CHEAP TOMATOES?

Got this in my email from Betty Manz. It has some very interesting facts I haven't seen before:

This should make everyone think, be you Democrat, Republican or Independent From a California school teacher - - - "As you listen to the news about the student protests over illegal immigration, there are some things that you should be aware of: I am in charge of the English-as-a-second-language department at a large southern California high school which is designated a Title 1 school, meaning that its students average lower socioeconomic and income levels.
Most of the schools you are hearing about, South Gate High, Bell Gardens , Huntington Park , etc., where these students are protesting, are also Title 1 schools.Title 1 schools are on the free breakfast and free lunch program. When I say free breakfast, I'm not talking a glass of milk and roll -- but a full breakfast and cereal bar with fruits and juices that would make a Marriott proud. The waste of this food is monumental, with trays and trays of it being dumped in the trash uneaten. (OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK) I estimate that well over 50% of these students are obese or at least moderately overweight. About 75% or more DO have cell phones. The school also provides day care centers for the unwed teenage pregnant girls (some as young as 13) so they can attend class without the inconvenience of having to arrange for babysitters or having family watch their kids. (OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK)I was ordered to spend $700,000 on my department or risk losing funding for the upcoming year even though there was little need for anything; my budget was already substantial.. I ended up buying new computers for the computer learning center, half of which, one month later, have been carved with graffiti by the appreciative students who obviously feel humbled and grateful to have a free education in America . (OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK) I have had to intervene several times for young and substitute teachers whose classes consist of many illegal immigrant students here in the country less then 3 months who raised so much hell with the female teachers, calling them "Putas" whores and throwing things that the teachers were in tears. Free medical, free education, free food, day care etc., etc, etc. Is it any wonder they feel entitled to not only be in this country but to demand rights, privileges and entitlements? To those who want to point out how much these illegal immigrants contribute to our society because they LIKE their gardener and housekeeper and they like to pay less for tomatoes: spend some time in the real world of illegal immigration and see the TRUE costs. Higher insurance, medical facilities closing, higher medical costs, more crime, lower standards of education in our schools, overcrowding, new diseases etc., etc, etc. For me, I'll pay more for tomatoes. We need to wake up. The guest worker program will be a disaster because we won't have the guts to enforce it.Does anyone in their right mind really think they will voluntarily leave and return?There are many hardworking Hispanic/American citizens that contribute to our country and many that I consider my true friends. We should encourage and accept those Hispanics who have done it the right and legal way. It does, however, have everything to do with culture: A third- world culture that does not value education, that accepts children getting pregnant and dropping out of school by 15 and that refuses to assimilate, and an American culture that has become so weak and worried about "politically correctness" that we don't have the will to do anything about it. If this makes your blood boil, as it did mine, forward this to everyone you know.CHEAP LABOR? Isn't that what the whole immigration issue is about? Business doesn't want to pay a decent wage.Consumers don't want expensive produce.Government will tell you Americans don't want the jobs. But the bottom line is cheap labor. The phrase "cheap labor" is a myth, a farce, and a lie. there is no such thing as "cheap labor."
Take, for example, an illegal alien with a wife and five children. He takes a job for $5.00 or $6.00/hour. At that wage, with six dependents, he pays no income tax, yet at the end of the year, if he files an Income Tax Return, he gets an "earned income credit" of up to $3,200 free.He qualifies for Section 8 housing and subsidized rent.He qualifies for food stamps.He qualifies for free (no deductible, no co-pay) health care.His children get free breakfasts and lunches at school. He requires bilingual teachers and books. He qualifies for relief from high energy bills. If they are or become, aged, blind or disabled, they qualify for SSI. Once qualified for SSI they can qualify for Medicare. All of this is at (our) taxpayer's expense. He doesn't worry about car insurance, life insurance, or homeowners insurance. Taxpayers provide Spanish language signs, bulletins and printed material. He and his family receive the equivalent of $20.00 to $30.00/hour in benefits.Working Americans are lucky to have $5.00 or $6.00/hour left after paying their bills and his.The American taxpayers also pay for increased crime, graffiti and trash clean-up.Cheap labor? YEAH RIGHT! Wake up people.

THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS WE SHOULD BE ADDRESSING TO THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR EITHER PARTY. 'AND WHEN THEY LIE TO US AND DON'T DO AS THEY SAY, WE SHOULD REPLACE THEM AT ONCE!'

State Ballot Initiative and Justice for Border Patrol Agents

The citizens of Washington State have decided to deal with illegal immigration on their own. This measure would require state and local government employees to verify identity and immigration status of every applicant for non-federally mandated public benefits, and report immigration violations, making failure to report a misdemeanor. This is similar to Arkansas Bill SB206 by Jim Holt, which failed in a Senate Committee. Since our state government is not as conservative as the one in the State of Georgia, which passed an immigration reform bill earlier this year, a state ballot initiative might be a way to pass immigration reform. It could also keep immigration reform a main issue during the 2008 election. Here is a link to the movement and the petition here:

http://wfir.org/

http://www.wfir.org/966PETITIONFAVORITE.pdf
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This issue has gotten a lot of people I know interested in illegal immigration.

Reprinted from NewsMax.com
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 1:42 p.m. EDT
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Pardon Ramos and Compean

U.S. Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean should be pardoned, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., told a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Hunter, a 2008 GOP presidential hopeful, said the prosecution of Ramos and Compean is a "great injustice,” adding that their case "called out for a pardon or commutation.” [Editor's Note: Get the US Border Cap and stand with our agents -- Go Here Now] Last October, U.S. District Court Judge Kathleen Cardone in El Paso, Texas, sentenced Compean to 12 years in prison and Ramos to 11 years and one day — despite a plea by their attorney for a new trial after three jurors said they were coerced into voting guilty in the case. The two agents were convicted of firing at and wounding a reportedly unarmed illegal immigrant near Fabens, Texas. The illegal was suspected of drug smuggling and was granted immunity by federal prosecutors in exchange for his testimony against the agents. Hunter testified that he had read all of the police, court, and prosecution files and further concluded that federal investigators failed to thoroughly investigate whether the illegal immigrant involved was armed at the time of the incident.
More Here:
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/7/17/140957.shtml?s=br

Conservative Meeting

Earlier today, several conservatives met in SW Little Rock. We had some snacks and then introduced ourselves. We had people from all over Central Arkansas drop in. The main topic was illegal immigration. We of course talked about the victory over the Comprehensive Amnesty Bill. I feel that our actions during the amnesty debate had an effect on Mark Pryor on his last vote against cloture.

FAIR has been in contact with several people regarding illegal immigration. Yesterday, Tyson Foods announced that they had planned to have Arkansas to feed the poor starving illegals. The United Methodist Church and other organizations were to carry out this plan. I will give updates about this issue later on. I also talked about the organization of conservatives in the Arkansas Legistlature.

We discussed the events happening in Hazelton and Georgia, where illegals are leaving because of attrition and enforcement. Like the rest of America, we are watching events in Hazelton. Afterwards, we watched some good youtube footage of immigration reform activist. For those who haven't seen it, here is a link to the very popular press 1 for english video:



While this is not an election year or a legislative session. There are a lot of upcoming projects to work on. FAIR wants us to help organize the activist in NW Arkansas. We're also getting calls from DeQueen, AR from activist there. On August 20th and the 21st, a worldwide protest against the North American Union.

I want to say that we've done a lot. We helped pass immigration reform legistlation in the Arkansas Session and blocked several pro-illegal bills. We put the Senators from Arkansas on notice, and at least 1 of them is listening if even for a little bit. Even though we didn't get even coverage, we let the people of Arkansas know that there are people in their state fighting illegal immigration and that they can join us. What we need to do now is get people involved by showing them illegal immigration's effect in their backyard. Photos of Mexican Trucks, video footage of illegals applying for welfare and getting free food at a United Methodist Church. We also need to know about events like guns shows, fairs, city council meetings, neighborhood meetings, visits by Presidential Candidates, and other places where we can hand out material. Our group hopes to create the same results for Arkansas that have happened in Hazelton and Georgia, and we're on our way.

Arkansas Rep joins immigration reform offensive

While defeating the Senate Amnesty Bill was a great victory, we still need to go foward with reducing illegal immigration. Here is a press release sent to keeparkansaslegal@yahoo.com about that effort.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2007
Contact: K. Ryan James (202) 225-4301

Boozman Signs on to Border Bill GOP legislation makes secure border top priority

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today announced his support of critical legislation to secure the nations borders, and require the enforcement of U.S. immigration law.

Boozman will co-sponsor the Secure Borders FIRST Act, offered by Rep. Peter King (R-NY) and Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX). The bill establishes a firm timeline for the Department of Homeland Security to achieve operational control of the nation’s border, authorize additional border security personnel, and require jail time for illegal immigrants who continually break the law.

“The first priority of any discussion on immigration should be border security,” Boozman said. “This bill makes the security of the nation’s borders paramount, and this is why I have added my support to it. Operational control of the border is a matter of national security and community safety.”

Additionally, the legislation also adds strong worksite enforcement provisions, while increasing protections of the Social Security program.

“Workplace enforcement is also very important in the overall effort to reduce illegal immigration,” Boozman said. “The less attractive we make it to hire illegal immigrants, the harder it will be for them to find jobs, taking away the number one motivating factor for illegal immigrants.”

Good news from the State of Georgia!

Despite the claims of pro-illegal advocates that we can't remove the +12 million illegals, Immigration reform activist in Georgia are doing just that using state legislation! The only bad news about this story is that some of the illegals are moving to other states, including Arkansas!

http://www.cbs46.com/video/13630039/index.html
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FREEPER MEETING, July 14, from 3-5 pm in Little Rock. We will meet at Sharon’s house and will order in pizza (or whatever you want). Drinks and snacks will be furnished. Just some of the things on our agenda: We will elect a leader, come up with ideas to defeat Blanche, and will have some handouts and havesuggestions for others. Of course, illegal immigration will be discussed.
Please add to the above now or at the meeting. Please try to come and bring somebody with you. We have got to do more than just mouth on FR if we want to see some changes in AR. No racist allowed.

bobbiewarner@sbcglobal.net or keeparkansaslegal@yahoo.com for directions.
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I have been trying to set up a meeting in NW Arkansas but have delayed by my training schedule for my new job as well buying a new car. I have been trying to find a place to eat that could hold a crowd that doesn't hire illegals.

House Republicans Vow to take the Offensive on Immigration

House Republicans Vow to take the Offensive on Immigration
The Hill ^ July 3, 2007 Jackie Kucinich
Posted on 07/03/2007 3:09:36 PM PDT by no dems

House Republicans are planning to use the ashes of the Senate immigration bill to resurrect the debate on border security. The GOP leadership move to go on offense on immigration is politically tricky. While polls show that most Americans back stronger border-security measures, some House Republicans — such as then-Rep. J.D. Hayworth (Ariz.) — faced strong criticism last year for their so-called “hard-line” approach. Hayworth subsequently lost to Rep. Harry Mitchell (D) in last year’s midterm elections. Immigration reform was not high on the Democratic agenda last election cycle, and some political observers questioned the motivation of Democratic leaders to pass the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) recently called the legislation “Bush’s bill” but noted that more Republicans than Democrats voted against cloture.
House Democratic leaders have suggested that they will not act on a broad immigration reform bill unless the Senate acts, a remote possibility following last week’s failed cloture vote House Republican leaders are calling out their Democratic counterparts for failing to tackle immigration matters, but have made it clear they do not want the lower chamber to act on President Bush’s proposed guest-worker program. Kurt Bardella, a spokesman for Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.), who chairs the House Immigration Reform Caucus, said the demise of the Senate bill was a positive development for border security and the debate forced Congress to “come to grips with the reality that the illegal immigration issue is an issue of national importance.” “The defeat of the Senate bill is not an excuse for Congress to do nothing when we have within reach a broad consensus on the need to address employer verification, interior enforcement and border security … we should instead renew our commitment to getting something done immediately.” Homeland Security Committee ranking member Pete King (R-N.Y.), a cosponsor of border security legislation that will be introduced later this month, said through a spokesman that the Senate bill has “reinvigorated the border-security debate.” During a press conference on Thursday, Republican leaders joined the chief House critics of the Senate immigration bill in applauding its defeat and touting the importance of border security legislation.
“Until we’re able — the government’s able — to demonstrate to the American people that we can in fact secure the borders and enforce the laws, the American people aren’t willing to take those next steps in this process,” House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said. Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) said he expected many of his members to line up behind a bill crafted by King and Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), ranking member on the Judiciary Committee. “I think many of us will be supporting the Lamar Smith/Peter King bill,” Blunt said. “I actually think it carves out a special spot for temporary workers for agriculture. The concern that House Republicans have and have had for some time now is the order in which these things are accomplished.”
A draft of the Smith-King legislation includes an increase in the size of the Border Patrol and would boost the number of Customs and Border Protection Officers at U.S. ports by 1,000 people over four years. It would also expedite the removal of individuals in the country illegally, make English the national language and refine the system that verifies the identities of those applying for employment in the United States.
Some House Democrats, meanwhile, want to move forward on comprehensive immigration reform. Following the Senate vote last week, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who chairs the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, said in a release that Democratic leaders need to “improve the current unsatisfactory system.” A spokeswoman for Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said the House has already begun to address border security through the passage of the homeland security appropriations bill by providing the funding for 3,000 additional Border Patrol agents in fiscal 2008 — a nearly 20 percent increase that will bring the number of Border Patrol agents to 17,819 by the end of the fiscal year. “For the 148 Republicans who voted against this bill, any stated commitment to border security rings hollow,” the spokeswoman said.