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I think this is a good example of the illegal immigration issue and worth passing on. Paul Double >> Recently large demonstrations have taken place >> across the country protesting the fact that Congress >> is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration. >> >> >> Certain people are angry that >> the US might protect its own >> borders, might make it harder >> to sneak into this country and, >> once here, to stay indefinitely. >> >> Let me see if I correctly understand >> the thinking behind these protests. >> Let's say I break into your house. >> Let's say that when you discover >> me in your house, you insist that I leave. >> >> But I say, "I've made all >> the beds and washed the >> dishes and did the laundry >> and swept the floors. I've >> done all the things you don't >> like to do. I'm hard-working >> and honest >> (except for when I broke into your house). >> >> According to the protesters: >> >> You are Required to let me stay in your house >> You are Required to add me to your family's insurance plan >> You are Required to Educate my kids >> You are Required to Provide other benefits to me & to my family >> >> (my husband will do all of your yard work because >> he is also hard-working and honest, except for that >> breaking in part). >> >> If you try to call the police or force me out, >> I will call my friends who will picket your >> house carrying signs that proclaim my >> RIGHT to be there. >> >> >> It's only fair, after all, because you have >> a nicer house than I do, and I'm just >> trying to better myself. I'm a hard-working >> and honest, person, except for well, >> you know, I did break into your house >> >> And what a deal it is for me!!! >> >> I live in your house, contributing only a >> fraction of the cost of my keep, and >> there is nothing you can do about it >> without being accused of cold, >> uncaring, selfish, prejudiced, and >> bigoted behavior. >> >> Oh yeah, I DEMAND that you to learn >> MY LANGUAGE!!! so you can >> communicate with me. _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
