basics of it) "

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Poli Sci Graduate wrote on Apr 4, 2006 6:14 PM:

" my theory was that in the immediate future third world nations would feel growing pains and first world countries would feel some burden but in the long run it would balance everyone out thus everyone would be staying in their own countries(That is only the basics of it) "

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Poli Sci Graduate wrote on Apr 4, 2006 5:39 PM:

" my theory was that in the immediate future third world nations would feel growing pains and first world countries would feel some burden but in the long run it would balance everyone out thus everyone would be staying in their own countries(That is only the basics of it) "

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Poli Sci Graduate wrote on Apr 4, 2006 5:36 PM:

" I actually wrote a paper last year with the proposal to standardize a single monetary system that covered all of the Americas (example of the Euro and what a boost it is bringing to all of the European Countries) "

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Golden Rule for Cali... wrote on Apr 4, 2006 4:45 PM:

" Treat people as you would like to be treated.......This includes respect. "

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Stockton Cali's my hero! wrote on Apr 4, 2006 4:43 PM:

" Stockton Cali: "Ain't" is not a word. It's time for you to quit cutting English class and get your ass back in school! You obviously need the education, because you haven't learned your ABC's here. Stay clean buddy! "

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HEY STOCKTON CALI wrote on Apr 4, 2006 3:06 PM:

" Clean up your mouth. No wonder people can't take you seriously. Poor spokesperson for the Mexican people! "

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mw wrote on Apr 4, 2006 2:23 PM:

" There you go with the hatin thing again...sounds like you are the hater. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 4, 2006 1:35 PM:

" Aye hate if you want but hey youre hatin' in a computer lol u funny "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 4, 2006 1:33 PM:

" come see and i'll do sumthing at hale park "

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mw wrote on Apr 4, 2006 1:24 PM:

" anywhere in this WORLD you will have to abide by there laws and their rules.No one said they didn't want Mexicans here, just people that come here legally.quit crying and do something about it.I had to so do others. DEAL with IT! "

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mw wrote on Apr 4, 2006 1:22 PM:

" I think you're the hater.If you hate everyone here so much then why come here?If you hate everything that this country is about then take your flag and go back.We want everyone here no matter what color or religion or anything.But you go "

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mw wrote on Apr 4, 2006 1:20 PM:

" Stockton Cali...you have no idea what you're talkin about.You're talkin nothin but crap and not makin any kind of point at all.Until you have something about the issue to say,keep to yourself. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 4, 2006 1:06 PM:

" aye you guys are all haters "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 4, 2006 12:54 PM:

" What kind of food you eat?>> for all i know fools ain't got no athentic american food. "

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ha ha wrote on Apr 4, 2006 12:46 PM:

" Lol Joanne! Yeah the restaurants are pretty bad!! "

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LH wrote on Apr 4, 2006 10:45 AM:

" Thanks for fixing that headline. "

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Joanne wrote on Apr 4, 2006 9:47 AM:

" Illegal mexicans should go back to mexico. They are not keeping their homes up on the East Side. They bring crime. And I don't think I could stand one more mexican resturant in town. "

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LATINA BORN & Raised in California wrote on Apr 4, 2006 7:31 AM:

" Because then you, might, understand why(they) feel the way that they do. Most people automatically think of Mexicans when they here the words "Illegal Immirgrants". "

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LATINA BORN & Raised in California wrote on Apr 4, 2006 6:38 AM:

" To anyone who's disgusted by everyone making "this" about being racist against Mexicans,I know exactly what you mean.But I also know why they feel that way.And,maybe,you can too,just take a minute to think about it,when you do,tell me What race is said to have a large majority of "Illegal Immirgrants"? "

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Observer wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:51 PM:

" Maybe the Mexican marches are a good thing. If we ever decide to send the illegals back, it's handy to have them all rounded up in a few places. "

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Cynthia wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:48 PM:

" I worked for a company, that I'm pretty sure hired illegals. These were the nicest people and very hard working. The company closed and I still miss all of those people. "

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Tracy wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:45 PM:

" My next door neighbors were Mexicans. They had two sons. The sons spoke English, the Mom and Dad, spoke Spanish. I think the Mom and Dad were illegals. They were nice neighbors. Always friendly and brought me grapes one time. I would hate to see them arrested. "

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Cindy wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:40 PM:

" I was very mad about the illegals, and then I started thinking about it. I started thinking what if I were in their shoes, and say my Mother or Father was an illegal and they might be arrested, I began to look at it another way. "

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Megan wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:04 PM:

" As far as the illegals go, I know that I will feel very bad for them, if their families are torn all apart because of this. "

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Megan wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:01 PM:

" Who cares if your Mexican. I'm Irish, English, Indian (Heinz 57), who cares. I'm American and so are you! Are ancestors all immigrated from somewhere else. "

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Megan wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:58 PM:

" Why do you think we all hate you? I hardly give any thought to you one way or another during the coarse of the day. I'm to busy trying to make a living. Do you think you are always on our minds? Are you paranoid? "

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Megan wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:55 PM:

" Why do you keep calling us white people, Mexicans are classed as white people in the United States. Your white too! "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 3, 2006 4:59 PM:

" were to* "

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Lodi Guy wrote on Apr 3, 2006 4:58 PM:

" While reading some of these logs I noticed how everyone keeps making an excuse to come here illegally because it takes to long to do it legally.But think about it,if the government were hand out greencards like crazy, the U.S. would be over populated in no time.just my opinion =) "

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Hater wrote on Apr 3, 2006 1:13 PM:

" Forget all u go back to u country "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 3, 2006 12:01 PM:

" Aye, and i know i sound like a hipacrite but its whatever "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:54 AM:

" Hi. hey well people don't take us seriously because we are always looking for problems. i mean look at what were typing. "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:54 AM:

" Oh, and to all the haters: see i can type with intellagence!!!! "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:51 AM:

" Hold the mexican flag proud cause thats what you are!!!! But the american one too because this is where you want to be!!! "

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Stockton Cali wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:49 AM:

" Hi. hey well people don't take us seriously because we are always looking for problems. i mean look at what were typing. join together.! "

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Mexican-American wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:43 AM:

" We all have to remember one thing, this is a great country or else our parents would'nt have chosen it to give us birth. It has given us a better way of living, but in return our parents have given it 100% out in their jobs "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:32 AM:

" I am White. My girlfriend is Black. My best friend is Mexican/Filipino. I'm obviously not racist, but am anti illigal immigrants! Hmm go figure! "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:27 AM:

" People need to be more informed before commenting. Quit using the racist card. See the proposed law for what it is actually intended for. "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:23 AM:

" It's a sad sad world "

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Big Brother wrote on Apr 3, 2006 11:10 AM:

" TL......Their own government gave them a handbook on how to get over the border ILLEGALLY. People of all races built this country with hard work. Now the illegals want a free ride. "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:59 AM:

" http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/ LEGAL immigration in the US. Hmm...doesn't seem that difficult to me. Geeze, they give you a handbook to study. "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:57 AM:

" http://www.mexperience.com/liveandwork/immigration.htm If you're curious to know. "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:47 AM:

" Oh please! I've witnessed many cultures working in fields, orchards, etc "

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SONY wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:36 AM:

" mexicans are very needed in America maybe many of us just don't think so but there the one's that do all the hard work!!!!! "

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whatevr wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:27 AM:

" dont you think instead of taking the time of protesting they could be puttin that time to protest. it is illegal for a reason if i had it my way mexican couldnt even come here "

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SONY wrote on Apr 3, 2006 10:04 AM:

" I AM VERY HAPPY 2 KNOW THAT MEXICANS STAND UP FOR THEIR PEOPLE BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY MEXICANS THAT DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT BUT THERE STILL OUT THERE PROTESTING FOR EVERYONE ESLE..I AM WHITE BUT I THINK THAT MEXICANS DESERVE A CHANCE!!!!!!! "

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TL wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:58 AM:

" http://www.cis.org/articles/2001/mexico/means.html CLICK ON THIS AND MAYBE YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND WHY "REAL" AMERICANS ARE ANGRY! "

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SONY wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:57 AM:

" y does everyone think that getting a green card is so eassy... if it was, every mexican would be here ligally!!!!!!!!! BUT MY POINT IS THAT ITS NOT FAIR THAT THE GOV. WANTS TO SEND THEM BACK. "

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mexican 4 life wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:43 AM:

" PINAY...DIDN'T U KNO THAT IS TAKES 10-15 YEARS B CUZ MOST PEOPLE CAN'T WAIT SO LONG "

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mexican 4 life wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:37 AM:

" HISPANIC R RACIST 2.... THE ONLY REASON Y WE R RACIST IS B CUZ OF THE WAY THE CAUCASIANS TREAT US "

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mexican 4 life wrote on Apr 3, 2006 9:25 AM:

" they do pay for their things unlike most american families they get thew gov. 2 pay for their needs "

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CD wrote on Apr 3, 2006 8:38 AM:

" Who cares if they work hard? And who cares that the students have come down with a misnderstanding of right and wrong? They're not supposed to be here legally. Get a permit, get a green card. Don't take away from funds that are already depleted. "

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CD wrote on Apr 3, 2006 8:36 AM:

" Well, here's how "illegal immigration" would be successful. Make THEM pay for their medical needs instead of the tax payer dollar. Get a work permit like their fellow citizens who migrate during the work season. cont. "

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CHICANA... wrote on Apr 2, 2006 9:12 PM:

" They also don't provide any Medical Insurance. We do not only have working people illegally. We have people that need continous medical care. Tell me who is picking up that bill. For sure not the businesses that hire illegals... "

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CHICANA.. wrote on Apr 2, 2006 9:09 PM:

" To all of you with all of your Mexican pride, why don't you start with your own race before you bash the other races. I believe that it is your own RAZA that takes advantage of you... They are the ones that hire you for less than minimum wage. "

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CHICANA... wrote on Apr 2, 2006 9:02 PM:

" I don't understand why would parent's allow their children to leave school and go and protest. School is the most important factor in their lives. The only reason why people work in the field's is because, they either can't read or write or speak english. "