Colgan Introduces E-Verify Bill
By Greg L | 4 January 2008 | Illegal Aliens, 29th VA Senate | 114 Comments
Apparently, not all Democrats are following the lead of those such as Democrats on the Loudoun Board of County Supervisors and Arlington Chairman Walter Tejada in trying to align their party with illegal alien lobbyists. After hearing from constituents in his district about their concerns about illegal immigration during the elections and seeing the success of other states, Senator Chuck Colgan introduced SB90 which will require that all employers in Virginia verify the legal status of their workers using the federal E-Verify system. This is a very welcome development that may help to redeem the Democratic Party in the eyes of many voters, and Colgan’s senior position in the Senate definitely helps improve the chances of this legislation making it to the Governor.
The E-Verify program allows participating employers to verify that an applicant’s Social Security Number is valid and assigned to the individual applying for a job, which makes it tremendously more difficult for illegal aliens to employ fraudulent documents, and for employers to ignore fraudulent documents when presented. Current law doesn’t require that employers reject obviously fake documents or attempt to validate the authenticity of documents used to complete an I-9 application. With an easy to use tool such as the E-Verify system, employers won’t have to authenticate documents since the Department of Homeland Security, which operates the program, will provide validation for the information contained in a document. It’s much easier for employers, and it works far better than the broken I-9 process.
Arizona passed it’s “Legal Arizona Workers Act” which went into effect on January first after surviving a legal challenge by “Chicanos Por La Causa” and “Somos America”, and as a result illegal aliens are leaving Arizona in droves. Oklahoma passed House Bill 1804 in 2007 with similar provisions, and is seeing exactly the same results. There are a growing number of states considering legislation which will make it much more difficult for illegal aliens to unlawfully reside within them, and Virginia may well join in and finally adopt this much-needed legislative reform which has already proven very successful elsewhere.
SB90 establishes that hiring an illegal alien will be punishable as a Class 1 Misdemeanor, a rather significant penalty, but does not provide for revoking business licenses for repeat offenders as is the case in Arizona’s law. It’s quite likely that an amendment to include such a provision will be offered since that proposal has already been offered in other pieces of legislation, and SB90 may well become the vehicle that will consolidate much of the employer sanctions for violating employment laws in regards to illegal aliens.
This is a significant piece of legislation which should obtain wide bi-partisan support not only because Virginians overwhelmingly approve of measures to combat unlawful employment practices involving illegal aliens, but because the chief sponsor of the legislation is the Senate’s most senior member and chairman of the Finance Committee. If Chuck Colgan does a good job of promoting this initiative among his colleagues, this should rocket out of the Senate and would almost certainly be approved by the House. It will still have to make it out of committee, but with Colgan as sponsor and a member of the first committee that will consider this, chances for this kind of reform have rarely been more favorable.
The bill is now before the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, chaired by Dick Saslaw who probably isn’t all that supportive of the bill, but between support from Colgan and a strong constituent response, this could well pass out of this committee, which is comprised of the following Senators:
Saslaw (Chairman)
Wampler
Colgan
Miller, Y.B.
Norment
Stosch
Stolle
Edwards
Watkins
Wagner
Newman
Chuck Colgan deserves a big thank you for introducing this, and Virginians should be contacting their elected officials in the Senate, urging them to support this important bill. If any of these are your Senators, drop them a line and tell them to support SB 90.
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Anybody out there care to eat some crow?
No need for crow supper. This is an accomplishment to be applauded, which I do.
Fair is fair, finally!!!!!
awc,
You beat me to the crow punch. Several people should be dining on a fine dinner of crow around these parts.
~~splash~~
I never heard of crow punch? Is it black?
It’s a great step, but I wish the penalties for not using E Verify and knowingly employing illegals was greater. A class 1 misdeanor can still result in a slap on the wrist or a miniscule fine. It’s fine to hope and speculate that an amendment will suspend or revoke the business licenses of violators. I will save my celebration for if and when such an amendment is added and the bill becomes law.
Even if the bill passes, it would still require No Brain Kaine’s signature, and we know his illegal alien track record.
I did a “fly by” not too long ago. Now, I guess I now know what the aroma in the air was. lol
I did see a truck door open, but then as I flew closer I saw the driver getting out. I think they were comin’ with the fixin’s for supper.
Crow punch is black and has baubles in it.
We’re gonna be moved to another open thread for recipes….
Chuck has really stepped up to the plate. I hope this makes out of committee. That was a big problem last year. Chuck is well respected if anybody can make this work, it’s him.
Thank you Chuck!
So, what can we, VA residents and US citizens, do to help passage of this bill?
Will BVBL be organizing something to help its passage.
I salute this democrat for doing something that is common sense and right…I used to be a democrat, there are some good ones.
[Ed note: Let’s see, I’ve organized Help Save Manassas, and am doing so with Save The Old Dominion. I’d say the answer to that question is “yes”.]
WGW,
I am cooking supper tonight, pizza!! it is strangely the same recipe that Pizza Hut uses.
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Lafayette,
As long as it gets out of committee, we will be better off. I am afraid this may be nothing more than a flash in the pan. Something he can sign off on as putting forth the facade that he did try, but the committee killed it. I will not get too excited until he starts fighting for it in the open.
It would have surprised me if Senator Colgan went back on his promise to his constituents. However, I did take the wait and see approach with Colgan. I’m ecstatic that he introduced this bill.
I also would flood ALL the Senators on this committee with the usual, phone, fax, email. Let them hear that Virginia citizens want something done about illegal immigration NOW! Let Virginians do to the State Senate, what Americans around the nation did when amnesty for illegals was introduced.
P.S. And thank Colgan!
I’ll eat crow after Chucky offers a reasonable explanation as to why he did not think of this last year, or the year before that, or in any of the past twenty years during which this problem was developing. He’s the one feasting on the dirty bird. His inattention to the problem helped create it.
Two dollars to the hole in your Crispy Creme, Dolph, says that the bill never makes it to the Guv, and, if it does, he doesn’t sign it.
Well, would Sen Colgan want BVBL’s help now??!!!
I think the best thing to do would be for individuals to e-mail each and every Senator to support this bill. Not a hard thing to do. Less time than some inane posts, anyway.
This is Senator Colgan’s final term - so be assured that
he is not acting with one eye on the next election,
but doing what he believes is best for Virginia.
But, of course, that is what Chuck has always done.
Why is everyone ready to thank him? All he has done is introduce a bill, he has not fought for it yet. Let’s wait and see how this plays out before we get to jumping up and down with our hands waving in the air. While this is a positive step in the right direction, I am not impressed until I see him fight for it.
Advocator,
Because he had elections to win. This really hasn’t been a hot topic of discussion until recently. (The last couple of years)
Big Dog,
All the more reason I have the wait and see attitude. The fact that this is his last term supports Advocator’s point. He has nothing to loose by proposing this now. IMHO, the Gov will not sign this, it will go against his recent pro-ILLEGAL alien stance he has taken. If he has always had the best for VA in mind, then I refer to Advocator’s post, why did it take so long to be proposed?
/\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k post award) said on 4 Jan 2008 at 4:21 pm:
We need to offer our support of the bill. This is at least a step in the right direction. He really did take a lot of heat around here before election time. I’m glad to see SOMETHING rather than NOTHING.(IMHO)
I didn’t vote for Chuck for the first time in my life this past November. Maureen is right we need to contact these elected officials and let them know what we the legal citizens want. Heck, we should even being writing our opinions to MJM/Potomac News.
My point about inane posts. Several valuable e-mails could have been sent.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0104sanctions-law0104-ON.html.
I guess that Arizona has struck a nerve.
Enjoy!
Lafayette,
I understand and appreciate the fact he did introduce the bill, but until he fights for it, I will have a wait and see attitude. Talk is cheap, I want to see him work it through the process. (c:
If this bill makes it to the Guv we should storm the statehouse with pitchforks and shovels.
/\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k post award) said on 4 Jan 2008 at 4:50 pm:
I’ve watched Senator Colgan since his days on the BOS in 1974, and I think he will fight for his constituents. This is a Democrat that has had the support of die hard Republicans too. He truly appeals to all. Perhaps, you should meet with him sometime. Patty also, needs to do this same thing.
I would love to sometime. I am not as familiar with him as you are. I go on past performance of most politicians, they are a flash in the pan and act like they are getting things done, when they actually just rest on their heels soaking in the warm light of the public eye.
He could very well be different and since I do not know him, that is why I have a wait and see attitude.
I have developed many great friendships by not listening to people when they told me to stay away from certain people.
LOL Advocator, Why is that?
You can be sure this bill will be heavily opposed by the recently formed Virginia Employers for Sensible Immigration
Policy. It’s mission is to thwart legislative efforts to crack down on businesses hiring illegals in order to protect their low-wage workers. Members include some of Virginia’s most influential industries, including home builders, contractors, hog and poultry growers, retailers, truckers, the hospitality industry and the state Chamber of Commerce. So this bill will be a big test of their power.
I am personally waiting for a Patriot list in regards to the bill LOL…
G Man,
You think some of those politicians that have more time to serve will be pressured by donors in that group?
There was one last year that imposed fines…. My understanding was that the head of the commerce committee was against it. The two girls that were killed in VA Beach were his constituants. Glouchester, if I am correct. Anyway, Jeff Frederick told me that perhaps it would be different next time around.
Personnally, I going to continue to discuss these things with Jeff Frederick and see how I can best support him to get some things done.
For those that are beyond simple and shallow summations of politicians, he is verrra responsive and verra interested in best serviing his constituants. I am sure he would be happy to hear from everyone.
Lafayette said ‘He really did take a lot of heat around here before election time…’
This is very much an understatement. He was talked about like he was a dog as were the people who supported him. Billyboy and I are probably still limping a bit from the assault because we spoke out in favor of Senator Colgan.
I would say not only is thank you in order, but perhaps an apology to the fine Senator………
And no, Lafayette was NOT one of the dog talkers!
Some of your folks are really smooth - the rational
thing is to support and praise Senator Colgan when
he moves in the right direction — but NOOOO - you
want to yelp and bare your teeth no matter what
he proposes. Suggest you take Motivation 101.
(And “why didn’t he do something big years ago”?
What did Allen and Gov. Gilmore do?)
Advocator said on 4 Jan 2008 at 3:46 pm:
“I’ll eat crow after Chucky offers a reasonable explanation as to why he did not think of this last year, or the year before that, or in any of the past twenty years during which this problem was developing. He’s the one feasting on the dirty bird.”
It’s YOUR brand of “advocacy” (and disrespect), Advocator, which turns politicians (and everyone else, for that matter) OFF, no matter what the issue. Sure hope you’re not a lobbyist, advocating for any issue which the rest of us might care about…we don’t need that kind of help.
Big Dog,
Sorry, I think I left you off the walking wounded list back from November.
I’m not going to go over old stuff other than to say that I was at Colgan’s debate with Fitzsimmonds and he did sound like an illegal alien apologist (”gentlemen at 7-11 are here legally”). I’ve been willing to give him a fair chance. I went to two meetings that Colgan was to appear but he didn’t show for either of them. He was to be at the town hall meeting at the McCoart building but didn’t show up. I’ll be honest. I was disappointed especially since Senator P. showed up.
I’m still willing to give him a fair chance. I’m glad he introduced the bill. I will call him up to thank him. I would also like to see him fight for it as the others have said. I would hate to see this die in committee. Wouldn’t you?
Dolph,
That’s exactly right. I kept my big trap shut. I took a fair amount of heat from ole Billyboy myself. Where’s that rascal anyways? And Patty too while I’m at it.
Heck, there you are Patty!! We were posting at the same time.
Good for you Patty. It takes strength to make that post and even more to make that call. Something most don’t have. You rock. (IMHO)
Billy Boy,
If you are out there. Remember your promise to me. I remember my promise to you.
Thank you Senator Colgan. I took the time to email all of the Senators on the committee, it didn’t take long with a cut and paste on the subject. Thank you Greg for posting the email links.
Billy Boy,
correction: I should have said “Do you remember your promise to me?
What happens if the business gets the slap on the wrist and continues to violate the law?
Deport them with their workers! Won’t work but I like the idea.
Seriously, wouldn’t federal tax law take over at this point? Payroll include federal taxes, taxes require filings. I like to think that we have a few laws on the books that would come into play.
I understand that there are groups which will oppose this proposed bill in order to keep hiring illegal aliens at below market wages. However, they must have a better public argument than “we’re greedy”. What do opponents of this proposed law say when they publicly explain their opposition?
I sent Colgan an email and thanked him for the glimmer of hope. I urged him to do all that he could to see that it passes and becomes law.
One Voice said on 4 Jan 2008 at 5:59 pm:
Good for you Patty. It takes strength to make that post and even more to make that call. Something most don’t have. You rock. (IMHO)
Ditto!!!!! Indeed it does. However, Patty is probably very lonely out there. hint hint.
Just in case my above comment was misunderstood, I was complimenting Patty for stepping up to the plate. I just wanted to clarify.
~~splash~~
I’ll have two helpings of crow if and only if Colgan manages to get this passed. I applaud Colgan’s action, though. It’s so rare to see a candidate keep their promises. Nice work, Chuck!
Dolph said on 4 Jan 2008 at 7:13 pm:
Just in case my above comment was misunderstood, I was complimenting Patty for stepping up to the plate. I just wanted to clarify.
~~splash~~
I will ALSO compliment Patty for stepping up to the plate as she was hell bent on having Mr. C show up to her door….Patty, I believe if you invite him, he will! I am proud to say, I voted for him and I hope he RETURNS the FAVOR
Let’s save the pats on the back until the legislation is signed. If it passes, then thank him. Are those of you who want to rush to congratulate him now going to condemn him if he does not truly push this? Seems like a lot of folks are in the “I told you so” line prematurely.
This is simply a small step. There is MUCH more that needs to be done. If Colgan is finally on the right side, there should be much more action taken here.
The senior senator should be able to get this through if he truly beleives in it.
jkf,
“The senior senator should be able to get this through if he truly beleives in it.”
Let’s end it with your statement! I don’t believe anyone is FULLY patting anything….watch & wait is good. Come on Mr. C SR and/or
represent!
Howdy Doody
I am happy that Senator Colgan has introduced this bill. I am currently using this program within my own small business as I want to ensure that I only properly hire my new workers. The Federal E-Verify is a good start, but I think that it has some inherent flaws.
The two primary issues that I have with the E-Verify system are:
- You cannot check on existing employees, only new hires.
- The earliest the employer may initiate a query is after an an individual accepts an offer of employment and after the employee and employer complete the Form I-9. The employer must initiate the query no later than the end of three business days after the new hire’s actual start date.
If the system could be changed to fix these problems, we employers would be better able to positively and quickly verify an employee’s status.
Steve Nelson
E-mail Sen Colgan with your concerns. He was a business owner as well and would surely appreciate your comments.
One Voice said on 4 Jan 2008 at 11:24 pm:
Email, write or fax Chuck. I’m sure he’d be glad to know he has OUR support. I will be calling over the weekend. Chuck was very successful business man right here in our backyard.
Patty,
Good for you. Now, where’s you buddy Billyboy?
[…] 2: BVBL notes this action, too. He also makes a mention of a state Senate bill that’s been introduced that would require employers to verify employment eligibility using an already-available federal […]
Lafayette,
Do you have phone numbers and email addresses to post?
Everyone should contact their state senator and ask them to co-sponsor this very important legislation. We need enough support to override Kaine’s VETO.
It seems to me that politicians are a good bit like children in the respect that rewarding good behavior begets more good behavior…to continually condemn, without reward for good conduct generally results in “deafness.”
Although not my senator, Sen Colgan’s action is a good first step that should be recognized as such…thank him for this and he may listen and support us even more.
Here’s the contact information for Chuck. I urge all to contact him.
Capitol Office
Senate of Virginia
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Email*: district29@sov.state.va.us
Room Number: 432
Legislative Assistant: Peggy Tyree-Wells Phone: (804) 698-7529
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Constituent Hotline: (800) 889-0229
(Session Only)
District Office
10677 Aviation Lane
Manassas, VA 20110-2701
Phone: (703) 368-0300
Fax: (703) 257-2856
Legislative Assistant: Peggy Tyree-Wells
Thanks Lafayette!
Steve Nelson - Good post, thanks for the info.
There is no technical reason why the E-verify system couldnt be used for current employees right? Its just a legislative issue?
Although E-Verify (the basic program) can be manipulated in some ways, it is a step in the right direction. What would be especially interesting is following the financial backers of GA members who vote AGAINST this bill.
Illegal aliens are uneducated - they are not stupid. Since E-Verify has been bounced around, illegal aliens have also taken steps to thwart the program to their advantage.
Hospital OB staff have posted on a number of blogs that more and more babies born to mothers without insurance or documents are recording names on the birth certificates that are the same as the mother, father, sister or brother. After the child receives his/her SSN, the parent or relative then uses the card as employment eligiblity verification. Because the SSN is genuine (i.e. valid) and the name matches the birth certificate from their country, it will slide right through E-Verify without a hitch.
In 2006, about 1 million babies, listing ethnicity as Hispanic, were born in US Hospitals, based on hospital birth reports provided to the federal goverment. These reports do not specify if the mothers are legal residents or illegal aliens.
junes_reston said on 5 Jan 2008 at 11:03 am:
Although E-Verify (the basic program) can be manipulated in some ways, it is a step in the right direction.
Two years ago this month I sent a letter to Senators Warner and Allen, Congressman Wolf and Governor Kaine about this exact same concern as hospitals were providing the illeglas SSN forms just after birth. None of these officials responded. As you said and we all know, they know how to play the system and get a lot of help in doing it.
Isn’t there a way to detect the age of the individual by the SSN number issued or time frame?
Patty,
As I remember the promise if Chuck didn’t keep his promise I would be protesting right beside you. Step 1 in keeping the promise is complete.
I think Chuck gets more the 75% of his legislation through. The interesting think will be to see how the House Votes.
As has been said, he is on board, e-mail the rest of the deligation.
Billyboy,
Please, notice who put all of Chuck’s contact info up there. I have called and left a message for him this morning at home.
You were singing his praises back around election time. Rest assured I will be asking him about YOU too. I’d reaally like to get Chuck over here, and have him talk to a few constinuents. I think some who shall remain nameless that have never actually sat down and talked to Chuck SHOULD. You are from his camp, right? Why not get touch with me so we can discuss this further. Dolph gave you my email address. Still waiting to hear from you. I live right across the street from my mom. I am in the phone book. Call or stop by sometime, if you really do exist and not just “alter ego” of a poster on bvbl.
redawn said on 5 Jan 2008 at 11:12 am:
Isn’t there a way to detect the age of the individual by the SSN number issued or time frame?
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Not at this time. The program (at this time) is designed only to match the name to the number.
This may be why it has been proposed the new National ID card with an imbedded a biochip. Biochips apparently are cheap and reliable and most businesses can afford the readers, vs eye or finger print.
31 Nov. “Has Colgan Lost is Little Mind”?
28 Sept. “Fun with a Colgan Campaign Worker” (that was a lulu w/ everyone being amused by harassing a young man working for the now mostly praised senator).
28 Sept. “Beneath the surface, Chuck Colgan isn’t the illegal oponent he claims to be”.
1 Nov. “Election Eve desperation - New Yorker to rescue Colgan”.
Just reminiscing.
Krusty,
I was just doing the samething. I was I looking the comments too.
Yeah, I have just found out that I was foolishly assuming good things about someone, I retract my following post.
One (high pitched) Voice said on 4 Jan 2008 at 2:25 pm:
No need for crow supper. This is an accomplishment to be applauded, which I do. Fair is fair, finally!!!!!
I wonder how many illegal aliens are naming their babies after mothers and fathers and using their SSN#’s to work. This is very frustrating to hear. We have trouble getting to step one (E-Verify) and they are already 3 steps ahead. Not only are they working using those cards, but they are contributing to their own babies social security accounts. Social Security should be able to see that these babies are “working” and do something. Do the illegal aliens also use these SSN (baby) cards to get driver’s licenses?
I think Obama Hussein with his experience as a Black Muslin can bring the extreme Arab Islam Muslins into the Party as well as the Black Muslin hate groups and expand the Democrat party. Also his strong stand for Illegal Immigration should bring the Illegal Immigrants into into his camp. Indeed all that does not want to go thought. the hassle of legal Immigration will support him. It may require a balancing act having both the Blacks and Latinos under the same roof with Latino hater of Blacks and Blacks upset over Latinos hi-jacking their civil right by equating walking across a border and getting welfare as the same struggle blacks went through in slavery. The Ethic killing of Blacks in LA by Illegal Hispanics will also make his task harder but I am betting on Obama! I think he can pull it off!
I am hoping as a experienced drug user Obama and as he says knowing how to score some blow he will address how backward our drug laws are and legalize drugs also. This would release millions of Drug users and drug dealers from prison. They with their knowledge could go into selling, distribution and expanding the legal drug trade and help our economic. Not to mention saving tax payers Billion now spend in incarceration, and drug fighting cost. This would reduced the price to where average Americans could afford good coke, just not the elites and Politicians, This will also reduce the price of creak also for our poorer citizens, and make their life more enjoyable. But I fear legalizing drugs will beyond even Obama . The drugs lords have so many Billions to share with our Politicians to keep our borders open for drugs, Illegal aliens, and terrorist to pour across they will never let him legalize drugs. Go Obama onward and forward to a third world order! I know you will do your best and that is all we can ask!
starryflights a SSN and utility bill are all DMV requires for a driver’s license. That’s scary enough, but what makes it even scarier is after they get their drivers license (with the baby’s SSN), they can then walk across the room and register to vote.
You don’t even NEED a SSN to get a driver’s license in MD
http://www.marylandmva.com/DriverServ/Apply/apply.htm
Also, they are putting their children’s future at risk of bad credit, etc., how loving!
redawn,
Haven’t you noticed the influx of Maryland plated vehicles rolling down the roads here in PWC? I’ve pointed this out to several friends and family members, and they too have noticed this.
BI, Excuse me, but you seem to have diarrhea of the mouth this fine day!
Bl,
What ARE you smoking? That’s a lot of fear there……
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One Voice,
That seemed awfully generous of you in light of all that has gone down.
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In general, if anyone can do what is right for Virgnia regarding illegal aliens, it is Senator Colgan. He is one of the most influential legislators in the state.
Aw heck, Dolph, thanks but Mother always told me to consider the source. In this case its not so much generosity as it is indifference due to the source….
I report any vehicles that regularly park in my neighborhood (for 2 or more months) with out of state license plates. The vehicles soon get registered in VA or disappear.
Who do you report them to? Just curious.
Give BI a break…he/she just forgot the sarcasm alert.
So BI likes Obama? hates Obama? Why bother to say all that?
Do you think Obama cares?
Do you think anyone cares?
Once Voice said on 5 Jan 2008 at 4:45 pm:
Who do you report them to? Just curious.
The police.
To ov and wgw,
in a word, no
~~splash~~
Here’s a follow-up story out of Texas on an ICE investigation of Pilgrim’s Pride and the practice of hiring illegal aliens.
I think it’s especially relevant since Pilgrim’s Pride is one of the members of the “Virginia Employers of Illegal Aliens Coalition” that’s gearing up to fight efforts like Colgan’s.
Undercover Operation Cracked Illegal Alien Network
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=d08e5552-55cc-4d58-af81-80a51496fdd0
Jane D’oh! And still both Pilgrim’s Pride and Swift & Co. are doing business without, as far as I know, having been taken to task for hiring illegal immigrants. Aren’t they as guilty as the little schmucks doing to dirty, backbreaking job on chicken and pig carcasses?
Jane D’oh!,
Great catch. Thanks for the article link. As always, connect the dots and follow the money trail. The very first line from the article begs the question: Why, if agents were getting reports for years, did they not act on said reports in a timely fashion?
Employers of illegal aliens in Arizona agitate for anonnimity:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944675/posts
Employers get their wish:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1948843/posts
Mexican government reissues it’s handy “How to invade the U.S.A. for fun and profit” guide.
http://www.americanpatrol.com/AID_ABET/MEXICO/HOW-2-INVADE-GUIDE/01.html
anonnimity=anonymity… gees, with all the “anonymous” posters, I should not have bungled that one. More coffee ….
Krusty,
Worse, IMO, as they act as magnets for illegal aliens and the execs are not clueless that these scams are going on under their noses.
Electrolux in TN had a nice little deal going for a while where they had a plant full of illegal aliens hired through a staffing agency which provided them cover for their “We had no idea!” tale.
http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=7458278
A few high-placed corporate executives ought to spend a bit of time sitting in jail along side the “human resources” clowns that actively participate in the crimes as they are absolutely complicit.
http://cryptome.quintessenz.org/mirror/mx/mx-migrants.htm
Bridget,
I’m only surprised that Mexico isn’t ordering and distributing these along with their handy dandy guide:
Designer Donates Sneakers for Border Run
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/17/AR2005111700146.html
Lafayette,
I did notice. I have had to stay off the computer
for the most part because of an issue with my eye. But I did not receive an e-mail from you. I sent Dolph an explaination via e-mail.
Oh, I also want to commend Greg L. for his recognition of Senator Colgan’s efforts with
E-Verify. His lead on this thread was excellent.
I’m only surprised that Mexico isn’t demanding the U.S. taxpayers foot (no pun inteded) the bill for the sneaker supply.
http://www.americanpatrol.com/REFERENCE/MeddlingMexicans.html
And on the topic of international meddling:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1948660/posts
Here’s a look at what the Virginia General Assembly should really tackly illegal immigration.
Two snipits from the article.
How pathetic..Got love PWC!!!
Now jurisdictions like Fairfax County claim ignorance of the full cost of illegal aliens to their citizens, even as they refuse to ascertain the number of such youngsters in their classrooms.
Immigration expert Jessica Vaughn reported that the misappropriation of Social Security numbers by illegal aliens prevented at least 1,000 children in Utah (whose numbers had been stolen) from receiving benefits that they deserved.
http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173354086222&path=!opinion
Lafayette - I contacted the author of the editorial this morning via email and asked him to join the cause by going down to Richmond with Save The Old Dominion or starting up a Help Save group in his area. I will let you know once I hear from him.
Krusty said on 6 Jan 2008 at 5:47 am:
Aren’t they as guilty as the little schmucks doing to dirty, backbreaking job on chicken and pig carcasses?
Is that a new PC name for them?
Krusty said on 5 Jan 2008 at 2:59 pm:
BI, Excuse me, but you seem to have diarrhea of the mouth this fine day!
Isn’t he entitled to his opinion here? Are you still stuffing bon bons?
I wish all those who post as “anonymous” would pick a name or something. Opinions are plentiful. Yes, all are most definately entitled to HER opinion here.
Designer Donates Sneakers for Border Run
These sneakers have a map, flashlight, compass and more. If this is not aiding and abetting illegal aliens, criminals…what is? This person should go to jail.
WGW,
i agree..it’s far easier to debate when you know who you are talking too
Anonymous 11:10 - He’s entitled and so am I! Although HIS statements re Sen. Obama were, to put is mildly, ugly.
999 11:02 - It’s a lot nicer name than many I have seen here and it is meant as a term of endearment, of course ++++
Krusty: “Atta girl”, keep it up.You’re on a roll today!
Josh: Damn straight!
we could donate sneakers to any illegal that decides to make a run for the border (on this side of course). If we can find enough of them, I would even follow them along their trip to ensure they make it safe
I dont think they’ll need a compass to help them along the way, they can follow 95 south to hwy 10 and then go from there.
didnt taco bell have a slogan “make a run for the border”? I’ll buy them a burrito when they make it to the mexican border since i’m such a nice guy.
During a insurance checkpoint in my neighborhood a week ago I watched a couple of hispanics get stopped and they got out of their car and made a run for the fence, jumped it and headed into the woods, leaving their car behind. Too dark to tell if they were wearing sneakers, but saw their faces in the cop spotlight. Cops said they were illegals, names they gave was already in the system as illegals.
Kudo’s to the Senator for keeping his campaign promise (I believe he has a habit of it).
What we really need is in car electronic fingerprint devices. The technology is there with the FBI. Names are too easy. Afterall who is Juan Valdez. Then, we need to be strong. Deport illegal aliens, prosecute businesses that hire illegal aliens, and deny services to illegal aliens. Tell me why an illegal alien is entitled to a Virginia Drivers License??
old time - You don’t know Juan Valdez! Gee, he’s the famous coffee grower who has been on TV inumerable times.
Juan Valdez even has a well-known donkey! Thanks Krusty.
I just read “The Deporter,” by Ames Holbrook. Have things changed or is it still the same, I wonder? In the book, Ames a deportation officer (they may now be called ICE), would catch and mostly release illegal aliens. They had so many days to deport them. Most illegal aliens refused to give passports or birth certificates and the countries of origin made it very difficult, if not impossible, to deport these illegal aliens back home. Many times these rapists, murderers and mentally ill, etc. are just dropped back off onto our streets. Many have not even served their full sentences, as communities across the country try to save money by giving up these illegal aliens to ICE to supposedly deport, only it’s not working. Our government (again) refuses to put any teeth into helping to deport these illegal alien hard criminals. We could and should refuse to give visas to all countries that will not take back their illegal aliens. I wish ICE would release these criminals in the back yards of our government representatives. How quickly things would change.
Starryflights: Their own countries do not want them back! Their own countries are facilitating the illegal invasion. They are lowering the costs of their government by foisting their criminals and excess population on to us.
Billy Boy, Lafayette,
I called Senator Colgan’s office today(in Richmond and yes long distance)to thank him. I will send him an e-mail tomorrow. I would have done that today but was too busy taking photos.
BRAVO PATTY, BRAVO!!!
Patty,
Thank you, and I have NOT done so. Thanks to your post I WILL DO THAT FIRST THING in the morning
and I will be right there with Billy Boy, Lafayette and Dolph protesting if HE doesn’t follow ALL the way thru.