Posted on 07/21/2007 12:00:00 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
Recent lobbying by grass-roots organizations to force tougher enforcement of immigration laws in Prince William and Loudoun counties is inspiring similar groups to form in other Virginia localities and even across the state line in Maryland.
Residents concerned about the negative effects of illegal aliens recently formed Help Save Virginia Beach, the fourth chapter of the umbrella group Help Save Virginia.
Aubrey Stokes, founder of the flagship group Help Save Herndon, said concerned residents have contacted him from Annandale, Culpeper and Henrico County.
"Citizens can see they can make a difference," Mr. Stokes said. "There's the old saying: Think globally, act locally."
Corey A. Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, said the grass-roots efforts of Help Save Manassas were instrumental in drumming up support for a resolution county officials adopted July 10 that restricts public services for illegal aliens.
"The group played a very large role in the illegal immigration crackdown that the board is pursuing," said Mr. Stewart, at-large Republican. "They played a very helpful role in providing some of the research for the measures that the board took and they were also effective at generating public interest and turnout."
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
I hope this sweeps through America.
I remember when I was a teenager; the dean of my high school would never accept state money no matter how many times(which were plenty)as she told it why hand your life over to the government? There were plenty of Americans that felt the same way and fought to keep it that way.
This should be our mantra not just in word; but in deed.
LET’S ALL HOPE THAT THIS MOVEMENT SPREADS LIKE WILD FIRE ALL OVER THE USA AND THAT IT WILL END RESULT WITH THE ILLEGALS GOING HOME!!!!!
Freepers should be helping to establish this in their counties and cities. Get off our collective butts and do something. Even in the Sanctuary locations..citizens can protest.
Thanks for posting JH2. BTTT.
bttt!
Montgomery County spokesman Patrick Lacefield said Mr. Leggett, a Democrat, and county officials always have been open to discussions with residents on a variety of issues.
"The problem they have is basically we don't agree with them — it's not that we don't talk to them or listen to them," Mr. Lacefield said.
Well, isn't that big of them. So unless you agree with the leftists that illegals are a good thing, you get lip service.
Local ping— Hmmmmm. I could see myself getting involved in something like this...
I’m forgetting all the locals. ugh, must....mainline....coffee
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