Facing manipulation on immigration

This story contends that the anti-immigration, or anti-illegal immigration, movement is using the fears of 9/11 to scare US citizens into anti-immigrant sentiment. In speaking about Mayor Lou Barletta the articles states:
Mayor Louis J. Barletta, responsible for the ordinance, admitted at trial that he had no data on any city service, from sanitation to fire [...]

Town Sets Immigrant Farm Worker Policy

It would be nice to think our government will actually spend time dealing with the illegal immigration issue one way or another, but until then it is important that we see those here undocumented as human beings and that we make sure they’re treated as such. Pushing them into the shadows with hate speech and [...]

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California fires blamed on Al Qaeda? I can just see the anti-immigrant groups eating this up.

Seriously, With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies – From Tiny Cat Pants Blog

The blog “Tiny Cat Pants” has a great write-up on the differences between racist and non-racist comments.
Seriously, With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies – Full Post
Posted on August 12, 2007 by Aunt B.
Okay, Tennesee, it’s become apparent to me that y’all may need a little refresher course on what is racist.
Noticing that there are [...]

Opposing illegal immigration – without ‘hate’?

I wanted to link to this site’s post about the illegal immigration opposition and their desire to quite often use hate to motivate crowds. Joe Budzinski, who is against illegal immigration, seems to understand that using hate group tactics is a big problem for the anti-illegal immigrant movement. I’ll say I have to [...]

Hispanic Officials Urge Immigrant Voters to Get to Polls

Hispanic Officials Urge Immigrant Voters to Get to Polls
By Kirstin Downey
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 30, 2007; Page B05
Hispanic elected officials in the Washington area yesterday urged immigrant voters to vote next Tuesday to demonstrate their political power and counter what they called a troubling surge of anti-immigrant sentiment in parts of the region.
Speaking in [...]

Sanctuary group backs Phoenix police immigrant policy

I don’t believe that it’s in the best interest of a town for their police force to go around enforcing immigration law. If a person has committed a crime which warrants jail time then their immigration status should be checked, but other than that it is asking too much of already overtaxed officers. [...]

Daniel Smeriglio – Voice of the People Rally – Harrisburg, PA

Daniel’s Speech: Let’s give a real long welcome, Dan Smeriglio.
Daniel Smeriglio:
Hello everybody. Yes my mother is on the phone. My best friend, I wanted her to be here somehow someway.
First off to everybody across the street, especially those who like to throw Coca-Cola cans, don’t worry I got my own. (laughing from audience.) I’m [...]

Back In Black: KKK | The Daily Show | Comedy Central

Though this is an old video it represents why this blog exists and why anti-illegal immigrant groups are often called racists. The Klan is seeing higher membership thanks to the illegal immigrant issue due to a general anti-Hispanic attitude.

Lou Dobbs Makes Spitzer Nightly Pinata

Lou Dobbs Makes Spitzer Nightly Pinata
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: October 28, 2007
Filed at 1:19 p.m. ET
NEW YORK (AP) — Lou Dobbs is sorry about calling Gov. Eliot Spitzer an idiot.
Sincerely. As for ripping the New York Democrat as arrogant, spineless and ”a spoiled rich kid brat,” the host of CNN’s ”Lou Dobbs Tonight” stands [...]