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Shelved immigratio issues still critical
Chicago Tribune ^ | August 30, 2002 | Georgie Anne Geyer

Posted on 08/31/2002 1:13:51 PM PDT by Marine Inspector

WASHINGTON -- At the end of last summer, one of the Bush administration's major initiatives was amnesty for Mexican illegal immigrants in the United States. The presidents of America and Mexico seemed all but in love, and borders appeared about to dissolve.

Now, a year later--after the shocks of Sept. 11 and the war on terrorism--where does the question of the mammoth Mexican immigration to the United States stand? How can Americans understand the character and threat (and, sometimes, blessing) of such an unprecedented new invasion?

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To: Marine Inspector
That's very dissappointing. Is there anything else planned to help control the border?
21 posted on 08/31/2002 5:30:56 PM PDT by Sungirl
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To: Sungirl; Marine Inspector
"Is there anything else planned to help control the border?"

Yeah, I heard Bush is going to double the number of orange cones on the borders over the next two years.

"Make no mistake about it!" "Help is on the way!" :(

22 posted on 08/31/2002 5:58:03 PM PDT by 4Freedom
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To: 4Freedom
LOL
23 posted on 08/31/2002 7:50:07 PM PDT by Marine Inspector
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To: Marine Inspector
bttt
24 posted on 08/31/2002 9:23:45 PM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: Marine Inspector
The problem as we know, is that middle America has felt little impact from the Mexican/Third-World illegal/legal invasion. Little do they know what is transpiring while they as American citizens are struggling to pay for their outrageously high health insurance premiums, taxes, and day-to-day essentials...

In New Jersey, a regional Director of Human Services here has purplexingly been told by the 'powers-that-be' to merely "give them [illegal immigrants] whatever they need" -- NO questions asked. Seems the "invaders" have obviously infested our government.

Now aren't you all glad the state and federal government gives YOU as Americans such a hard time when YOU try to collect unemployment insurance, catch a break on your taxes, or gain a helping hand in trying to help you kid get some tuition help?

25 posted on 08/31/2002 9:50:42 PM PDT by F16Fighter
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To: F16Fighter
BUMP!!!! Great Post! Very well said!
26 posted on 08/31/2002 9:53:35 PM PDT by 4America
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To: Vast Buffalo Wing Conspiracy
I don't think she's nuts, she's just a damned traitor. Calling her nuts is cutting her way too much slack.
27 posted on 09/01/2002 5:09:45 AM PDT by Twodees
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To: Marine Inspector
If people knew what kind of life there was over there ---just across the border, they would not be in favor of open borders and unlimited immigration from such a country.
28 posted on 09/01/2002 6:12:44 AM PDT by FITZ
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To: FITZ
Agreed.
29 posted on 09/01/2002 8:48:13 AM PDT by Marine Inspector
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To: F16Fighter
Sad but true. It's the same here in AZ.
30 posted on 09/01/2002 8:52:13 AM PDT by Marine Inspector
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