Posted on 09/07/2011 4:37:54 AM PDT by Libloather
Immigrants arrested at Charlotte 'coming out' rally
By Franco Ordoñez
Updated: Wednesday, Sep. 07, 2011 06:52 AM
CHARLOTTE - Police arrested at least 10 young illegal immigrants as they blocked traffic near Central Piedmont Community College Tuesday to protest policies they say discriminate against undocumented immigrants.
Nearly 200 people met on CPCC's central campus for a 1 p.m. "coming out" rally in which some protesters publicly announced they're living in the country illegally.
The group then marched around the school toward the intersection of Kings Drive and Fourth Street. The large group proceeded to block all four directions of traffic while chanting "education, not deportation" and "undocumented and unafraid."
As Charlotte-Mecklenburg police converged on the group, seven young people stepped into the middle of the intersection. One 25-year-old from Carrboro grabbed a bullhorn and announced:
"My name is Alicia Torres and I'm risking it all. Today is the day that I am coming out of the shadows and saying I exist. I am no longer going to be afraid. I am no longer going to wait around and watch my mom pray."
Before she could finish, officers encircled Torres, grabbed her arms and handcuffed her.
(Excerpt) Read more at heraldonline.com ...
Ping!
Pass this link around after you go and vote!
Why do you suppose than sneaking into the country and then demanding special treatment seem to follow like night follows day?
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