Disagreement seen in tactics for nationwide May 1 boycott

signonsandiego.com ^ | 4-22-06 | Leslie Berestein

[onyx]

Legality of protest penalties disputed

The organizers of a nationwide boycott planned for May 1, who intend to demonstrate the economic power of immigrants in the marketplace and the workplace, are confident that participation will be high even though factions are divided over tactics.

The boycott – which comes in the wake of large demonstrations in favor of comprehensive immigration reform and against more punitive measures – was originally conceived as a day in which Latinos and other immigrants would abstain from spending. But it has expanded to include staying home from work and school. It is the latter two tactics that have caused disagreement among some of the groups that worked together to arrange massive rallies in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and other cities.

Many church and labor leaders, who were supportive of previous actions, have openly questioned whether skipping work and school sends the right message to Congress and the general public.

“There would be a backlash against all of the positive energy that was created,” said Linda Arreola of the Office for Social Ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. “The message would be one that immigrants really don't want to be part of America, and that what they are really doing is hurting the U.S., and that would be hurting the movement.”

[Gordongekko909]

Clearance sale on cases of Corona! Woo-hoo!

Thanks, commie racist illegal immigrants' rights protestors!

[jocon307]

HEY ILLEGALS, STAY THE HECK HOME AND GO THE HECK HOME!

[x1stcav]

I hear knees knocking.

Please, oh please go ahead with it. If they do, that will get people to wake up to this menace.

[GaryMontana]

Yes, go for it. Boycott the USA. Than when there is no loss of service this will prove that we do not need the illegal immigrants!

SEND THEM BACK. Immigration is not a Civil Right -- We must have Borders, Language and Culture!

If the illegal immigrants do not like our language, borders, and culture they can return from where they came!

[onyx]

BUMP!

[JoeFromSidney]

Maybe we need a "Day without Americans." Those who are here legally could take a day off work, stay home, spend no money on anything. That might get the attention of the congresscritters who were intimidated by the rioting illegals.

[GSlob]

Would that they boycott, and abstain from, all the activities 365 days a year.

[kjo]

The more time they spend in the streets protesting, the more the MSM is going to have to work to spin it.

Most folks are close to being fed up now.

[onyx]

LOL - HAR!

[onyx]

IF ONLY.

[hardworking]

H-m-m-m-m-m-m, guess I'll decide to stay home on the next day payroll is scheduled and the checks won't get signed... (No, we do NOT hire illegals, but we definitely have immigrants)

[antceecee]

I' ve heard some say we should do this on Cinco de Mayo....Don't spend a dime on this day.

[USS Alaska]

Her is the real meaning of May 1.

I hope all Americans will wake up to the truth.

[onyx]

I'm flying our flag on May 5th and wearing red, white and blue.

[onyx]

Precisely.
May 1 has always been commie day.

[antceecee]

Good idea. I wonder if Cinco de Mayo business will be impacted at all the mexican restaurants this year?

[RichRepublican]

I'm flying our flag on May 5th and wearing red, white and blue.

That sounds good to me too!

But May 1st is shopping and driving the freeways day.

[texastoo]

What are the plans for Una de Mayo, the commie holiday?

[onyx]

I'm boycotting the Mexican restaurants here --- and I love the food.