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womens voting rights and civil liberties for african-americans didnt carry any weight with most americans, at points in our history. it doesnt justify them at all. same thing with this mess. its sad but true: the american public often doesnt know whats good for the american public.
One huge difference:
Blacks were brought to this country against their will------we, as a nation 'owed' them equal rights.
As for women not having full rights: many White people not so terribly long ago did not either.
Again: all of the above were either brought here and/or came with their families------legally.
Actually, when deciding certain statutes, courts often ask for briefs on "legislative intent" - briefs written from committee hearings, or writings of the authors of the legislation.
Assuming the quote of Senator Howard is accurate, it would be reasonable to cite it in a case brought before the court today. Has it been previously cited? I don't know - would be an interesting research project though -
Perhaps I can shake loose some time and warm up the 'ole Westlaw program
I have often thought the same thing. It would be interesting indeed to know if there is any precedent currently on the books. If not, all it would take is one brave attorney and one brave judge not afraid to stand up and be counted. Any lawyers out there who can shed some light on this for us? I do believe the text is accurate as it is how I remember it to be.
this tells me nothing. i get my facts from accredited websites. you generalize immigrants in the worst way possible, based off the actions of a select few who even i dont agree with! but when are the worst people in a group accurately representative of the whole?
Actually ghost, it was all over our local news when Elias Bermudez – Outspoken illegal alien supporter in a position of power, stated publicly during the protest rallies that most illegal Mexicans in this country have no desire to become citizens but are just here to make money to send home to their families in Mexico. Maybe he wouldn't be the chosen spokesperson of the illegal population, I have no idea, but he certainly put himself in that position when he stepped up to be their mouthpiece during that time. I think his statements are a big reason why people have the impression we do and because no one spoke out in rebuttal.
Actually ghost, it was all over our local news when Elias Bermudez – Outspoken illegal alien supporter in a position of power, stated publicly during the protest rallies that most illegal Mexicans in this country have no desire to become citizens but are just here to make money to send home to their families in Mexico. Maybe he wouldn't be the chosen spokesperson of the illegal population, I have no idea, but he certainly put himself in that position when he stepped up to be their mouthpiece during that time. I think his statements are a big reason why people have the impression we do and because no one spoke out in rebuttal.
Speaking of Bermudez; he seems to be awfully quiet as of late-----methinks he shot off his mouth one too many times.
doing it legally costs too much. theyre going to cross illegally because of this. your solution is a failure. congratulations.
If they can afford up to $5000 to pay a coyote to bring them across the border, then guess what, THEY CAN AFFORD TO BECOME CITIZENS LEGALLY! Fact is, why would they wait in line and do it right when our government, crooked business owners and some of our asinine citizens allow and in some ways encourage their activity? If they were jailed, unable to get a job and unable to use social services, more would be attempting to earn citizenship just like those from other countries who don't have the convenience of walking arcoss the border. Your proposal to grant amnesty and allow an unlimited number of immigrants under your "fast and free" immigration policy would not only be a failure, but the end of America as AMERICANS know it. That would be endorcing "Estados Unidos de Mexicanos". Congratulations.
If they can afford up to $5000 to pay a coyote to bring them across the border, then guess what, THEY CAN AFFORD TO BECOME CITIZENS LEGALLY!
$5000 is a lot of money down in Mexico. If they have that much money they probably don't need to immigrate to the US at all. We constantly hear they need to sneak across the border to be able to feed their families. But I bet a whole lot of people can eat for a heck of a long time for $5000.
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