Florida: Lawmaker Under Fire For 'Illegal Alien' E-Mail

Local 6 (Florida) ^ | April 13, 2007

[GoBucks2002]

Here in a southern Ohio suburb, I was in the bank the other day when a woman was chatting with a teller. The woman informed the teller that her daughter was going to have to take all of her classes in Spanish next year "because of all the illegals."

I seriously doubt that is the case, but the fact that this seemingly normal woman thought it was happening tells me the day may not be too far off.

[SmoothTalker]

“”That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals and I think there has to be something a little bit more public and a little bit more contrite in his apology,””

Absurd. PC culture run amok. They are illegal aliens! They are not lawfully here! Whats next? Will we hear PC folks complaining that we shouldn’t call drug dealers drug dealers and murderers murderers? Identifying a criminal by the name of his crime should not be offensive. And it sure as heck isn’t racist as some of the La Raza types have said.

[KarlInOhio]

State Rep. Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah, said that "the comments in this e-mail reflect an ignorance as to the founding of both this state and our country.

Founding of the country? Hmmm. The American Indians were here first, then a huge number of Europeans came which the Indians didn't keep out so they lost control of the continent. Nope, that has nothing to do with immigration.

[WFTR]

If they are really offended, they should go home.

[End Times Sentinel]

Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus, but here I am.

I too, hate getting those stupid e mails I've seen dozens of times before. In fact, depending on the which account it's sent to, if it has FW in the title, it goes straight into the trash.

Owl_Eagle

If what I just wrote made you sad or angry,
it was probably just a joke.

[ronnie raygun]

When are our feckless leaders going to step up take a litte heat and speak the truth! ILLEGAL ALIEN IS JUST WHAT IT IS ILLEGAL!!!!!! There is no apology for who they are, you have no rights in this country because you have broken our law by entering ILLEGALLY. These organizations that demand rights, apologies, and all sorts of give me’s are in it for political cloat, media attention and government funding they can extort from our tax dollars!. They know all to well the power of the masses and will sell thier grandmother to wield political power in this country. STAND UP! SPEAK UP! DON’T FOLD LIKE A CHEAP CAMERA!

[vpintheak]

This is a controversy? Whiskey Tango Hotel?

[dragnet2]

But members of the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus are taking exception to Brown's e-mail, calling it inappropriate and saying such e-mails have no place in the Florida House.

Inappropriate? Since when is the truth inappropriate?

"That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals

Why would a legal citizen be "extremely insulted" by this? The author of the email instead of apologizing, should have pushed the issue and asked why anyone would be insulted by a legitimate term?

I would assume that they will be calling for this individual to resign or be fired next.

[TheBattman]

Hey! I got that email too! I didn’t realize it was a joke...

[Thombo2]

“That 12 million figure has not stayed static...”Good point that a lot of people seem unable to comprehend.If the amnesty passes,just imagine how many more will waltz into this country legally as “close family” aka dependants.

[roaddog727]

“That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals..”

What individuals? certainly none who have the right to vote in this country.

[Polybius]

That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals

"Illegal alien" is a legal term defined by the Department of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security as:

An "illegal alien," sometimes referred to as an undocumented migrant, is an individual who has entered the United States without proper documentation or permission. Additionally, an individual who has entered the United States legally, i.e. as a visitor, but who violates his / her immigration status becomes an illegal alien and is subject to removal from the United States.

If Rep. Don Brown finds finds it necessary to apologize for using a legal term used by the U.S. Government, then he deserves whatever abuse he gets.

How can a politician be expected to defend the interests of his constituents if he is too cowardly to even defend himself?

[sten]

i am sure the terms murderer and rapist are offensive to those that commit the crime... doesn't mean I should stop using the terms... it's an indicator that they should not commit the crimes.

sheesh, they really need to get the children out of congress...

[tflabo]

Let’s put it this way...if someone sneaks your house without permission even if they dont steal or hurt anything then it is illegal and they are an uninvited alien.

Alien...”a foreign-born person who is not a citizen of the country in which he/she resides”.... Websters Dictionary...

Mr. Webster...you owe the Legislature an apology.../sc

[Stoat]

Florida Ping :-)

[Stoat]

Illegal Immigration Ping

[spinestein]

[”That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals and I think there has to be something a little bit more public and a little bit more contrite in his apology,” an unidentified member of the caucus said.]

Why did he refuse to identify himself? Is he an illegal alien?

Anyone who is so quick to be offended by simple words from others is a weak minded fool and DESERVES to be offended.

[spinestein]

“Don’t forget to pay your taxes - 12 million illegal aliens are depending on you!”

[I’ve seen bumper stickers on cars in the Florida panhandle that say the same thing]

There is a bumper sticker on the forklift in the factory I work at which says, “WORK HARDER. MILLIONS ON WELFARE ARE DEPENDING ON YOU.”

[HiJinx]

I've seen bumper stickers on cars in the Florida panhandle that say the same thing.

If I were inclined to put a bumper sticker on my new truck, that would be one of the first.

It's a rotten shame when an American isn't allowed to tell the truth.

[JustPiper]

Words from the author of this group's name and very important part of Stand Up For America, West Coast Gal: ~My only fear is that we are leaving a horrible mess for our children and grandchildren.We are proud Americans who are trying to protect the future of this country for our children and their children. That's why we speak out and stand up for our country, that's why we continue to put pressure on Congress, if we do nothing everyone loses