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Gerry Connolly’s Policies Result In Molested Children
By Greg L | 18 October 2007 | Fairfax County, Illegal Aliens, Crime | 36 Comments
Fairfax County Chairman Gerry Connolly doesn’t think there’s a need for a crackdown on illegal aliens, such as Prince William County has engaged in. Children in Fairfax County are paying the price as a result. This recent report involves an illegal alien day laborer who sexually assaulted multiple children at the Centreville Library, which also serves as an informal day laborer center.
IN ONE incident, July 31, around 8:50 p.m., a 10-year-old Centreville girl told police she was looking at books when a man grabbed and squeezed her buttocks. Police say the child walked away to another book aisle and saw the same man with his shorts pulled down and his shirt lifted, exposing himself.
She told her mother who then called the police. And now, police believe Estrada is allegedly responsible for this incident. They also believe he was involved in similar incidents July 16, at 3:30 p.m., girl, 12; and July 28, 4:30 p.m., girl, 9. And he’s suspected, but not charged, in an incident Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., with a girl, 10.
Chairman Connolly, you are complicit in allowing the conditions to continue that have turned a public library into a hunting ground for illegal alien child molesters. Shame on you. I hope the citizens in Fairfax hold you accountable for this outrage on November 6th.
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Unfortunately, he is too interested in environmental issues than the safety of the citizens. He thinks he can catch the bad guys by zoning enforcement. Help save Fairfax has its work cut out for them. They have a hard road.
Now remember, didn’t he say that he desires cultural diversity for Fairfax? Of course all of this is the kind of cultural diversity that Conolly wants in Fairfax County.
Oh, didn’t they just buy an apartment complex in Annandale to provide low cost housing? Guess what? From what I hear, they are not checking legal status as a requirement to get one of these homes. Looks like this could be subsidized housing for illegal aliens all at Fairfax County taxpayers expense. Maybe I’m wrong. But wait minute, didn’t he send money to fund that day labor center in Herndon?
Check me out Greg. Let us know.
I lived in the Meadows before I came to Fairfax City on Rustling Leaves Lane, right across from the library. This is one of the reasons my roomate and I decided to bail on Centreville. The shopping plaza across Machen with the Giant is just as bad. This is only going to get worse before it gets better, because our head-in-the-sand Chairman refuses to do anything about it and won’t until something really horrible happens.
Someone needs to take him down to the Giant in Central Springfield first thing in the morning and then at night. Heck, crime is up even at the K-Mart right next door and guess who is doing it!!!
Does anyone know what percentage of the population is illegal in Northern Virginia? This person is someone who is indeed sick and very much depraved, but do you all react like this with all crimes or do you only make mention of this incident to further your agenda?
If it is fair to say that Gerry Connally’s “policies” caused a child to be molested, then it will be fair to say that any future crime committed in Prince William County against a person perceived to be an illegal immigrant (i.e., any Latino/Hispanic) was caused by anti-immigrant rhetoric and the adoption of the County resolution.
Greg, your credibility and effectiveness would be greater if you didn’t resort to this kind of salacious hyperbole or the reckless disregard for the truth you so frequently demonstrate.
Fair and Balanced you have a good point. I have read many of their blogs and they always mention incidents involving undocumented immigrants to further their agenda. They never see the crimes committed by whites or blacks, nor do they point those out. I work in a field where I see children who are abused physically, emotionally and sexually. Crimes against children are horrible but they are not committed by just hispanics. As a matter of fact of all the cases I have seen in the past 20 years about 99.9% are committed by whites and blacks but mostly whites.
I agree with you too Claire. Greg has a way of furthering his agenda with salacious hyberoles and so do most people on this site who agree with him. I have also found that what they report is reckless because they do not present all the facts. They continue to mislead the public.
I am happy to see there are some people out there with a sense of reason, fairness and truth.
I used to support Greg but his rants as of late have gotten so far to the side that he looks more and more like a paranoid little man with agendas that go beyond general illegal immigration and more toward general racism. I hate to even use that word since most illegal apologists use it, but the label is starting to fit.
Fair and Balanced said on 18 Oct 2007 at 11:52 pm:
Does anyone know what percentage of the population is illegal in Northern Virginia? This person is someone who is indeed sick and very much depraved, but do you all react like this with all crimes or do you only make mention of this incident to further your agenda?
First question: No. Why? Because the Fairfax County Executive who just recently requested a count of illegal aliens as well as an estimate in dollars of the resources used by those illegal aliens is going to keep that tally under wraps and plans to use loop holes to avoid FOIA.
Second question: I think it furthers the agenda when; the site where these disturbing incidents took place doubles as a day laborer site…I’ll give you a second to think about who that attracts. Not only that, but given that this is not first, second or even third time its alledged to have happen.
I think that just about spells it out.
The real problem with Illegal Crime is that it is in ADDITION to the “typical” crime level in Virginia. Of course more cirmes are committed by legal black and white residents, and a certain level of crime will always be with us. BUT, if there were fewer or no illegals, the NUMBER of criminals would be lower. No one argues that crime would disappear with the disappearence of illegals, but without them, the crime level would be “normal”, not increasing.
Once again the illegal alien supporters have failed to understand the issue. Those that support illegal aliens use the worn out lines that ALL of them work hard, they came here for a better life, they are otherwise law abiding people. By using that as a baseline you have invited the very behavior you poo poo Greg for engaging in.
Illegals are not supposed to be here in the first place, so of course any additional crimes they commit will and should be called out. You have nobody to blame but yourself when these types of crimes are highlighted.
“Once again the illegal alien supporters have failed to understand the issue. Those that support illegal aliens use the worn out lines that ALL of them work hard, they came here for a better life, they are otherwise law abiding people.”
And those who support HSM usesd the worn out line that those who did not support the resolution are “illegal alien supporters.”
Right on citizenofmanassas
Peace: Well if the shoe fits.
Peace,
Where is the middle ground in this debate? Illegal is illegal. Maybe you can help inform me, but I simply do not see how one can not be a supporter of illegals if they speak out against deportation or want in anyway to let illegals off the hook.
Another thing that is stunning is at the bottom of the article:
“He also has legal troubles in Prince William County, which has placed a detainer on him in jail. That county is charging him with failure to appear Dec. 4 in its General District Court because he allegedly did not comply with the terms of the suspended sentence he received for an earlier shoplifting conviction.”
What the heck is going on with the commonwealth’s attorney office in Prince William? Seems to me Paul Ebert should be spending less time doing Sharon Pandak’s dirty political work and instead doing his job. If Prince William had, perhaps this guy wouldn’t be here.
Manexico, well I know what you trying to say; however, to blame this one incident on an immigrant who happened to be illegal and paint it as that issue is misguided. This is about a sick man who committed a deplorable crime against a child.
To be honest, the United States does need to do more to curb illegal immigration. Looking at all though, some of rhetoric I see on this blog is in a way done to enflame, build walls and divide rather than find a realistic & tangible solution.
If you all feel this way about an illegal immigrant doing this to a child, I suggest you go onto the web and find databases available to find convicted criminals and child molesters in your locality — you’d be shocked.
The vast majority of the men committing those crimes are not illegals, or Hispanic.
Fair and Balanced: the US needs to do more to curb illegal immigration?? No, the US needs to END the illegal invasion. Your nuanced take on the problem is too equivocal for me.
I suspect that the reason the illegal aliens commit so many violent crimes is their age group. They look like they’re 15-25 years old. This is prime crime-committing years. In addition to the fact that they are uneducated and illiterate and from the bottom of their respective societies.
Monticup, you are more than right. My mother is from Nigeria, my dad from Canada and they got their citizenship legally. They came here as students, became professionals (my mother is a retired doctor), bought property, put myself and two others through college and pretty much live the American dream.
It makes me think about the struggles my parents had to go through the bureaucracy and time that they had go through in order to be an American. But, I am not going to advocate breaking up families and other items that have been brought up because it is unrealistic (at least to me)
However, I may not be fervent and angry as most when it comes to this issue, or at least I try to see from both sides and try to come to a conclusion.
The crime problem as you allude to is more than looks - it’s about the family structure, edcuation (as you say), accultluration, and simply a basic human values mindset. I don’t think it is because they are immigrants; however, it is due to lack or complete ignorance basic social values, it is due to the person just being a bad person to begin with not looks.
It starts at home, and how you are raised, no matter where you from; not because you may be legal or not.
Fair and Balanced: The point is, these illegals are the underclass of their countries. They cause problems in their home countries which is one reason they are encouraged by their corrupt governments to come here. Mexico and Central America are dumping their social problems on us! We are enabling the continued corruption in their countries. Remember the riots in Chiapas, Mexico? Many of the rioters are now living here–Mexico solves that problem PLUS gets the remittances into their economy.
The uneducated underclass carries a lot of baggage as you mentioned. They sneak in here and continue their antisocial behavior. That’s why we see so much violent crime whereever you see illegals. Laws are meaningless to them. You do the immigrants who came here legally a disservice by saying criminality is not related to illegality.
Fair and Balanced said on 19 Oct 2007 at 11:38 am:
“However, I may not be fervent and angry as most when it comes to this issue, or at least I try to see from both sides and try to come to a conclusion.”
In regards to your reply to me (thanks, btw!), it was not a single incident…there were several. Yes, this was a deplorable act and yes, it happened to be an illegal immigrant…you’ll forgive me for lumping the two together.
Referencing the above quote, that is a logical and meaningful approach that we can all appreciate. The real piece of logic that I happen to be clinging to is the fact that illegal is illegal and should be handled as such. If you shouldn’t be here…you shouldn’t be here…you shouldn’t be allowed access to the American dream by scamming and stealing. No matter how good your intentions were. There are tons of people awaiting entrance to this country via legal chanells, why should people entering the country illegaly be dealt with in any other fashion than deportation?
FHL on 19 Oct 2007 at 5:49 am:
Don’t you realize that the point being made is that these crimes being cited are being comitted by illegal aliens who should not be in the country in the first place. If they were not here, the cited crimes would not have been comitted. What’s so hard about that?
Chris on 19 Oct 2007 at 10:36 am:
1. Illegal alien
2. Convicted of shoplifting
3. Suspended sentence
4. Out walking the streets
Now he is charged with child molestation. What a justice system!
Maneixco: Thanks for being civil with me, this all could have gone a different path, but I appreciate it.
I think we share a common belief; the issue of illegal immigration is out control.
Personally, I think the mass deportation of people in this case, the illegals (sans the felons, career criminals) isn’t exactly an approach I’d take, just my opinion. I’m looking at this from the human condition, is breaking up families, and in some cases, people who have been here for generations and have children who citizens be uprooted from a life they have here. How do you deport millions of people without having a large backlash?
This is where the majority of my logic comes from. I believe in punishment and cupability for misdeeds; however, how far does it have to go? Should we punish the real criminal element, the molesters, sexual deviants, the drug dealers, gang members and mix them in with those who go about their every day business; albeit, as an illegal immigrant?
Are Latinos going to be the target? Is the potential legislation going to go after Canadians who overstay their visas, or international college students who do the same?
Or do we clump them in all together to wipe out the problem completely?
Anyhow, I don’t think there’s an easy solution in whatever is decided, and is far more complicated than most think.
Fair and Balanced said on 19 Oct 2007 at 2:36 pm:
Maneixco: Thanks for being civil with me, this all could have gone a different path, but I appreciate it.
Doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to go about it any other way!
I can certainly agree with you that there are many many many people here illegally that just want to go quietly about thier lives and continue to work hard and support thier family. So what to do, then….forgive them? I understand too that many have children who are now perfectly legal, its not thier fault and they are via law garaunteed rights. So, too, are the children of many legal citizens who’s parents break the law and are faced with jail.
Mass deportation won’t work, absolutely agree there. I feel, however, that by discontinuing services (the ones in the resolution though are a bit light) to those individuals who cannot be proven to be here legally those individuals may be prone to self-deport.
Yes, we should deport criminals found to be illegally here. Latinos will likely be of the overwhelming vast majority of the population to be hit directly by having to prove citizenship. However, if I should break the law, I would expect that my citizenship be verified. If agents of the law should come across any illegal Canadians, I should expect them to be sent back as well. There can be no two ways to view this.
Fair,
Who is defending those Americans who are child molesters? You seem to have a problem with people pointing out what illegals do, but have no problem doing the same to Americans.
If anyone is responsible for the splitting of families it is the illegals. In many cases a father, mother, or both will come here and leave their children behind in their native Country, but will send money back. They also know full well they are breaking the law, and therefore subject to deportation even if their children are U.S. citizens by birth. So, I think your anger and concern should be directed at those that are most responsible for the separation of families—illegals.
Would you allow an American who had gone decades with breaking the law off so easily? Or do you just apply that standard to illegals?
I am happy to see there are some people who are beginning to express a different view than HSM or the HSM followers than what is usually found on this blog. It gives me reassurance that there are fair, balanced and rational people living in the world. I am also happy to see that some are recognizing Greg L for what he really is. He has a good sell and when he speaks to the political leaders he does so in such a soft and humble manner but the reality is he not any of that. The proof is in the pudding. To me he has always appeared to be a paranoid man with agendas that go beyond illegal immigration and more toward general racism. I am sure as time goes on more of his true colors will emerge.
FHL said on 19 Oct 2007 at 4:25 pm:
“I am happy to see there are some people who are beginning to express a different view than HSM or the HSM followers than what is usually found on this blog. It gives me reassurance that there are fair, balanced and rational people living in the world. I am also happy to see that some are recognizing Greg L for what he really is. He has a good sell and when he speaks to the political leaders he does so in such a soft and humble manner but the reality is he not any of that. The proof is in the pudding. To me he has always appeared to be a paranoid man with agendas that go beyond illegal immigration and more toward general racism. I am sure as time goes on more of his true colors will emerge.”
Posting something more substantial and without baseless allegations might net you more positive feedback. Furthermore, to be sure I state this clearly, I DO support HSM, its followers and its policies. Prior to HSM absolutely nothing was being done in this area to shed a broad and bright light on illegal immigration and the undesirable results thereof. Thus far I’ve seen no reason not to support HSM, and several reasons, however, to continue. FHL, either provide the pudding in which your proof resides or don’t post things like this.
CitizenofManassas, with all due respect, I was not defending anyone who commits a sexual crime against a child, American, illegal, legal or not.
That’s silly. I’ll glad point out anyone who is committing such a vile crime; however, this is not an immigrant issue, this is a individual person who is sick and needs to be sent away, legal citizen or not.
Americans who break the law should of course not get off easy, but I don’t consider someone who snuck into the U.S. for whatever purpose equivalent to a thug who abuses women, robs banks, or has committed murder. I just think someone who is trying to improve “his” or “her” situation is not analogous to someone who commits a harmful crime towards society.
My point is that there’s a human side to this, and although we all maybe or agree on not with the ideology of the blog, the emotions evoked show how powerful this issue is. Personally, I consider traffic, education, and taxes the biggest issues to me, but we all differ in what is important to us.
Illegal Immigration is problem, yes; however, what is the best solution? For example, let’s say PWC rids themselves of the issue, should this be another county or state’s problem? Do you feel the need to split up a family to make a point? What would be the consequence — it would make things unbearable for the kids and no doubt create another burden.
My point is, not everything is black and white; nor is this issue. The is legal vs. illegal citizens is at the crux of the argument, yes; but we are dealing with people who have emotions, not inanimate objects.
For some of people who have differing opinions on the debate, not to enflame things any more, but how many of you here have friends who are of different races, socio-economic groups, religion, ideologies?
Just interested….
Fair and Balanced said on 19 Oct 2007 at 6:00 pm:
“For some of people who have differing opinions on the debate, not to enflame things any more, but how many of you here have friends who are of different races, socio-economic groups, religion, ideologies?
Just interested….”
That’s a perfectly fair question! I have friends and acquaintances of many races, socio-economic groups, religion and ideologies…to not have any of that in Northern Virginia, I’d need to be a hermit or completely lacking of social skills. Difference of opinion does not (should not) determine with whom I form friendships or associate. You, perhaps, want to know if I have any friends that are not of the legal immigrant persuation?
I’m not authorized to obtain that information, nor is it any of my business. Thats not to say I would agree with them if it were found that they were illegal immigrants, nor would I defend thier well meant poor decision.
Fair and Balanced said on 19 Oct 2007 at 5:58 pm:
“My point is, not everything is black and white; nor is this issue. The is legal vs. illegal citizens is at the crux of the argument, yes; but we are dealing with people who have emotions, not inanimate objects”
Correct!!! We are dealing with people who have emotions. In addition to emotions, however, they possess brains! Surely, if someone climbs a fence (terrible cliche, but I’m getting to it) they don’t assume that the fence was meant to be climbed, or that the obstruction was placed there by nefarious random fence erecting martians to test thier climbing skills. It was a decision that required thought and the assessment of risk. However unfortunate for them, those that broke the law are now seeing what the risk was…and what it could become.
Centreville Library is our family’s library. It is a totally inappropriate location for a day labor site. There were repeated efforts to get the county to do something about it. Nothing was done. Read about it here:
January 2007
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/news/2007/jan/20/new-day-labor-site-seen/
and here:
February 2007
http://www.timescommunity.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=17913972&BRD=2553&PAG=461&dept_id=576934&rfi=8
and here:
August 2007
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/news/2007/aug/09/residents-concerned-about-day-laborers/
Nothing was done. You know, starting in late 2006 my wife and I no longer felt it was safe to take the kids to our own library (a library I might add that was new in 1992 and built at taxpayer expense to the tune of 4.3 million). I wouldn’t let my wife go there after dark. People thought I was paranoid. Turns out I just had common sense…
Fair,
Why don’t you recognize who really is at fault for the separation of families? The illegals have nobody to blame but themselves if they are separated from their families. Stop trying to say that it is caused by someone else, because that simply is not the case.
I too see traffic, taxes, and education as issues. I also realize that without the estimated 250,000 illegals who live in Virginia, we would have less traffic, pay less in taxes, and have a much lower student to teacher ratio. Now, add in the illegals that are in DC and Maryland, and now we are talking about a lot of people.
Getting rid of all the illegals, and I do mean all of them, would really have a huge impact on all of the major issues we face.
My friends and associates most likely are representative of what this area is like.
Fair and Balanced,
Fair question. Most of my close friends are like me. I am not hooked into a particular ideology though so that makes me rather eclectic to start with. My outer circle of friends include people of other races, ages, religions, educational levels, professions, etc.
I think it is natural for people to seek out others with whom they have the most in common.
Fair and balanced, you are doing what most apologists do when it comes to illegal immigration, that is, trying to intellectualize an issue that is a law and order issue, not a social issue. There is nothing moral about illegal immigration, its about how much money and other gains one can make as long as they are here. False documents, false identity, bank fraud to buy houses, illegal wage earnings by accepting wages paid under the table without paying taxes, having children for gain, not out of love, dumping the child on the tax payers through Wick programs, school systems, hospitals, not to say all the other crimes committed, etc., etc. Illegal aliens do not accept the fact that they broke the law getting in and every day the law is broken by their stay. For you to say that you are against braking up illegal alien families, think about the planning that your parents achieved to get you where you are, that is being responsible for family planning. If one is here illegally, having children is irresponsible. How can you plan for that childs future when you know that the life of that child will be disrupted if the parent is caught. Not just Hispanics, but Africans, Asians, Occidentals and East Asians, all illegals are guilty because they broke this country’s sovereignty. So don’t gray the issue, it is a black and white issue, either you came legally or illegally. Americans are tired of being used because of the sympathy we have for others not as fortunate. Look at the fires in California, what you are seeing is the essence of Americans, others and our Government coming forward to help those that lost it all in the fires, donating foods, goods, advice, even massages. We do this for all on earth, even our enemies, but those days of allowing one to use us is over, we don’t want to afford it, not that we can’t afford it.
sorry for the misspelled words