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Immigration: The Battle for Manassas
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates more than 10 million undocumented immigrants reside in the United States. In the absence of a national policy to stem the rise of illegals, some local governments are taking matters into their own hands. Virginia's Prince William County has implemented the "rule of law" policy which allows officers to arrest people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and expedite deportation. And citizens are up in arms.
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Anyone that would trust
Anyone that would trust Buchanan with their life needs their head examined. He had made his way up by lying and ripping people off. You know when he's lying when his film izle lips are moving. His money was made by ripping off innocent people (and Chase Bank) with his American Speedy sham. Get real. The guy's a crook. An official crook, being in the top 20 most corrupt members of congress.
After reading the story, I
After reading the story, I asked my students this question: What would you do with $250,000 if you had it? And, I posting the comments on the board in the front of the class. I was amazed. There was no discussion about buying fancy cars, or computers, or going on cruises, or having elective surgery, or new clothes. No, none of that.
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The top four choices, that the entire class agreed were most important to them, where these: Help their families financially back home, a college education from an American college, buying a home in their native country, and starting a business. Isn't this what we call the American Dream? Perhaps it's not unique to citizens of the U.S.
I've heard Rosa's comments (or very similar ones) about just wanting to make a better life for one's self and for one's family many many times. These folks are very hard working and, believe it or not, quite conservative in their world view, for the most part. They believe in hard work, family, and their faith as a source of strength, and the rule of law. In some cases they come from places where rule of law is corrupt and personal security is tenuous.
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My point? Undocumented workers share the same goals and values as you. The problem is you see them as "different" and therefore they understand that they are not welcome in our circles. But, when you open your arms and heart, you will find some of the most wonderful and inspiring people you have ever met. I know this firsthand.
We want the same things
I teach English to immigrants at a local community college. A few months ago in our class we read a story about a man who had a winning lotto ticket worth a half million dollars but realized that it had gotten thrown away. So, he enlisted the help of his community to search through the town's dump to try to recover it (which they did) at the price of half the winnings.
After reading the story, I asked my students this question: What would you do with $250,000 if you had it? And, I posting the comments on the board in the front of the class. I was amazed. There was no discussion about buying fancy cars, or computers, or going on cruises, or having elective surgery, or new clothes. No, none of that.
The top four choices, that the entire class agreed were most important to them, where these: Help their families financially back home, a college education from an American college, buying a home in their native country, and starting a business. Isn't this what we call the American Dream? Perhaps it's not unique to citizens of the U.S.
I've heard Rosa's comments (or very similar ones) about just wanting to make a better life for one's self and for one's family many many times. These folks are very hard working and, believe it or not, quite conservative in their world view, for the most part. They believe in hard work, family, and their faith as a source of strength, and the rule of law. In some cases they come from places where rule of law is corrupt and personal security is tenuous.
My point? Undocumented workers share the same goals and values as you. The problem is you see them as "different" and therefore they understand that they are not welcome in our circles. But, when you open your arms and heart, you will find some of the most wonderful and inspiring people you have ever met. I know this firsthand.
Biased Reporting at its Worst
I live and work in Prince William and you forgot to mention a few things. The MS-13 gang activity, the increased crime rate, the 30+ illegal men standing in front of the 7-11 in the morning, the trashing of our parks and public areas, the murders at the hands of illegals - one of which had already been deported and had come back. Corey Stewart was elected and then re-elected by a wide margin because of these increasing problems relating to illegal aliens.
You also failed to mention that the county is one of only a few that has seen an INCREASE in home sales in the past few months. People are wanting to come back into the county because the Rule of Law is working. Several high-profile ICE raids at construction sites has also contributed to the reduction of illegals. And our neighboring county, Fairfax, is complaining because of the 700+ students they received mid-term that needed ESL classes because the students couldn't speak English. It's straining their budget. Just like it strained ours.
It will take us several years to recover from the economic and public relations disaster that the illegal immigrants have caused our region. I'm sympathetic to their plight but - when it comes to a matter of survival of our community - sympathy must be balanced with the law.
a human story
How can one view this story and not see the anguish in a story such as Rosa's. And Greg, well, he looks like his usual heartless self. I guess as long as his children are clothed with full tummy's, who cares about other peoples suffering. Does that sound like the teachings of Jesus Christ? I think Greg has clearly misunderstood his bible.
Manassas Hit Piece
Wow. I just watched your video on the PWC Rule Of Law Resolution. Talk about bias. Not one mention of what Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park were like before the implementation of the resolution. Overcrowded schools, boarding houses, MS-13 gangs, the list goes on and on. How about this interesting statistic: in 2007, 7 out of 9 murders in Prince William County, were committed by ILLEGAL ALIENS!
Your bias shows in the keywords you use on this video: Illegal Resident? (What in the hell is that? )Hate? (How about respect for the law?)
Lastly, you need to bone up on your geography. Manassas is an independent city. The wall you so prominently displayed is located in the city of Manassas, NOT Prince William County. It is on a site of a former historic home, that was ILLEGALLY converted to a boarding house, and was destroyed in a fire, caused by the ILLEGAL conversion to apartments. The owner had suspected ILLEGAL Aliens living in the attic, and the ILLEGAL electrical system put there caused the fire.
But, I guess you have to drum up funds for your site, right? You have to play to you liberal doners so they will whip open those checkbooks. What better way than to paint the good, christian, law-abiding citizens of Prince William and Manassas as a bunch of intolerant racists.
Another Shocker- hidden by the Media & Gov.
Initially, I feel that illegal immigrants should be sent home and that despite the aggressive stance of this "rule of law"- it is fair to the other people who ARE following the law.
However, the way the footage is shot- with the extreme religious undertones and the women's interview of abuse to her mother in Mexico and the desire to give her children a better life and food.
Is nothing short but persuasive and touching.
Now I find myself wondering "what is the answer" , " how can we deal with this problem, fairly & humanely?"
Clearly- no one has a clear answer on that - that everyone can agree upon.
Again- God Bless America and may Peace prevail.