Illegals: TB Delivery Systems

FrontPage Magazine ^ | June 10, 2005 | Jennifer Harper

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A multidrug-resistant tuberculosis known as MDR-TB is persistent in California, primarily among its "foreign-born" population, and has serious financial implications for the state's public-health system, federal and state health officials said yesterday.

"Treatment for MDR-TB is very expensive -- ranging from $200,000 to $1.2 million per person, over an 18- to 24-month time period," said Dr. Reuben Granich, a lead investigator for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during a press conference in the District yesterday.

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More good news from the immigration front.

[kellynla]

Thank you GWB!

Another day, another reason to home school your children!

[mtbopfuyn]

You said it.

[JustAnAmerican]

"And he said its presence does not warrant closing U.S. borders."

But of course not, Americans are expected to be the third world's B*tch. After all we can't protect Americans if it means the Political Whores and their traitorist Pro-Illegal supporters are going to lose a few dollars. 1776 gets closer and closer everyday.

[massgopguy]

My city has the second biggest TB caseload in the state. People that work at city hall have tested positive for exposure because of the endless parade of Third Worlders whyo come in for handouts.

[GarySpFc]

It's important to note illegal aliens are the problem. Legal immigrants are given tests for TB prior to the granting of their visa, and if the test is positive they are denied entry to the US.

[upchuck]

Could someone more knowledgeable than me list all the benefits and upsides to the Criminal Alien invasion?

Thanks!

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I hope the city workers are getting Haz Duty pay!

[FreePaul]

A neighbor has been trying to give me some cheese that his family makes in Central America. They get it here somehow without going through normal channels. I finally told him I couldn't eat cheese because of my high cholesterol. I think that finally discouraged him.

There are now problems with these illegal imports because of the various diseases they carry. I get the impression that the "importation" of cheese and other special foods is a major industry among both legal and illegal immigrants from South of the border.

[backhoe]

Crosslinked:

For "Thunder on the Border," click this picture:

[JesseJane]

Is TB a disease that children get as well?? If so, this could spread very very quickly in schools it seems.

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It's benefiting someone, or it wouldn't continue apace as it has.

It's definitely not helping the taxpayers, both fiscally and medically (not to mention criminally, environmentally, etc.).

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Since you brought cheese onto the thread, it's only a matter of time before the moose shows up.

I agree that third world food is scary...

[afnamvet]

The situation could add to California's financial burdens -- along with other states with a burgeoning immigrant population. States must honor the 1985 federal law guaranteeing emergency care regardless of citizenship or finances. A study from the U.S.-Mexico Border Counties Coalition, for example, found that the four states bordering Mexico are still owed more than $200 million in costs from the emergency treatment and transport of ailing or injured illegals.

Secure the borders. Bill the illegal's country of origin for these costs.

Mr. President, what were you thinking in that meeting with Fox?. We are waiting.

[Spiff]

They're just here to spread the modern-day plagues that Americans don't want to.

[montag813]

Michael Savage has been warning of this for 2 decades. In fact it is one of the principal reasons he made the switch from science to talk radio. We are destroying ourselves in so many ways.

[gubamyster]

ping

[Sterco]

I am having some caps printed up. How do you say "I would like to help you out, which way did you come in?" in Spanish?

[Let's Roll]

Saw another thread on FR a week or so ago that stated the leprosy rate in this country had not just doubled or tripled but was like a hundred times higher in just the last few years.

Gee, ya think Vinnie could be exporting his medical and economic problems?

And yeah, this is Bush's fault.

[ConsentofGoverned]

AG Gonzales on Laura Ingram (SP)? this am :when asked about the border said: "its a complex issue".

yah complex like secure it or don't. he explained that we are a nation of immigrants and basically implied that illegal immigration here for reasons other than terror is really not a problem. WOW!

Very worried the Republican party leaders DO NOT GET IT.. Dems I will vote for the 1st leader that promise to stop illegals cold and secure the border