New Attitude on Immigration Skips an Old Coal Town (2013, born, illegal immigrants)

[All American NYC]

Before Arizona’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, before “self-deportation” became the Republican presidential platform in 2012, there was Hazleton.....Despite Hazleton’s reputation as one of America’s toughest cities toward illegal immigrants, the Hispanic population there has surged. The 2010 census showed Hispanic residents totaling 37 percent of the population, up from 5 percent in 2000....“My parents were taught, you’re here to be Americans, speak English,” he said. “If you come over the fence, do you want to be an American, or do you just want to be in the country?”

Another city almost destroyed.

[IBMMuseum]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

Another city almost destroyed.

So the population of Hazleton being 37% Hispanic leads to your remark that the city is "almost destroyed"? Way to show that tolerance! Maybe we need Pamela Hauptmann back there to show them where to go:

[Oldglory]

A jump from 5% to 37% from one ethnic group is a pretty big increase. What are the odds that some or many of these people are illegal immigrants?

[All American NYC]

Originally Posted by IBMMuseum

So the population of Hazleton being 37% Hispanic leads to your remark that the city is "almost destroyed"? Way to show that tolerance! Maybe we need Pamela Hauptmann back there to show them where to go:

It doesn't matter if its 2%. 1 illegal is too many and will destroy a town.

[IBMMuseum]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

It doesn't matter if its 2%. 1 illegal is too many and will destroy a town.

Even if Hispanics are 2% of the town's population it is "almost destroyed"? Here's a trick question: If there was no Hispanics at all in Hazleton, would you consider it "almost destroyed"?

Is Pamela more to your liking?...

[Oldglory]

Originally Posted by IBMMuseum

Even if Hispanics are 2% of the town's population it is "almost destroyed"? Here's a trick question: If there was no Hispanics at all in Hazleton, would you consider it "almost destroyed"?

Is Pamela more to your liking?...

He didn't say "Hispanic" he said illegal.

[IBMMuseum]

Originally Posted by Oldglory

He didn't say "Hispanic" he said illegal.

The sourced article refers to the percentage of Hispanics in Hazleton, and my responses have been worded using a percentage in that context. Saying that one "illegal" will "destroy" a town (of over 25,000 in population) is being a bit facetious. Of course, the abbreviation means "illegal Hispanic" in the entire context of this discussion.

[All American NYC]

Originally Posted by IBMMuseum

The sourced article refers to the percentage of Hispanics in Hazleton, and my responses have been worded using a percentage in that context. Saying that one "illegal" will "destroy" a town (of over 25,000 in population) is being a bit facetious. Of course, the abbreviation means "illegal Hispanic" in the entire context of this discussion.

Seem like you responded to my reply.

[All American NYC]

Originally Posted by IBMMuseum

Even if Hispanics are 2% of the town's population it is "almost destroyed"? Here's a trick question: If there was no Hispanics at all in Hazleton, would you consider it "almost destroyed"?

Is Pamela more to your liking?...

Like Old glory said. I stated illegal.

[Chimuelojones]

Erika Hernandez, a community liaison, disputed the mayor and Mr. Barletta’s claims that efforts aimed at illegal immigrants are not a reflection on other Hispanics. The actions send a message of blanket hostility, she said.
“They don’t see people like me, who went to college,” said Ms. Hernandez, who was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Hazleton as a teenager. “I’m an immigrant. I’m not living off the government. I speak English.”

Erika is not illegal...She is the good, decent, face of the increase of Hispanics in Hazleton. Keep up the good work Erika. You are a true patriot. A true American.