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Amnesty bill must be stopped


Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:42 AM PDT

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In the last 40 years, the U.S. has added 106 million people.

Today a million people arrive annually; and three million break into our country annually because President Bush and Congress refuse to control our borders. As a result, taxpayers are being forced to pay for their babies, schooling, medical care, housing, criminal behavior, diseases, and driving wrecks, while a few make mega-millions off their labor.

As a consequence, every aspect of our society now affect the American people negatively. We face the loss of the English language, culture, jobs, epidemics, degraded schools, bankrupt hospitals, a lower standard of living, and loss of quality of life.

Did you know that Congressman Luis Gutierrez has introduced a bill to give amnesty to the millions of illegal aliens now living in our country? The only way this bill can be stopped is for those who love America to get involved. Contact your representatives now.

These millions of illegal aliens now in our country will be able to bring in their entire families. This number of people will bankrupt our welfare system, empty the Social Security Trust Fund, clog our highways, and fill prisons.

In his zeal to grant amnesty to every illegal alien, Gutierrez has eliminated virtually all the checks and balances designed to keep criminals, drug smugglers, child predators, rapists and terrorists out of our country.

If this is not enough, the bill goes even further by creating a worker importation program for an additional 400,000 foreign guest workers each year with the choice to stay.

In short, this bill is America's worst nightmare.

Aileen Boyce
Lodi

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Daniel wrote on Jun 30, 2007 12:52 PM:

" LodiMom: It is a pleasure to see you in here. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 29, 2007 6:47 AM:

" Daniel: Thanks for the info. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 26, 2007 4:13 PM:

" LodiMom: Ranchers who wanted to hire illegal aliens had to provide a camp for them to live. Some pretty shabby living conditions. Barn with rows of a dozen mattresses, a small shelf for personal effects. Not much. The story I heard was that $75-100 per day (in 1970's) was a lot of money, and mailed home to the family in Mexico. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 26, 2007 10:48 AM:

" LodiMom: I remember the workers did return to Mexico at the end of picking season. It wasn't because they were deported, but because agricultural work was scarce when picking season was done. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 26, 2007 10:47 AM:

" LodiMom: I'm almost exposing myself to how close to this I was: I remember hearing complaints that the same worker asked for 6 paychecks for $149.99. Each paycheck had a different SSN. The remark I heard was that everybody back in Mexico in the family, perhaps the pet parakeet, had an SSN. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 26, 2007 10:46 AM:

" LodiMom: I think you are going back in time pretty far. I remember in the 1970's, when we only had about 3 million illegal aliens, that about half of the Mexican field workers were illegal. Border Patrol would fly an airplane around a field, and within minutes, the BP would be there. Deport. Same workers would return within 1 week. But we didn't go down there to pick them up. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 26, 2007 6:58 AM:

" Daniel: Thank you for your comments. I agree with you. Someone told me we used to go to Mexico and pick the workers up, let them work for 3 months then returned them to Mexico. Is that true? If so, why did it stop? If they want to work here, we should do it again. "

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GovAgent responds to JD June 19th post wrote on Jun 26, 2007 4:55 AM:

" Forget about attacking Lodimom. You say people with no rights is not right! Well put your energy into our Government to stop funding the Mexican Gov. Sanction them! THE HUMAN RIGHTS BEING VIOLATED IS FROM THE MEXICAN GOV. TO ITS PEOPLE! WE ARE STANDING HERE DOING NOTHING, NOT A DAMN THING! CALL YOUR REP AND DEMAND CHANGES IN POLICY WITH MEXICO! IT IS NOT THE PEOPLE BUT THE GOV! "

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GovAgent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wrote on Jun 26, 2007 4:49 AM:

" We are missing the point here! It is not about illegals but the Mexican Gov. They are treating their people bad, like slaves with no equal rights! Why is the United States of America doing nothing? WE THE PEOPLE NEED TO RISE UP AND TELL OUR REPS IN GOV TO GIVE THE GOV. OF MEXICO A CHANCE TO CHANGE OR WE WILL DO IT WITH MILITARY FORCE AND STOP FUNDING! The issue is corrupt gov. not illegals! They have your focus deflected from the truth while the American people pick up the bill. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 12:02 PM:

" Leonard: I suggest you read AND STUDY a book by Emmett Fox, "Power through constructive thinking." If you read it, and nothing happens to you, I suggest you read it again and again, until something finally does. If you do, people would know that you are Christian, without your quoting the bible, and telling people that you are Christian. This is important, because people never judge a person by their words, but by their actions; and, if you don't take care of your own soul, noone is going to do it for you. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 24, 2007 12:00 PM:

" I just don't understand why we should support people who do not belong here. Would any other country do this? I think Leonard should sneak into Mexico and demand free services then when he gets back to the states, come here and tell us what happened. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 10:30 AM:

" Roger I.: You wrote: "Rather than putting out hatred & negativity." Securing the American border is not a form of hatred or negativity. Proudly asserting that we are American is not at all hateful or negative. You also seem to be misinformed about the content of Senate Bill 1348, with Kennedy's Substitute amendment #1150. It's a free money program for Mexico. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:58 AM:

" Leonard: Pretty cheap to invoke a biblical passage. If people want to know how well you can recite your biblical passages, they will ask you. In James, it says "faith without works is dead." That means people have to demonstrate their faith, not go around society telling each other about it. When a person is faithful, everyone will already know about it. Therefore, it's probably safer not to recite the bible. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:46 AM:

" Roger I.: It is not racist to defend our border. Even Mexican-Americans can defend the border against their own race. Reading the remainder of your post, I can't tell which side of the issue you represent. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:44 AM:

" Leonard: I think LodiMom must have a lot of love and forgiveness in her heart, in order to find the confidence to express an opinion while a small, but radical segment of society lies in wait. Didn't John the Babtist address particular people as "generation of vipers" (Luke 3:7) when they came to be baptised? "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:14 AM:

" Leonard: The passage applies to forgiveness and love from the soul, which anyone can give while they deport an illegal alien back to Mexico. How about we go down to the local jail and inform the inmates that Leonard has given them love and forgiveness. They will be released, and Leonard is inviting them over to his house. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:12 AM:

" Leonard: You didn't quote the bible properly, and we know where to find it in Luke or in Matthew. You wrote in the first person from Leonard to LodiMom. No only is that incorrect, but the bible passage is Jesus' expression of God's message to every person, for the soul. I very much doubt that you are so well enlightened as Jesus, to be able to say Leonard's beloved message to LodiMom. "

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GovAgent you go LodiMom wrote on Jun 23, 2007 7:49 PM:

" Yea Leonard is good guy at heart Lodimom, BUT WE ARE IN BIG TROUBLE BECAUSE OF THESE PEOPLE. FOR ONE THE DEMAND FOR HOUSING HAS EXPLODED, IF THERE WERE NO ILLEGALS, HOUSING WOULD BE MUCH CHEAPER, BUDGETS WOULD BE EASIER TO KEEP> ILLEGALS IN PRISON 35% 20 BILLION A YEAR TO SUPPORT THEM ! "

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Leonard wrote on Jun 23, 2007 6:36 PM:

" LodiMom:But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. (Luke 6:27-31. NIV) "

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Roger I. wrote on Jun 23, 2007 2:39 PM:

" Leonard, your question should not have just asked "Lodi Mom" if she was a Christian, but also, Is she a racist? What has obviously been overlooked is that I also wish to stop illegal immigration, but I guess since I also haven't made assumptions such as they are all drug pushers, criminals, etc. that I was mistakenly lumped in with the illegal immigrants' corner. How sad that I even have to spell it out. Yes, "Lodi Mom" I have read other posts by you on different articles involving immigrants and/or the Hispanic community. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 23, 2007 1:59 PM:

" Denise: The Bush-Cheney administration places higher priority on the Iraqi war, which represents UN empowerment, than our own borders, which represent American sovereinty (opposite the UN). "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 23, 2007 1:58 PM:

" Denise: Oh yeah! The border to which I am referring is the Turkish-Iraqi border. They are concerned about Turkish invaders from the north. Security along that border is quite a bit better than America's borders. Coincidentally, I first learned that from Aileen Boyce (above), and I read it again, also. I believe they also want to rebuild the Euphrates Delta levees. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 23, 2007 12:57 PM:

" ALL: The controversial amnesty bill that was killed 2 weeks ago, has been revitalized under a new bill number: S. 1639. This bill still contains the Sen. Kennedy amendment #1150, that he drafted under consulation with La Raza. The following site summarizes this new senate activity, and it contains a link that will enable you to send a message to our senators. http://capwiz.com/jbs/issues/alert/?alertid=9924446&type=CO Sen. Boxer previously opposed the Senate immigration bill. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 23, 2007 12:48 PM:

" LodiMom: Thank you for your posts. I usually feel so alone in defending our country and its borders. I can see you met the "Leonard." I have been fighting with him for 2 years, usually on issues of American sovereignty and the US constitution. I count on him to confuse constitutional topics with unrelated arguements. I'd invite the illegal aliens over to his house, but he'd change the subject. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 23, 2007 12:42 PM:

" ImaBeaner: There is nothing social about losing our country. Duh. This is political. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 23, 2007 7:22 AM:

" they come here waving their flag and demanding citizenship. if they love their flag so much, why not go home and wave it? why not make Mexico a better place to live rather than to bring our country down? come here the right way, learn our language, get a job, pay taxes, support yourself and become a citizen. what is wrong with that? don't sneak in and sell drugs and/or be a gang member. live by our laws,respect our country. pride for our flag. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 23, 2007 7:19 AM:

" Are Christians suppose to be happy to support illegals? If Christians can't afford their own health ins. are they suppose to be glad that they are working to give illegals free benefits?Then i don't know too many "Christians".i would much rather my tax money to go elder folk who are citizens and worked hard but can't make ends meet. not to people who don't even know our language, the intruders. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 23, 2007 7:10 AM:

" Leonard:you always get off the subject. It has nothing to do with the problem of illegals. i don't want them dead, just out of our country. we have old people, born in U.S., unable to pay their utilities and dying. yet illegals can get free benefits. that is wrong. they even have access to our s.s. benefits. our country is almost broke because of THEM. if they want to become legal, let them do it the right way. "

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Start Deportation wrote on Jun 23, 2007 12:36 AM:

" To Roger: Valid documentation of citizenship makes the call on who goes and who stays. We're now enforcing the 'Click it or Ticket' seat belt law, it is much more vital & essential to make and enforce a 'Prove it or Move it' immigration law. If they lack valid documentation and they can't speak English. Hmmm, ya think that they might be here illegaly. Get a clue! It is not about racial discrimination or immigration. It is about illegal invaders plundering America! "

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Leonard wrote on Jun 22, 2007 12:39 PM:

" LodiMom: Are you a Christian? "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 22, 2007 11:16 AM:

" Roger I: if you came home and an intruder was in your house what would you do? U would call the cops and have him arrested. Would u feel sorry for him? He broke the law, not your problem and he should pay the price. Do you like your tax dollars supporting illegals? How can u feel sorry for someone that knowingly breaks the law? "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 22, 2007 11:10 AM:

" How can anyone in their right mind support illegal immigrants? They have no business here, send them back, secure the borders and take care of our own. What do i care if they are deported? Do you have a clue what would happen if we snuck into Mexico? Illegal means illegal and they broke the law coming here. Period. Send them back to Mexico. "

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Roger I. wrote on Jun 21, 2007 7:52 PM:

" How funny that when someone dares to disagree with most of you, that all of a sudden I'm one of those supporting the problem. Rather than putting out hatred & negativity, I'm advocating for people to look for solutions, to get past the hate and anger so that something can be done. It this bill or any other meaningful bill doesn't pass, then guess what? Nothing happens and nothing will change. "

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Roger I. wrote on Jun 21, 2007 7:40 PM:

" No, I am not a business owner nor have I ever exploited immigrants for cheap labor. I am also not one to be so candid with hatred. For a town with more churches than bars, it's disappointing to read many of the comments posted. Deportation is unpractical since this would set off racial profiling at its worst, and keep in mind, there are over 42 million legal Hispanics in this country; so who makes the call on who goes and stays? Level and open-minded individuals such as most of you? God help us... "

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Denise wrote on Jun 21, 2007 4:19 PM:

" Is that really true that the US spends more on Iraq's security? "

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JH wrote on Jun 21, 2007 12:01 PM:

" Roger I. You must be a business owner, more specifically one of the many that are turning a profit off of the cheap labor of illegal immigrants. I say, close the borders, deport the present illegals, and harsh consequences for those that attempt and aid the would be immigrants. And if you want to talk extreme, if this bill does pass by some utter stupidity, I would say that our elected officials are doing exactly what WE THE PEOPLE, do not want them to do. And something must be done....we AS a WHOLE must get together and FIGHT...for OUR rights. "

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Bl wrote on Jun 21, 2007 8:57 AM:

" President Bush’s goal has been from the first day in office to turn the USA in a third world banana republic modeled on Mexican. He has aided, abided, encourage and Collaborated with a foreign government to not only ignore Article IV Section IV of our Constitution but to subvert our Constitution. This is more than an impeachment offense it is treason pure and simple! "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 21, 2007 7:48 AM:

" Jake Daniels: The Bush administration spends more money on Iraq's border security than ours. "

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Daniel wrote on Jun 21, 2007 7:47 AM:

" Roger I. Don't let them extort us. That would be nothing less than surrender. "

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Amnesty = LOSE YOUR COUNTRY wrote on Jun 21, 2007 12:01 AM:

" Do the math folks! -smitty "

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Jake Daniels wrote on Jun 20, 2007 11:59 PM:

" Bush has FAILED bigtime! Post 911, he could have and should have closed the borders immediately for security issues and enforced existing immigration laws to be adhered to. Now, who knows what America will become, it ain't looking folks! Good luck -jake "

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Start Deportation wrote on Jun 20, 2007 8:13 PM:

" To Bachus: Speaking truth is not hating it a virtue and is a gift to your fellowman. When one lacks substance, like yourself, they usually resort to name calling. You've followed suit perfectly. The lies are coming from America's corrupt government and Mexico and the crimes are being committed by illegal invaders (overwhelmingly Mexican)who are leaching from Americans and America's traitorous government. "

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Start Deportation wrote on Jun 20, 2007 8:07 PM:

" Don't believe the government propaganda that deportation is unrealistic. After the Great Depression 2 million illegal aliens were deported and after WWII 1 million more illegals were deported to insure jobs for soldiers returing home. To not start a deportation process is not only surrender but traitorous. Once a deportation process is in motion, America's relief will begin coming to fruition. " "

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Roger I. wrote on Jun 20, 2007 8:33 AM:

" Instead of beating your chest to see who is more right, let's look from the middle. We need to ask, "what are we going to do about the 15 million people that broke the law when arriving illegally, but ARE making contributions (financially and a needed workforce)since deportation is not a realistic solution? Support a bill that requires CONDITIONS toward citizenship so that we can include them into society and so they can move up the economic ladder. Who is going to support us when all of the boomers start retiring? "

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Bachus wrote on Jun 20, 2007 8:14 AM:

" Fine words from all the haters. Its a shame that they aren't borne out by the facts. Where I come from, we call untruths like that "lies". "

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jackson wrote on Jun 20, 2007 8:07 AM:

" Interesting viewing on what illegals cost us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AzQDk7vz4g&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eheritage%2Eorg%2FResearch%2FImm "

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Start Deportation wrote on Jun 20, 2007 12:35 AM:

" To Bachus, Illegals babymama's only pay taxes after they receive their free rent, food stamps, medical and child's free education . Then they pay taxes on the booze and cigarettes they purchase with their food stamp money. The babymama then houses another 5 to 10 illegal aliens in the same rent free dwelling who leach off America's resources. And many of them end up in prisons at taxpayer's expense. "

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Roger I. wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:38 PM:

" The bill is not amnesty because it provides conditions; which are required since 1) the law was broken; 2) American citizenship should be valued; 3) "deporting" and other chants are unrealistic. Yes, the law was broken, and the bill establishes "hoops" for 12-15 million while placing focus on border security and maintaining a workforce that's in demand. Not passing the bill will not change a thing. Liberals tout that it's too much and conservatives saying it's amnesty. Let's look at a solution from the "middle" because all I hear and read is from either mentioned extreme. "

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daniel wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:24 PM:

" Bachus: Why don't you let the illegals come over to your house. I heard a statistic that illegals leave more behind than they take. "

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Tell me why wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:35 PM:

" The lowest of the low are Mexicans who sneak across the border and steal and cheat as they did when Mexico got rid of them. These squatters whose lives are based on "sharing" the wealth of others and contributing nothing are our "illegal aliens". Mexicans want these people out. The squatters have been killing the Mexican economy. Now we have them. Solution: Lets send them to Iraq. The Iraqis will think of something- drink beer- death penalty, do dope-death penalty- eat carnitas-death penalty, spray paint- death penalty. "

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ImaBeaner wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:17 PM:

" And keep in mind, this is not a POLITICAL ISSUE. It is a SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUE. For the most part, my illegal bretheren want to live in a Mexican ure on American soil. The only way they can do that is to come here. They do not wish to embrace American ure. Soon this country will be like the Balkans in Europe and the Tribes in Iraq .. battling over ural territory, ideology, and issues. "

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ImaBeaner wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:15 PM:

" What disturbs me most are the people in this community actively working towards the destabilization of America through organizations such as MECHA. There is actually a Spanish teacher at Tokay High that not only teaches Spanish (the language), but mixes in pro da films with MECHA themes to forward his agenda. Yes "Julio", we Americans-of-mexican-descent are watching you because people like you are mexican first, American never. Viva America! "

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ImaBeaner wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:12 PM:

" ...instead of granting illegals "legal status", let's educate them and then send them back to Mexico to reform their own corrupt government so that all the people of mexico (not just those who leave for America) can live a better life. The US could clean up the corrupt Mexican government virtually overnight by cutting off all aid and forcing them into political reforms. We just don't have the political will. "

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ImaBeaner wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:11 PM:

" ...so after about 10 or 15 years, the workers you granted "amnesty" to have moved up the socio-economic ladder leaving a vacancy at the bottom (again).. which means you once again need "more laborers". This is precisely what happened after Ronald Reagan granted amnesty to illegals. That did not solve the "labor shortage". It is over 20 years later and the politicians want to perpetuate the cycle and "do it again". "

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ImaBeaner wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:09 PM:

" As an American of mexican descent I am qualified to point out that the big lie about immigration reform is that the US "needs the workers" and therefore must grant some sort of amnesty. Mexicans like anyone else want more than a farm laborers life her in America. They may come here for a generation and work in the fields, but the dont want that for their children.... "

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GovAgent to Active Lodi Citizen wrote on Jun 19, 2007 5:13 PM:

" May God give our Government the backbone to hold the Mexican Government accountable to its own people. May God open the eyes of the mexican people and give them the desire to overthrow their government and get there rights back! It the Mexican Government thats the problem!! "

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GovAgent wrote on Jun 19, 2007 5:04 PM:

" You should see eastside Lodi in the morning. Illegal women pushing strollers with 6 kids around walking to school. They are everywhere! If this cannot stop, they must have some kind of birth control and laws only allowing 2 kids per household. This is one reason there are so many gang members and crimes. these people cannot support the responsibilty it takes to raise so many kids. "

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GovAgent wrote on Jun 19, 2007 4:54 PM:

" Read my other post, lets get to the reason they come!! To fix this problem is simple, take away the supply. Pass a policy that states; no property owner or corporate owners shall rent, lease, or sell any property or land on United States soil. The penalty if caught is forfuture of the land, $100,000 fine and 10yrs in prison! San Diego has a law similar to this and it is working. If illegals have no where to sleep or stay, they wont come! "

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GovAgent Tim S wrote on Jun 19, 2007 4:47 PM:

" I agree with this Mom. Its not about giving rights to these criminals, but support the United States of America and its infrastruction.. Why is it our job to support a corrupt country! Why are we allowing Mexico to treat its own people like slaves! NO! MAKING THESE LAW BREAKERS CITZENS IS AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM! BUT HOLDING MEXICO ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS PEOPLE AND USING MILITARY FORCE IS OUR DUTY! FORGET IRAQ FOR NOW, GIVE MEXICO AN OPTION OR ELSE! RISE UP SONS OF MEXICO AND CLAIM YOUR LAND FROM YOUR CORRUPT GOVERNMENT! WE WILL SUPPORT YOU! "

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Bachus wrote on Jun 19, 2007 3:51 PM:

" Illegals pay taxes too. According to government statistics, illegals pay more in sales and other taxes than they consume. Of course, Fat Cats like Lou Doughboy Dobbs won't tell you that. "

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to active Lodi citizen wrote on Jun 19, 2007 2:49 PM:

" You are incorrect. Illegals get these services and more. Tax paying Americans pay the price for these services. How long are you going to allow this spending of YOUR money? If you are a millionaire I guess I can understand how you may not really care much, but most of us are not millionaires and we count our pennies for retirement. My retirement seems to be going to pay for others to enjoy free services after they illegally enter this country. Is this fair to you? "

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active Lodi citizen wrote on Jun 19, 2007 11:20 AM:

" It is a shame people still think this way. The people in question are humans not aliens. The majority of them are hardworking productive members of society. Welfare is not available to them. Social Security is not available to them. Investigate and learn the truth. The bill is a compromise and is neccesary. May gods love cancel your hatred, and bless those whos future is in the hands of politicians. "

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No more Illegals!! wrote on Jun 19, 2007 11:05 AM:

" Well this Country won't have rights anymore if the illegals keep screwing our system more and more each day, by making us pay for their free services! Okay, then they need to pay for our food, children and schooling period!! We are on our way to becoming a Third World country because of them! "

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Well JD... wrote on Jun 19, 2007 11:01 AM:

" Do me a favor! Sneak into Mexico and get caught! Tell the judge that 2 years in prison is too harsh and that you just came to Mexico for a better life! See how many in the courtroom laugh as you are sent to prison! You EARN your right to citizenship in America. You don't hide in America and refuse to pass a simple 100 question test and show you can read, speak and write english! "

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There are billboards in town by McDonalds and Burger King Totally In Spanish! wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:58 AM:

" As for amnesty! It will be a done deal, and every illegal will have other people swear an affidavit that they have been here for 3 years. Coming here to work is one thing, coming here just to make babies and live on welfare till someone marries you does not benefit the economy, it drains it! If any of us sneaked into Mexico it is 2 years prison minimum! Why do they feel they have the right to squat here and not be deported? "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:58 AM:

" Here's a suggestion. For all of you who think they should receive the free services, YOU PAY FOR THEM. We should have a choice in this. Anyone who is tired of paying for illegals should not have to. Then the free services would end and they would just leave on their own. Free up the jails and leave more jobs for citizens. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:33 AM:

" If someone broke into your home and took over, demanding food and medical help would you pay for it? Would you let them consider your home theirs? This country is OUR home and i don't know about anyone else but I don't like intruders. They are unwelcome and they will drain this country of all our resources. Enough is enough and ILLEGAL IS ILLEGAL. SEND THEM HOME. "

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wtf wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:28 AM:

" One solution is to vote for Ron Paul. Here's his stance on this situation: http://blog.ronpaul2008.com/ron_paul_2008/2007/06/press_release_n.html "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:25 AM:

" If they want to live here, they need to live by OUR LAWS. If they are illegal they have no business here. They need to be punished for breaking the law. If they want to become citizens, that is great. Do it the way so many others did. Don't come here and expect it to be handed to you. Anything worth while is worth fighting for the right way. Prove that you want to be American and lose the Mexican flag. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:23 AM:

" Do you like the idea that social security will be bankrupt in a few years? Why should they be able to draw the money that WE AMERICANS paid in to? Why should we pay for their children? If they cannot afford kids, they should not be allowed to have them. We are an English speaking country NOT SPANISH. Go home and speak your language or start speaking ENGLISH. "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:20 AM:

" You are missing the point. Go to Mexico and demand rights and see what happens. They should not have rights to free services PERIOD. Why should AMERICANS have to support them? If they want to be here, do it the right way and work for what you get. "

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oh wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:18 AM:

" Aileen-You have very good points here that I know to be a fact!We need to do something about it and it is not let them stay!If mexico was part of America would they have to come here?Mybe we need to let SS and welfare go!Maybe we need to take out mexico?If not then stop them from coming here!The law is already there lets inforce it. "

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US Citizen wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:18 AM:

" They complain because their kids don't speak English and we go out of our way to teach them in their language. This is America, primary language is English. Sometimes I feel they have more rights than those of us who are U.S. citizens. "

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US Citizen wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:15 AM:

" To JD: I agree with LodiMom to an extent. They should be allowed live, shop & eat where they want. I just do not agree that they are allowed to receive welfare. If we need medical care in their country, we have to pay out of our pocket because our health plans only cover services in the U.S. or only medical emergencies when out of the country. We go to their country and are forced to speak their language, learn in their language & abide by their rules. The same should apply when they come to the U.S. "

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Bryan wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:13 AM:

" Yes, everyone should have rights but we don't live a perfect world. Furthermore, that does not mean that everyone, 'worldwide' should obtain free entitlements and social benefits at the expense of hard working Americans. That is why nations have borders. The tax dollars from American's hard work are going to support Mexico and Mexican citizens rather than American citizens and the future of America's children. Great letter Aileen Boyce! "

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JD wrote on Jun 19, 2007 9:12 AM:

" All human beings have rights on this earth.....giving people NO rights is NOT right. Sorry, LodiMom. "

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T & C wrote on Jun 19, 2007 8:15 AM:

" Let's start right here in Lodi! Hear that CC and LPD? "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Jun 19, 2007 7:49 AM:

" Well, Lodi Mom, there was this German fellow a few years back who had a Solution for this sort of thing. He just rounded all the undesireables up in these big camps and put them to work.The ones that couldn't work were put to other "useful" uses, like making lamp shades. Now, I'm not too crazy about this idea but I think it has a lot of traction with your crowd. After all, when you start demanding that some people have "no rights" is there anything to really stop you from working up a Final Solution? "

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LodiMom wrote on Jun 19, 2007 6:55 AM:

" What can be done to stop this? Our country is going bankrupt from illegals. They should have NO rights in our country. Cut welfare and they will leave. OR make them fight the war in Iraq. Once completed they can become citizens. "

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