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Most Utahns approve of immigration law; panel to give SB81 a closer look
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lost in DC | 9:43 a.m. March 27, 2008
Packard can't have it both ways. Criminals living here and separated from
their families back in their home countries are being supported by her
organization.
WatchDog | 10:57 a.m. March 27, 2008
I get SO tired of the song and dance of these people! WE are not breaking up
families! These criminals, intentionally choose to disregard their family when
deciding to break our immigration laws. THEY are the ones risking their family
status.
IF breaking up families made ANY sense whatsoever, this same sick argument would pertain to sending a citizen bank robber to jail - and breaking up their family!
Sheesh!
IF breaking up families made ANY sense whatsoever, this same sick argument would pertain to sending a citizen bank robber to jail - and breaking up their family!
Sheesh!
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June | 1:57 p.m. March 27, 2008
Senora Packard says that illegals contribute to the economy and live in the
community. She's correct on the latter. They not only LIVE in the
community, they destroy the community. The leave trash, mostly Bud Lite cans
dropped on the ground, drive around (which they are doing w/o licenses) blasting
ranchero music, form gangs,and put a drain on the economy in many ways. The reap
many more benefits that they contribute. After all these years they don't
seem to know or care if they are here illegally. I think we'd better post
big signs on the border saying "just a reminder, amigos. When you enter
without documentation, don't be surprised or feign surprise when the
authorities crack down on you. Maybe someone can speak very slowly to them and
spell out the meaning of i-l-l-e-g-a-l! And those who support this criminal
activities, how about leaving with them. This country doesn't need
traitors.
Study | 2:25 p.m. March 27, 2008
What is it that needs to be studied for 16 months?!! Someone can't figure
out that if you entered the country without going through the proper procedures
(illegally), it is a deportable crime. It only took me a nano second to figure
that out!!
Bobby | 2:34 p.m. March 27, 2008
As Glenn Spencers American Patrol Website has said, while Bush and McCain are
working to instill a sense of identity to people in Iraq, they are trying to
destroy the sense of identity of Americans. But some Americans, just for the
sake of a little profit will never understand how dangerous this is. Are you
satisfied with America being an "Economic Zone" for anyone in the
world to exploit? Dr. Ron Paul President 2008, do the right thing, write him in.
had enough | 4:39 p.m. March 27, 2008
This bill doesn't go far enough. Until the employers are prosecuted for
hiring the illegals, we will continue to have the problem of these criminals in
our country. By the way, if a thief over here is sentenced to prison, does
anyone care that he is seperated from his family? Send the family back with the
illegals. If the parents are illegal, then any children form them should also be
the same.
Tyler | 1:01 p.m. March 28, 2008
What is HR4088? Is there even such a number?
The Middle Man | 2:14 p.m. March 29, 2008
I agree that the "family argument" needs to be used much less by
Immigration Activists. It really is a poor excuse, and one that merely tries to
pull at the heart-strings of everyday Americans.
However, some of you seem to think that the only Illegal Immigrants in this country are Latinos. While they do represent a fair sized portion of the population, there are still quite a few undocumented workers from Eastern Europe, Britain, Russia, and even Canada. The illegal "Canalien" population has been growing exponentially in the last few years.
So, argue for a governmental crackdown on illegal immigration (which I agree with, whole-heartedly), but don't stereotype the debate into "Latinos vs. Gringos."
However, some of you seem to think that the only Illegal Immigrants in this country are Latinos. While they do represent a fair sized portion of the population, there are still quite a few undocumented workers from Eastern Europe, Britain, Russia, and even Canada. The illegal "Canalien" population has been growing exponentially in the last few years.
So, argue for a governmental crackdown on illegal immigration (which I agree with, whole-heartedly), but don't stereotype the debate into "Latinos vs. Gringos."
tenx | 12:19 p.m. March 31, 2008
Why July 2009? Why not now?
jjvjar | 11:43 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008
I am a single mother of 4 children. All four of my kids have fathers that are
illegal Mexicans. I was weak and had low self esteem when all this happened. I
dont get one penny for CS and have begged for money just to feed my kids before
and have received extremely negative comments. The state currently subsideses
$781/month for day care. That is over 9 thousand a year in taxes!! There is no
justice here. They come here, don't understand the laws and WILLINGLY
submit US CITIZENS (four innocent children) to extreme hardship and poverty.
Maybe these FAMILY supporters should think of that. If you WILLINGLY cause a
child to live in financial hardship that should be concidered CHILD ABUSE. THEY
NEED TO GO!!! They are a strain on our economy. Take that from a FORMER
supporter. Their culture is in such a way that they think they can treat women
the way they do in Mexico. In Mexico women dont have many rights. It is
UNETHICAL AND WRONG AND ALL YOU SUPPORTERS ARE GIVING THEM THE ABILITY TO ABUSE
WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THIS WAY!!! WHERE ARE OUR RIGHTS????
Anonymous | 2:01 p.m. April 2, 2009
This is wrong!
I am Hispanic and proud of it... I am also Native American. All you people need to realize that you are all illegals... its sad to see how greedy you people can get. This is taken into offense.. How can someone be pulled over than asked for documentation? Racism is what it is. It is going to become Latinos vs. Gringos.. just another reason for Utah's crime rate to go up.
I am Hispanic and proud of it... I am also Native American. All you people need to realize that you are all illegals... its sad to see how greedy you people can get. This is taken into offense.. How can someone be pulled over than asked for documentation? Racism is what it is. It is going to become Latinos vs. Gringos.. just another reason for Utah's crime rate to go up.
Diana | 8:40 p.m. June 28, 2009
All you people out there who are against illegal immigration are all CRAZY!!!!
It has been easily forgotten that "Utah" among other states were originally "ours" yes "ours"!!!!! Wether you like it or not!!!! The bottom line is that no matter what law is passed we will always remain here fighting for what we know belongs to us!!!
All of you people out there who "dislike" mexicans for simply not having "legal documents" have no clue how difficult it is to live your life in fear of being "caught" and being "deported" you have no idea what it is like to have to wake up every morning thinking if today will be the day. Searching endlessley for a job and being told no over and over again.
People who come out here to the United States from other countries, and i'm not only taking about mexico, these people come out here because they are looking for a better life for there family. Most people I know would live in mexico if the situation was better out there, unfortunately that is not the case, and frankly it is not there fault. I hope they help these people.
It has been easily forgotten that "Utah" among other states were originally "ours" yes "ours"!!!!! Wether you like it or not!!!! The bottom line is that no matter what law is passed we will always remain here fighting for what we know belongs to us!!!
All of you people out there who "dislike" mexicans for simply not having "legal documents" have no clue how difficult it is to live your life in fear of being "caught" and being "deported" you have no idea what it is like to have to wake up every morning thinking if today will be the day. Searching endlessley for a job and being told no over and over again.
People who come out here to the United States from other countries, and i'm not only taking about mexico, these people come out here because they are looking for a better life for there family. Most people I know would live in mexico if the situation was better out there, unfortunately that is not the case, and frankly it is not there fault. I hope they help these people.
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Sounds like double-speak. Families are broken up when someone is caught breaking the law. And you qualify your "supporting the law" by saying it's OK because they contribute to our economy and community?