May 1st...Gringo protest day!

[Annie]

State Senate Supports Immigrant Walkout On Monday

California's state senators on Thursday endorsed Monday's boycott of schools, jobs and stores by illegal immigrants and their allies as supporters equated the protest with great social movements in American history.

By a 24-13 vote that split along party lines, the California Senate approved a resolution that calls the one-day protest the Great American Boycott 2006 and describes it as an attempt to educate Americans "about the tremendous contribution immigrants make on a daily basis to our society and economy."

"It's one day ... for immigrants to tell the country peacefully, 'We matter ... (we're) not invisible,'" said Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero, D-Los Angeles, the resolution's chief author. She said immigrants make up a third of California's labor force and a quarter of its residents.

Opponents said the nonbinding resolution was misleading because it failed to mention a goal of the boycott was pressuring Congress to legalize millions of undocumented people.

"It is a disingenuous effort to put the government of California on record supporting open borders," said Sen. Bill Morrow, R-Oceanside.

The boycott, also called "A Day Without Immigrants," grew out of huge pro-immigrant marches across the United States in recent weeks. Organizers are urging people to stay home from school and jobs and avoid spending money on Monday to demonstrate their importance to the U.S. economy.

California's top education official appeared with school officials in several cities Thursday to urge students to stay in school on Monday.

State Superintendent for Public Instruction Jack O'Connell encouraged students interested in the immigration issue to voice their opinions by participating in protest activities but only after attending their classes.

"If students need to protest, they should feel free to do so after school," O'Connell told students and reporters at San Jose High Academy. "We want students to exercise free speech, but not at the expense of their education."

Rallies are planned for Monday in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gardena, Bell, Santa Ana, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Concord and other cities.

School officials in San Leandro, meanwhile, said Thursday that rising tensions over the immigration issue may have contributed to a series of brawls between Hispanic and black teenagers.

Over a dozen San Leandro High School students were taken into custody Wednesday following the fights that started on campus and spilled over into the parking lot of a nearby convenience store.

While educators theorized that the stress children of immigrants are under while the immigration debate roils may have played a role in the violence, students said that racial tensions predated recent developments.

Several senators equated the protest with the civil rights movement of the 1960s and other major events in American history.

Segregation was ended in part because of the public bus boycott by blacks in Montgomery, Ala., in 1955, said Romero.

Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, likened the debate over immigrant rights to the fights over slavery, women's suffrage, the internment of Japanese during World War II, and the Vietnam War.

America wouldn't have been created without illegal action, said Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys. "They dumped a bunch of tea in Boston harbor, illegally. God bless them," he said.

But Sen. Dave Cox, R-Fair Oaks, said lawmakers should not encourage lawbreakers even if they disagreed with the law.

"It is irresponsible for this body to advocate that students leave school for any reason," Cox said.

He introduced a bill that would require a special school attendance audit on Monday, so that schools would not receive state aid for any student who was truant. School funding is based on attendance levels. O'Connell said the state would not grant waivers to schools that lose funding if students were absent while out protesting.

The debate was personal and emotional for some senators.

Sen. Nell Soto, D-Pomona, recalled watching as a child as immigration police swept up brown-skinned farmworkers, "not even asking if they were illegal or illegal."

Sen. Martha Escutia, D-Norwalk, described how her grandfather remained in the country illegally after overstaying a work permit during the 1940s, when he picked fruits and vegetables while American men were fighting World War II.

"This happened 60 years ago. And you know what? The story still continues," Escutia said, choking up as she described her 11-year-old son asking her about the controversy. She said the Great American Boycott should be renamed "the Great American Secret, and that is we all rely on someone who is here illegally."

Sen. Tom McClintock, R-Thousand Oaks, while citing immigrants' contributions, said the nation's goal should be assimilation: "From many people, one people, the American people. One race, the American race."

http://cbs5.com/local/local_story_117193118.html

Sorry, what am I missing here? Seems like the whole point of the 'walk out' is Mexicans, not immigrants. For that matter, the real issue is illegal Mexicans, not immigrants.

 

[archangel]

Are they going to stay out of hospitals, welfare lines and grocery stores too? Might be a great day to get some shopping done.

hey they are the ones saying they are going to boycott....work,school,shopping.and selling...!

Hey I'm going to shop till I drop on Monday...going first for groceries at Winco in Reno...it's a bag it yourself store and about 33% cheaper than any other store in the area...it is usually 1/2 Mexicans shopping there and probably 2/3 rds of them are illegals...so it will be a breeze shopping and not having to dodge overfilled carts with three or four little munchkins in tow!(and slow checkouts for their food stamp debit cards) Maybe I will then hit Wal-Mart and see how many made in the USA products I can find and buy!

 

[Annie]

Anyone really believe the following rings true? I read this early this morning, didn't seem credible then, less so now:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-0604270035apr27,1,6687941.story?coll=chi-business-hed

Something to think about: A day without Mexicans in Chicago

By John P. Koval and Rob Paral
Published April 27, 2006

How will Chicago, and the country, answer the Mexican question? Will Mexican immigrants ever learn English and become "real" Americans? As two third-generation Eastern Europeans we know the same question was asked about our grandparents. Now we are hearing some immigrant-descended parents asking the same things about current immigrants.

One of us is the grandson of an immigrant Slovak who worked as a butcher in Chicago's stockyards; the other's grandfather was an immigrant Bohemian carpenter. We are especially sensitive, therefore,Why does that make one 'especially sensitive'? No reason, they just threw that in there. to the historical fact that the major impetus for the Immigration Restriction Act of 1924 was the eugenics movement of that time. Eugenicists, characterized by one historian as fearing that "the American gene pool was being polluted by a rising tide of intellectually and morally defective immigrants--primarily from Eastern and Southern Europe," played a significant role in ending the greatest era of immigration in U.S. history. Evolution performs miracles, apparently. Through some highly improbable genetic mutation--possibly a recessive or airborne gene--the Slovak grandson is now teaching college classes to another group of questionable immigrants, Mexicans; the Bohemian grandson is a researcher of Latino immigration. Fitting careers for Slovak and Czech descendants since, after all, Eastern Europeans were the Mexicans of their day.That explanation really holds no water. More likely, the immigrants made their children English speaking, then the great Grandchildren were able to earn Phd's, through the economics of their families and their innate 'smarts' which do not seem to include common sense.

So, what would a day without Mexicans be like for Chicago--and, more to the point, what does such a day tell us about what life would be like if there were no Mexicans in Chicago at all?The following seems to be made up out of thin air. No stats, no real time examples, no anything. Just stated premises, with nothing to back it up.

- When you wake up in the morning think twice about indulging in the luxury of someone else making your coffee and cooking your breakfast at a neighborhood cafe or restaurant. Almost all kitchen help, food-prep workers and cooks in Chicago are Mexican.

- If any of you reading this are business travelers staying in Chicago for a couple of days, you had better get used to the idea of making your own bed Thursday morning; the hotel housekeeping staff is almost entirely immigrant and largely Mexican.

- You'll have a slow day if you sell meat or poultry; close to 100 percent of Chicago's packing-house cutters and meat packers are Mexican.

- On construction crews the "Mexican work" will have to be done by other guys, since there will be a severe shortage of drywallers and roofers.

- City landscaping crews engaged in the ongoing beautification of Chicago parks, parkways and public spaces will need to pull a few weeds today; no trees or shrubbery will be on hand since the suburban nursery workers who dig, burlap-wrap and load trees and shrubbery for planting are, yes, you've guessed it, Mexican.

- And if you think you deserve a break tonight to think over your position on "the Mexican issue" and eat Japanese, you may experience a bit of a wait for your food since nearly a third of all Chicago sushi chefs are Mexican.

The inconveniences experienced by Chicagoans as the result of only one day without Mexicans carry a simple but powerful message. Think of the inconvenience to the owners of the businesses who cannot find enough workers, or to the consumers who must pay much higher prices for services (if they can find them), or to the citizens whose states must make do with fewer congressional seats because their populations have fallen. Who would keep Chicago's housing market afloat if Mexicans were no longer buying houses of whites who have been leaving the region? Or ... you fill in the rest.

It is because of events that occurred in Chicago 120 years ago that the rest of the world adopted May 1 as International Workers' Day, which is still celebrated almost everywhere--except in the United States. Chicago (and the country) blew it on May 1, 1886, when it could have been a national and international leader in recognizing workers' rights. Instead, Chicago's participation in the May 1 national strike to promote an eight-hour workday culminated in such violence that organized labor was cowed by the public and political repercussions and the eight-hour workday movement became inextricably linked with riots and brutal conflict in the minds of the city and the nation. It wasn't until the passage of the Adamson Act in 1916, 30 years later, that the eight-hour day was federally mandated. Not until nearly half a century later did workers gain the legally recognized right to organize and engage in collective bargaining.

Let's not make the same mistake twice. This time around these workers are asking for no more than our immigrant grandparents did; that is, they want the rest of us to recognize the dignity and importance of their work and, perhaps, embrace them as the living embodiment of our own forefathers--coming to America to make a better life for themselves and for their families.

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John Koval and Rob Paral are visiting fellows at the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Koval is also an associate professor of sociology at DePaul University.No agenda here, totally free thinking, yeah. right.

 

[007]

Yesterday a friend and I went over to Burger King for lunch. What was a mexican work force behind the counter, was now ALL WHITE! I suppose they all walked out and got fired. Same thing up the street at the Wendy's. What used to be all mexicans working there, now all whites. Nice to see, at least now I can fucking understand them when they're taking my order.

Cinco de mayo... shit, I never celebrated it before... and I'll be damned if I'll start now. All the sons a bitchin' illegals here can kiss my ass. I want them all gone. They're fucking up my country, and they're here illegaly.

There's a big fancy mexican resturant right down at the bottom of my hill. I think I'll sneak down there tonight with cans of red, white and blue spray paint and tag a great big fucking huge American flag on it.

Screw mexico. Screw the fucking illegals. I won't buy jack SHIT that's even REMOTELY mexican. I wish the government would declare OPEN SEASON on them. I haven't gone hunting for quite awhile. :firing:

 

[dilloduck]

No agenda--not a bit :duh3:

They needed to carry the scenario a little bit further tho. When this group (as organized as it is) continues on with this political clout, a one day protest can turn into a month long blackmail. Anyone who thinks the illegals will be statisfied with meager wages forever is kidding themselves. The union bosses must be smiling. America is not only dependent on foreign oil. Add foreign labor to the mix and it just happens to look cheap for the moment.

 

[manu1959]

my house keeper, garden and pool boy are all illegal.....sinko de mayo....i am turnin their asses in :funnyface

 

[007]

my house keeper, garden and pool boy are all illegal.....sinko de mayo....i am turnin their asses in :funnyface

You'd be doing your country a valuable service.

 

[Abbey Normal]

my house keeper, garden and pool boy are all illegal.....sinko de mayo....i am turnin their asses in :funnyface

I guess we won't be seeing much of you anymore, what with all the gardening, housework, and pool work you will be doing.

 

[manu1959]

I guess we won't be seeing much of you anymore, what with all the gardening, housework, and pool work you will be doing.

nah a whole new group will jump my fence swim my pool and claim to be free....plus they will be cheaper

 

[Abbey Normal]

nah a whole new group will jump my fence swim my pool and claim to be free....plus they will be cheaper

Arriba! Arriba!

 

[manu1959]

Arriba! Arriba!

now if paz vega would just drop by :kiss2:

 

[Abbey Normal]

now if paz vega would just drop by :kiss2:

Let me know if Jimmy Smits shows up, kay? Be still, mi corazon!

 

[manu1959]

Let me know if Jimmy Smits shows up, kay? Be still, mi corazon!

is this mental porn? should we look to CP for guideance as to what is acceptable.....i would hate to become addicted and have my marriage fail...

 

[007]

Oh yes... our warm and fuzzy, kuddly, kind, lovable little group of illegals alliens are so good for us all, we should all have a big group hug for the illegals and sing kumbaya...

White House Snubs 9/11 Families and Victims of Illegal Alien Crimes + ALIPAC
Posted on Thursday, April 27 @ 15:02:47 UTC
Topic: George Bush President immigrants

HAWLEY, PA (April 25, 2006) – 9/11 Families for a Secure America member Peter Gadiel, along with other families who lost loved ones to murders committed by illegal aliens, held a rally at the White House Monday to deliver over 570,000 petition signatures to demand that President Bush enforce immigration laws. Gadiel, who lost his son, Jason Gadiel, on 9/11 in the north tower of the World Trade Center, 103rd floor, made the following statement:

Topics: George Bush, White House, Petition, Rejected, Border Security, President, Republican, ALIPAC, Americans

4/25/2006
Dakota Voice

“Families of Americans murdered by illegal aliens held a rally outside the White House on Monday, April 24th, to demand that the president start enforcing immigration law. Also present were Roy Beck and staff members of Numbers USA who had collected over 570,000 signatures on petitions to the president asking him to enforce US immigration law and stop the invasion of illegal aliens.

“We attempted to deliver these petitions to the White House, and after the Secret Service contacted Administration officials, the message was relayed to us that Mr. Bush's minions would not accept them.

“It was not particularly surprising to us, given the president's longstanding policy of refusal to enforce the law; his disregard for the security of the nation and the contempt he has shown for those of us who have seen our loved ones murdered by illegals, or raped, shot or otherwise victimized.

“Nevertheless, each additional refusal by this man who professes a belief in God and has sworn an oath on the Bible to ‘preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God,’ is a further reminder that this president is little different from his discredited predecessor, Bill Clinton.

“The foundation for the 9/11 attacks was prepared by al Qaeda during the Clinton Administration and principal responsibility for America's failure to prevent the attacks lies with Clinton, Albright, Reno and Jaime Gorelick. However, Mr. Bush's refusal to take even minimal action to stop the foreign invasion that has continued during the five and a half years of his term shows that he has as little concern for the security of Americans as Clinton. When there is another terrorist attack, Bush will have to accept full responsibility.

“We were informed later in the day that Mr. Bush had spoken in Orange County, California and that Republican Representative Dana Rohrabacher refused to speak on the same program with him, saying that the president had sold out to the cheap labor lobby. We applaud Mr. Rohrabacher's integrity and good judgment.”

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http://www.alipac.us/article1180.html

 

[archangel]

Oh yes... our warm and fuzzy, kuddly, kind, lovable little group of illegals alliens are so good for us all, we should all have a big group hug for the illegals and sing kumbaya...

I know Harleys are not exactly moto-cross material...but hey come on up to VC this weekend...it's hella fun to watch the kids crash and burn...gotta love em' for the spirit...my GD's boyfriend 'Dillion' will be making a run...he is a great kid ...lotsa spunk...we all in the bicker realm support all in the field...where are you? :teeth:

 

[Abbey Normal]

is this mental porn? should we look to CP for guideance as to what is acceptable.....i would hate to become addicted and have my marriage fail...

Nah. I just like Jimmy as a friend. :cof:

 

[Abbey Normal]

...is a further reminder that this president is little different from his discredited predecessor, Bill Clinton.

Ouch!

 

[Hobbit]

I don't have to work until 2. I'm tempted to go find a restaurant that has a bunch of people walk out (not the ones who knowingly hire illegals, of course) and offer to fill in for the lunch rush.

 

[007]

I know Harleys are not exactly moto-cross material...but hey come on up to VC this weekend...it's hella fun to watch the kids crash and burn...gotta love em' for the spirit...my GD's boyfriend 'Dillion' will be making a run...he is a great kid ...lotsa spunk...we all in the bicker realm support all in the field...where are you? :teeth:

I'll be there Sunday arch. Gotta get my fix of David John and the Comstock Cowboys. Look for the red, white and blue Harley parked out front of the Bucket.

 

[Annie]

They forgot to add it's a message of peace:

http://www.indybay.org/news/2006/04/1817391.php

Islam's message is one of social justice, economic fairness, and fair treatment in the workplace. The Qur'an urges the proper treatment and respect of workers.

(Los Angeles - 4/19/06) -- In solidarity with immigration activists around the country, the Muslim Public Affairs Council as well as the Council on American-Islamic Relations - Los Angeles (CAIR-LA), the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, the L.A. Latino Muslim Association, the Muslim American Society - Los Angeles, and the Muslim Students Association - West (MSA West) are calling on American Muslims to participate in a day of action on May 1, 2006.



On that day, the Multi-ethnic Immigrant Worker Organizing Network (MIWON) is holding a march near downtown Los Angeles in support of immigration reform and worker's rights. MPAC is coordinating Muslim American participation in this important event, which affects Americans of all ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. Similar events will be taking place across the country.



WHAT: International Worker's Day Immigration March



WHERE: McArthur Park (7th & Alvarado near Downtown LA)



WHEN: Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.



CO-SPONSORS: Muslim Public Affairs Council, Council on American-Islamic Relations - Los Angeles (CAIR-LA), Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, L.A. Latino Muslim Association (LALMA), MSA West, Muslim American Society - Los Angeles (MAS-LA), Multi-ethnic Immigrant Worker Organizing Network (MIWON) - http://thistuesday.org/node/127



WHY SHOULD MUSLIMS GET INVOLVED?


Islam's message is one of social justice, economic fairness, and fair treatment in the workplace. The Qur'an urges the proper treatment and respect of workers. Several Muslim leaders discussed the relevance of the Qur'an to the struggle for dignity in the workplace with union leaders and other religious leaders during the "Islam and Labor: Forging Partnerships Conference," held November 10, 2001 in Washington, DC. Co-convened by the National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice and the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), the conference sought to build relationships between Muslims, interfaith committees and labor communities. As the Prophet Muhammad is quoted as saying, "None of you has faith unless you love for your brother what you love for yourself."



It is against this backdrop that American Muslim organizations are calling for a comprehensive immigration reform that includes provisions for a pathway to lawful permanent residence for the undocumented currently in the United States, a temporary worker program that matches willing workers with willing employers, and a reduction in the current backlogs in family-based immigration to the United States.

HOW DO WE VIEW IMMIGRATION REFORM?



The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, but today the country has more than 33 million foreign-born residents, the largest number since the U.S. Census started keeping such statistics in 1850. In 2003, foreign-born residents made up 11.7 percent of the population, the highest percentage since 1910. And over the past 16 years, the newcomers, many of them undocumented, have poured into places in the South and Midwest that have not seen sizeable numbers of new immigrants in generations.

On December 16, 2005, the House of Representatives passed HR 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. The bill was introduced by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). The Sensenbrenner bill is an inadequate enforcement-only bill that fails to address comprehensive immigration reform. In particular, it does not include any provision for a guest worker program, an earned legalization program, nor a reduction in the backlogs for family-based immigration. Instead, the bill criminalizes undocumented people for unlawful presence in the United States, and criminalizes people who work or volunteer with faith-based organizations for helping someone in need, who turns out to be undocumented.

For more information, see: http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/action.html.

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