Assault underscores tension as Congress weighs immigration reform (Counter protestor beaten in ME)

boston.com news via drudge ^ | april 10, 2006 | boston.com news

[blogblogginaway]

PORTLAND, Maine --Dozens of people pressing for rights for illegal immigrants gathered for a peaceful demonstration on Monday just minutes after a counter-protestor was bloodied by a teenager who hid his face with a bandanna.

The attacker, described as a Hispanic teenager, went after one of three white people carrying signs arguing that illegals have no rights, police said.

As the teen fled, the victim dropped to the pavement after being hit with something heavy that the teen had carried, possibly in a sock or a bandanna, said Portland Police Sgt. Robin Gauvin. There were no arrests as of late afternoon.

[Squantos]

Cool, I would love to see an automated system such as we saw in the construction of the Chunnel between France & the UK....Build it at 3 miles an hour at 20 different start points along the southern border, make sure it works and then wait for the environmental midgets to whine about it interrupting the migration of the pink footed slobersnook ferret er some crap like that.....

I have great hopes for the future for this nation and wish nothing but the best for those wanting to become Americans. And will till my death defend the nation and the process against all enemies , foreign and domestic.....

Doom on these anarchist handlers playing such games with their lives and ours !!

[Pontiac]

I would suggest covering the ground between the fences with razor wire.

Do that and I think crossing the boarder over the fences would be a fools errand.

[Travis McGee]

It was always thus. And if we lose, we'll be called criminals and hung.

[Travis McGee]

Start it at 20 points, and it'd be done in a few months.

Pitiful that the nation that built Hoover dam generations ago now thinks it can't be done.

[HiJinx]

Build the Fence Ping!

[Nachum]

This event is only a taste of what is to come. Violence will occur. Eventually there will be troops and martial law. Only then there will be momentum to make the illegals leave.

[Charles Martel]

...if we lose, we'll be called criminals and hung

Aim small, miss small.

[Cementjungle]

America needs a political revolution now, or we will forever be on the road toward becoming just like France.

I agree. I feel somewhat betrayed by the GOP this time around, but a third party is too much of a longshot, so we MUST somehow hold them accountable.

[planekT]

This event is only a taste of what is to come. Violence will occur.

We have this story and a few more today of counter protesters being attacked and escorted out of harms way by police.

I believe the only reason we haven't seen more violence or all out riots is because the counter protesters have been few and far between, not because the protesters are peaceful. There just hasn't been a lot of opposition to them in the streets. Not yet.

They have already shown their propensity for violence at some of the Minuteman meetings. I while back on FR there was some video of them busting up the place where the Minutemen had gathered, turning over tables, pushing people around, throwing them on the ground, and getting very in your face with some nasty remarks.

Right now with the Senate caving in and trying to completely gut the House bill, they still have hope of winning this thing through the political process.

But failing that, I have little doubt that these protests will turn violent. Cities will burn, and people will die.

We might get lucky and avoid that, but I can't be sure if it isn't already too late. Nonetheless, surrender to the demands of foreign invaders is not an option. So, we must...

1. Secure the border. A fence, more Border Patrol, whatever it takes. Do it. No more fresh troops for this army of invaders.

2. Enforce the laws against the hiring of people who are in the country illegally. Right now that enforcement is nearly zero. That isn't going to cut it.

3. End catch and release. Catch and deport. Period. This is already proposed to begin in October, though I highly suspect that this is another ruse from the empty suits in DC. Which brings us to number...

4. This November, vote the RINO traitors OUT!

[Razz Barry]

I would like to know what Mexico would do, if the illegals in their country marched and demanded better rights than their own citizens?

Mexican officials work hard to make us take their overflow because they know these people would be demanding more rights there. Imagine what would happen if we did secure the borders and ship millions of illegals back home. The illegals marching in our streets today would be marching in the streets of Mexico tomorrow. They've had a taste of a better life and would demand a change in their homeland.

[Pyro7480]

"What did I tell you fellows about shooting?"

[bobbyd]

"We'll have no choice. Fight, or surrender."

Since there can be no surrender, the choice is thus made.

BUMP

[Zeroisanumber]

Given the size of the protests, we've been fortunate that they've been as peaceable as they are.

[Jim Robinson]

Well, got bad news for all of you calling for civil war. You won't be doing it on FR. Travis is already gone and the rest of you will have to make a choice. If you want to advocate for civil war, you'll have to do it from some other web site.
Jim

[Grut]

"I was unable to google her. Anyone have an update as to who Rev. Virginia Maria Rincon is?"

Found this under "Rev. Virginia Rincon" in a list of Maine state approved interpreters:

Language(s): Spanish
Name: Rev. Virginia Rincon
Address: 201 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101
Telephone: 232-6791 Fax: E-mail: vrincon774@aol.com
Interpreter: yes Translator: yes – one page flyers, no legal
Level of Education: Degrees in nursing, social work and divinity
Interp Experience: Catholic Charities, MMCC, District Court, medical.

Probably not a Freeper.

[Lurker]

They're just beating the Americans that Americans don't want to beat.

Besides what do you care? As long as the price of your lettuce doesn't go up and your lawn gets mowed all's right with the world.

L

[j35jazz]

America needs a political revolution now, or we will forever be on the road toward becoming just like France.
I agree. I feel somewhat betrayed by the GOP this time around, but a third party is too much of a longshot, so we MUST somehow hold them accountable.

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No need for a third party. The Democrats will help:

http://www.drudgereport.com/flash1hr.htm
Dem Senate Leader Harry Reid: 'Our Federal Wallet Stretched To Limit By Illegal Aliens Getting Welfare'

'Even worse, Americans have seen heinous crimes committed by individuals who are here illegally'

August 5, 1993

The Office of Sen. Harry Reid issued the following:

In response to increased terrorism and abuse of social programs by aliens, Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) today introduced the first and only comprehensive immigration reform bill in Congress.

Currently, an alien living illegally in the United States often pays no taxes but receives unemployment, welfare, free medical care and other federal benefits. Recent terrorist acts, including the World Trade Center bombing, have underscored the need to keep violent criminals out of the country.

Reid's bill, the Immigration Stabilization Act of 1993, overhauls the nation's immigration laws and calls for a massive scale-down of immigrants allowed into the country from approximately 800,000 to 300,000.

The bill also changes asylum laws to prevent phony asylum seekers. Reid said the U.S. open door policy is being abused at the expense of honest, working citizens.

"We are a country founded upon fairness and justice," Reid said. "An individual in real threat of torture or long-term incarceration because of his or her political beliefs can still seek asylum. But this bill closes the door to those who want to abuse America's inherent generosity and legal system."

Reid's bill also cracks down on illegal immigration. The 1990 census reported 3.3 million illegal aliens in America. Recent estimates indicate about 2.5 million immigrants illegally entered the United States last year.

"Our borders have overflowed with illegal immigrants placing tremendous burdens on our criminal justice system, schools and social programs," Reid said. "The Immigration and Naturalization Service needs the ability to step up enforcement.

"Our federal wallet is stretched to the limit by illegal aliens getting welfare, food stamps, medical care and other benefits often without paying any taxes.

"Safeguards like welfare and free medical care are in place to boost Americans in need of short-term assistance. These programs were not meant to entice freeloaders and scam artists from around the world. "Even worse, Americans have seen heinous crimes committed by individuals who are here illegally," Reid said.

Specific provisions of Reid's Immigration Stabilization Act include the following:

-- Reduces annual legal immigration levels from approximately 800,000 admissions per year to about 300,000. Relatives other than spouse or minor children will be admitted only if already on immigration waiting lists and their admission does not raise annual immigration levels above 300,000.

-- Reforms asylum rules to prevent aliens from entering the United States illegally under phony "asylum" claims.

-- Expands list of felonies considered "aggravated" felonies requiring exclusion and deportation of criminal aliens. Allows courts to order deportation at time of sentencing.

-- Increases penalties for failing to depart or re-entering the United States after a final order of deportation order. Increases maximum penalties for visa fraud from five years to 10 years.

-- Curtails alien smuggling by authorizing interdiction and repatriation of aliens seeking to enter the United States unlawfully by sea. Increases penalties for alien smuggling.

-- Adds "alien smuggling" to the list of crimes subject to sanctions under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Expands the categories of property that are forfeited when used to facilitate the smuggling or harboring of illegal aliens.

-- Clarifies that a person born in the United States to an alien mother who is not a lawful resident is not a U.S. citizen. This will eliminate incentive for pregnant alien women to enter the United States illegally, often at risk to mother and child, for the purpose of acquiring citizenship for the child and accompanying federal financial benefits.

-- Mandates that aliens who cannot demonstrably support themselves without public or private assistance are excludable. This will prevent admission of aliens likely to be dependent on public financial support. This requirement extends to the sponsor of any family sponsored immigrant.

[blackie]

Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!

Support our Minutemen Patriots!

Be Ever Vigilant!

[clawrence3]

Thank you, Jim!!!!

[archy]

I would like to know what Mexico would do, if the illegals in their country marched and demanded better rights than their own citizens?

According to an official translation published by the Organization of American States, the Mexican constitution does not allow foreigners to participate in the political affairs of the country. That ban applies to participation in demonstrations.

In Mexico, even legal immigrants don't have equal employment rights; and the Mexican constitution also says that foreigners -- not just illegal immigrants -- may be expelled from the country for any reason and without due process.

More at source *here*.