[Winona Online Democracy] Susan Brown wrote:
> The original message that was shared was to focus on Mexican > immigrants, although they never really stated that. I think > anyone who reads this understands the intent. I get very > nervous when I start to see an attempt to single out any one > race in particular. What a ridiculous statement that is, because "Mexican" is not a race; it's a nationality. Almost everyone in Mexico has at least some European ancestry. Furthermore, there are millions of native-born American citizens with Aztec and/or Spanish ancestry. So the entire issue of race is a giant red herring. > I guess, maybe you (all in the debate) need to answer the > question of what you consider an "illegal immigrant" ... That's an immigrant who is here illegally. The premise is that boundaries and borders matter. Those who think otherwise are called traitors. This observation is particularly important at the local level -- where the impact of mass immigration and continual growth are so devastating to the maintenance of community. > All not acceptable? My community is not a doormat. Illegal immigrants have one acceptable option; they can leave. > How about your ancestry? Native-born for seven generations. > I understand the issues are complex ... But one facet is the most important. Capitalism needs mass immigration to maintain continual growth. So the open-borders goofballs who parade in the streets are allied with the developers who ravage the landscape with tract housing and strip malls. "Si, se puede!" said the Wall Street investment banker. > I lean towards the civil libertarian, humanitarian side. > I think we have plenty to share. Then you're not paying attention. The country is in a state of massive overshoot. The federal debt pales in comparison with our ecological debt. -------------------- Dwayne Voegeli wrote: > Regarding the assertion that since my ancestors came here > legally, so should "they." > > Is it fair to compare then and now? > > Wasn't America a wee bit different 100 or more years ago? > > More land for starters? Yes, the population of this land is already way past a sustainable level. It only SEEMS sustainable as long as the fossil fuel orgy continues. But that party is just about over. The higher the population climbs, the more people will ultimately suffer in the crash. That's why opposition to mass immigration is so critical. What will all of you do when the grocery shelves are empty? Or are you in denial about limits? Mark Knapp ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 _______________________________________________ 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
