Posted on 03/23/2006 4:56:54 AM PST by petkus
A controversial measure under the Gold Dome, dealing with illegal workers in Georgia, is causing an huge uproar after a local Hispanic newspaper published a story about the bill’s author on Wednesday.
Senate Bill 529 has no shortage of angry critics, who feel the measures unfairly targets members of the state’s rapidly growing Hispanic community -- many of whom are now afraid to send their children to school or to seek medical attention.
Senator Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) is the lawmaker behind the bill, which would penalize companies using illegal workers.
“They've called me a racist, they call me anti-Christian, they say I hate children, they've used every name in the book to try to intimidate me and stop me from what the people clearly want me to do," Rogers said.
Now Rogers and many of his colleagues are furious about an article that appeared on Wednesday in a Hispanic newspaper.
The story itself was run-of-the-mill. But it was the picture of his house, and the map showing exactly how to get there that was the problem.
“To take a picture of my house, and to put a map on the front of the paper to try and intimidate me to stop this is beyond any responsible journalism," said Rogers.
Even Rogers' political opponents in the Senate agree, the article was over the line.
“In my case, I’ve certainly been the subject of many, many serious threats. So when Senator Rogers felt some sensitivity about having his home published on a website, I responded. I agreed with him,” said Senator Sam Zamarripa (D-Atlanta)
Zamarippa has asked the publisher to pull the article.
“I don't know if we have any legal recourse, but I would hope that the citizens of this state would recognize that those who want to profit off the use of illegal aliens for labor would stop at nothing to continue to profit," Rogers said.
11Alive News has honored Senator Rogers’ request not to name the newspaper, citing concerns for his family’s safety and the availability of the map.
Despite repeated attempts for comment, the paper's publisher, so far, has not responded
It's unChristian!
Which explains her heinous out there with her Bible.
Inqiring minds want to know....is it the same Bible bubba used on his way out of Church and on his way to getting Lewinsky's.
don't believe for one second the Mex will not kill to stay here and will also kill, if told to leave. The Mex and the Muz are in on the same plan. The American public hasn't been told yet. I'd say this legislator had best move in a hurry. JMHO
Sounds like those who profit from illegal immigrant labor are getting desperate.
It must be getting warm in the kitchen!
We are being overthrown from within. They come in here and take over and even Hilliary calls it un Christian like. It is us against the Democrats and the illegals. Democrats have a way of taking care of those who would overthrow our government and violate the laws of this country.They are truly brothers in Arms.
...and makes a powerful argument in favor of Roger's bill!
Hopefully this attempt to intimidate Senator Rogers by an "Hispanic" paper will only stiffen his resolve.
Supporters of illegals are overtly threatening US Senators. Something needs to be done now!
commenting on the situation, watch, wait, and see. The Mex and the Muz are in here working together. I have been watching both groups.
This was published by the Mexis, so the Mestizo will go to this guys house and kill him.
She's triangulating against herself.
"She's triangulating against herself."
No, she is just full of crap!
Fence, now!!!
How about "inciting to riot" or maybe "making a terroristic threat" or "intent to cause grave bodily harm". I'm sure if it was given some thought a way could be found to charge the paper and or its miscreant publisher to wish s/he hadn't stepped over the line here.
The best "fence" is to fine or jail the he!! out of employers that hire illegals.
Sad thing is that most dumb liberals do not understand how devious she is. Most probably do not care.
Reminds me of that movie Red Dragon when Hannibal Lecter tells the psychotic killer where the protagonist cop lives.
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