Conservatives lose opportunity for slam dunk on immigration, Shawn Hannity, Lou Dobbs and Bill O'Reily laugh

As Arizona passes stringent laws like Arizona HB 10710, requiring detention of undocumented workers and the proposed SB 1097, which requires reporting the children of undocumented workers, conservatives are losing a grand opportunity! Comprehensive immigration reform ( cir ) proposed to be placed in front of Congress is marginally beneficial to immigrants while strongly advocating for border security.  Now is a great time for conservatives to get exactly what they want.

HB 1070 has done what no immigrants right's activist has yet been able to do:  Bring the plight of millions of undocumented workers to the attention of the American public.  As the sleeping majority awaken, they are astounded at the stories of discrimination and unfair treatment they are hearing. 

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After 911, the only side to the immigration issue was the conservative radio and cable rhetoric like the Shawn Hannity show and Lou Dobbs and his broken borders anti-immigration campaign.  Most Americans are fair minded.  When armed with the facts, many of us, including staunch conservatives, say “but that is not right!”   The phrase "not right" means a variety of things. 

It is not right to require the state slogan by the state patrol to be “documents please”.  It is not right undocumented workers are on the road without insurance simply because they cannot get driver’s licenses. 

It is not right a woman with breast cancer cannot get treatment until she is on her death bed as applies in Colorado and Arizona.  It is not right children cannot get an education even when they were brought to the U.S. as tikes.  It is not right mothers are torn from their children and families are forced to fend for themselves when a father is deported to a foreign place. 

It is not right for the State of Arizona to advocate racial profiling of all people who “illegal”.  Don't worry, your local police department can tell the difference!

If conservatives want to drive the spike into the heart of the immigration reform movement the best thing they can do is support comprehensive immigration reform ( cir ).  Under the proposed law ( CIR ) the borders are secured, huge funding is provided for the safety of our nation’s sea ports and leagues of new border patrol agents are to be hired.  Subsequently, those who are here “without papers, please” can find a way to documentation after a lengthy period of 8 years and a hefty fine.  When totaled the fine could equal $3 billion to Uncle Sam.  That should be of interest to those who drink tea.  

You have to wonder what Jan Brewer, Tom Tancredo, Sheriff “little joe” Arpaio, tea party junkies, Shawn Hannity, Bill O’Reily as he factors in his fair and unbiased reporting, Lou Dobbs and his broken borders and the rest of the ultra conservative movement are thinking!

Failure to support comprehensive immigration reform ( CIR ) is a foolish error on the part of conservatives.  As time goes on, the pro-immigration movement grows stronger.  Immigration as “a wedge issue” is likely to cost Republicans votes in the November elections.  Unfortunately the conservative minority is so doubled over laughing over the tragic consequences of Arizona HB 1070 and 1097, they cannot see the gold in their own hands.  As goes the conservative minority so goes the Republican party.  Despiertase!

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Cross burning to intimidate could cost man 10 years, there is some justice left in America

Hate your brother - Go to jail

The hate laws passed in Arizona with HB 1070 leave one to believe there is no justice left in America.  After all, it is the government who is mandating racial profiling, demanding “papers please”, claiming you can tell an “illegal immigrant” by his shoes and fostering ill feelings and discrimination towards those “of color”.  That is why it is good news to see the federal government take an aggressive role in prosecuting a cross burner!

This picture is from an unrelated article.

It is sad to say it took a federal grand jury, not a local sheriff, to indict Joshua James Moro, 23, for participating in a cross burning which was intended to intimidate an interracial couple and their child in Athens, Louisiana.  On October 28th, 2008, the hate filled Moro helped Earl Danforth build a cross out of small pine trees.  The cross was then set on fire in sight of the inter-racial couple’s home.

This is a wake up call to those who support activities which are designed to cause terror in the hearts of good people.  Little Moro’s role in the burning was to buy the diesel fuel.  For that, he has been charged as a conspirator.  That means he participated in the crime and is considered as guilty as the person who actually put up the cross and set it on fire.

You mean, just buying the diesel fuel to light the fire makes him a conspirator?  The answer is yes.  If you are involved in the slightest in intimidating people who are minorities, be advised:  You are going to face consequences.  You don’t have to do the actual intimidation!  Moro likely had a bigger role than just providing fuel.  He apparently went with cousin Danforth to move and hide the cross when they found out the FBI was investigating their hate filled actions.

One hopes this is a lesson for those who would abuse the law in Arizona.  If local law enforcement does not have the guts or balls to protect minority rights, hello Sheriff,  “Little Joe” Arpaio, then we have our federal government that does.  Arizona goes a long ways to encouraging blatant discrimination.  But there are lines.  Best not cross them!  The country is watching!

Moro has been charged with one count of conspiring to interfere with another person’s civil rights.  His cousin, Daniel Earl Danforth, was convicted this past January for conspiring to burn a cross, using fire to commit a federal felony and obstruction of justice.

If you have been the victim of a civil rights violation hit this phrase to get started on your complaint with the federal government.  Don’t be shy.  Racial intimidation only works when the victims remain silent.

The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary J. Mudrick for the Western District of Louisiana and Trial Attorney Erin Aslan from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Of course, these are allegations only at this point.  All people, even those who have hate in their hearts, are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law!

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Paul Lopez, Denver City Council says undocumented workers contribute to the economy. We don’t want to push a difficult economy into a downward spiral!

  Immigrants contribute taxes  

the money goes into the

general fund for police 

protection and

other city services!

Says Paul Lopez, Denver City Councilman

On May 10th, 2010, the Denver City Council passed a proclamation in support of comprehensive immigration reform!  ( CIR asap ). 

The proposition was proposed and drafted by Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez.  After significant discussion, the Council passed the proclamation with only one dissenter, Councilwoman Jeannie Faatz, who represents a wealthy area of Denver.

 Many people of Denver fear a radical push to follow the insanity which has befallen the citizens of Arizona with their HB 1070. 

That bill requires checking the immigration status of persons suspected of being in the state without appropriate documentation.  After hearing the Denver City Council, a move of that nature would not be supported by the majority of Denver voters!

Paul Lopez, Denver City Council

We are looking for more leadership from Paul Lopez, a dynamic and passionate advocate for human rights.  You can get details on many pressing immigration topics on Immigrants2bfree!  Lopez represents thriving District 3, which is a heavy Hispanic area.   

When undocumented workers are harassed or fear to travel across town it is only natural to see a drop in business revenues.  Business owners on South Federal Boulevard complain of a dramatic drop off in business. 

There is excess police pressure and ICE enforcement which has sent many clients out of the country and out of the tax base, or who are petrified to stray far from their homes.

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