Mayors will ask for immigration reform during conference

[LawEnforcer]

TRANSLATED FROM:
http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFinanciero/Portal/cfpages/contentmgr.cfm?docId=100651&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC

U.S. Mayors will ask for immigration reform during conference.

The event will seek to offer permanent residence and citizenship to 12 million undocumented immigrants.
The purpose, to improve border security and fortify economic prosperity.


Washington, 22 January.- The conference of U.S.mayors, that will gather more than 250 local mayors tomorrow January 25, will seek the establishment of immigration reform that offers permanent residence and citizenship to the more than 12 million undocumented that reside in the country.

In the 76 winter meeting in Washington, the U.S. mayors will recommend the approval of this measure that also pursues "to improve border security and fortify economic prosperity" of the country, says the organization of the conference.

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon will be among those mayors asking for amensty for illegal aliens.

[miguelina]

If this nightmare were EVER to pass, let's make sure it stops at 12 million. So when 60,70,80 million come out of the woodwork say sorry, you're out, we reached the 12 million quota!

[Captainron]

[ymeoru]

Now, there's a thought.

Amnesty for the 1st 12 million that show up. I think we'd be afraid to find out the true number of illegal immigrants. Simultaneous registrations across America.

Mr. 12 million 1 gets deported.

The only problem is - they'll just ask us to do it again in 10 years.

[Populist]

NO amnesty in any way, shape or form! 1986 was supposed to be the last mass amnesty an we were promised an end to illegal immigration. Well, here we are in 2008, the border is still wide open, and there is another push for amnesty for up to about 38 million illegal aliens.

The answer remains NO. Build the fence and go after employers who hire illegals.

And I agree, if we give another amnesty, this will just lead to another amnesty in the future.

[cvangel]

Here's the website:
The United States Conference of Mayors
76th Winter Meeting
January 23-25, 2008
Capital Hilton Hotel
Washington, DC
http://usmayors.org/uscm/home.asp

Draft Agenda:

http://usmayors.org/76thWinterMeeting/agenda.pdf

And a few resolutions of interest from the 2007 Conference held in LA of course:

2007 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS
http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/

URGING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO A BILATERAL AGREEMENT TO EXPAND LEISURE GROUP TRAVEL FROM CHINA TO THE UNITED STATES
http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/tapes_03.asp


2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

WHEREAS, the City of Chicago has been selected by the United States Olympic Committee as the US Applicant City for the upcoming international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games;

WHEREAS, the United States is anxious to serve the Olympic Movement by embracing and celebrating the Olympic Games;

WHEREAS, the Olympic and Paralympics Games represent the best of the human spirit and Chicago 2016 and the United States Olympic Committee are committed to bringing the 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games to America for the benefit of all and to inspire harmony locally, nationally and globally;

WHEREAS, Chicago and other cities in the United States already hold a place in the international community as a city of immigrants from around the world eager to be ambassadors to visiting Olympic athletes;

WHEREAS, hosting the Games in the heartland of the country will provide a great opportunity to enhance the development of Olympic Sport in the Midwest and across the nation;

WHEREAS, Chicago, one of the finest cities in the United States, is a world-class city with remarkable diversity, culture, history and people;

WHEREAS, the organization of the 2016 games would be centered around the athlete, placing the vast majority of them within a fifteen minute drive of their competition venues;

WHEREAS, the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago would provide a spectacular experience for all, celebrating the Games in the center of the city, along its Lakeshore and in its parks, with its cultural and leisure activities virtually steps away, and in the midst of millions of sport-passionate people who will create an energetic spirit inside and outside of the venues;

WHEREAS, Chicago is one of the transportation hubs of the world and can provide accessible transportation to international visitors through extensive rail, transit, and motorways infrastructure, combined with the world-class O'Hare and Midway International airports;

WHEREAS, Chicago 2016 and the United States Olympic Committee encourages federal outreach to the Executive Branch and Congress to ensure the full participation of the United States government in Chicago's pursuit to win the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games ;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors encourages the United States government and the American people to support Chicago as it competes for the privilege to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and that the assistance of all United States Mayors be called upon by the USCM to enhance Chicago's efforts.
http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/tapes_13.asp

INCREASING WORKING FAMILIES'FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES
http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/cdh_12.asp

COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/csj_11.asp

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY POLICY

WHEREAS, the topics of immigration reform, border security, and state and federal cooperation on these issues are of great importance to The United States Conference of Mayors; and

WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, a nation in which immigrants have made and continue to make important contributions to both our economy and culture; and

WHEREAS, studies reveal that immigrants are a major source of tax revenue; and

WHEREAS, immigrants have demonstrated their patriotism through their valor and bravery in defending this country in numerous military conflicts; and

WHEREAS, border security is critical to the safety, quality of life, and economic prosperity of the border regions of the United States; and

WHEREAS, our historical receptiveness toward immigrants reflects our faith in the American ideal, that it is possible for all men and women to improve their status via hard work, and that opportunity should be denied to no one on the basis of their race or country of origin; and

WHEREAS, though today's immigrants, like yesterday's, may arrive in the United States with no money, looking different and speaking foreign languages, they come with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to live the American Dream; and

WHEREAS, immigrants come to the United States because we are a nation that cherishes individual freedom and rewards individual effort; and

WHEREAS, across the world, walls erected to divide peoples and nations are symbols of failed and repressive efforts to thwart human freedom and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, enforcement of federal immigration laws is neither a state nor local responsibility and further that state and local agencies do not have the training, expertise or authority to enforce immigration laws; and

WHEREAS, the principle of posse comitatus, meaning the necessary and traditional separation of civilian and military authority, is critical and should be renewed and strengthened; and

WHEREAS, The United States Conference of Mayors has been, and remains, committed to the protection of civil rights, liberties and security for all peoples as expressed in the United States Constitution,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on our nation's immigration policies to the following principles: Economics/Fiscal Impact Limited state resources should not be diverted to support policies and initiatives that tolerate or result in racial profiling in our communities. Instead of wasting precious resources on erecting a wall, the federal government should invest now in secure, fast and smart technology solutions to afford fast movement in our Hemisphere of people and products. Initiatives aimed at promoting investment and economic opportunities in Mexico, such as the U.S.-Mexico Partnership for Prosperity and Mexico's 3 for 1 program that encourages the use of remittances to build local infrastructure and economic development in Mexico, should be supported. Legislation that authorizes additional federal funds to states and hospitals for reimbursement of the indirect and direct costs related to emergency health services, prosecution, and the incarceration of undocumented immigrants should be supported. Education A temporary worker program that allows employers to sponsor low-skilled immigrant workers to obtain a permanent residence status should be supported. Undocumented students under the age of 21 should be able to satisfy the requirements under such a program by attending an institution of higher education or a secondary school full-time. Our nation must remain committed to the constitutional principles that guarantee a public education for all children regardless of their immigration status. Legal/Political o Legislation that focuses solely on enforcement will be ineffective. Our nation needs and should support fair and comprehensive immigration legislation that balances border security concerns with a recognition of the demands of the U.S. for workers in the numerous sectors of the U.S. labor force, including agriculture, construction, and the service economy. Local law enforcement should not be required to stop, interrogate, detain or otherwise participate in immigration enforcement activities. Our nation should offer a path to citizenship, under clearly defined guidelines, to immigrants who have demonstrated citizenship, paid taxes, and parented citizen children and grandchildren. Legislation that provides a larger number of employment and family-based green cards to promote family unification, reduce backlogs in application processing, and that demands sensitive quotas, should be supported. Security Federal resources should be focused on strategies to improve interdiction at our borders. It is the federal government's obligation to fund and oversee a robust Border Patrol. The United States should embrace technological solutions that offer low-cost alternatives to the interdiction efforts of local law enforcement that lead inevitably to racial profiling The development and implementation of plans regarding information-sharing, international and federal-state- local coordination, technology, and anti-smuggling should be supported. The development of multilateral agreements to establish a North American security plan to improve border security should be supported. Measures that would include anti-fraud measures and biometric data on all visa and immigration documents should be supported. The ongoing implementation of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America between the U.S., Canada and Mexico aimed at establishing a common security strategy, competitiveness, quality of life, and to promote economic growth by streamlining the secure movement of low-risk traffic across our shared borders, should be supported. Social Justice Legislation that promotes any action by civilians individual or groups - that interfere with the duties of United States law enforcement officials in securing the border region should be condemned. This should include the apprehension of individuals, the use of any weapons against individuals, or purporting to act in any law enforcement capacity. Legislation that criminalizes immigrants, their families, and the organizations that provide assistance to them, should be condemned. Legislation or any acts that violate the human rights of immigrants, documented or undocumented should be condemned. Law enforcement agencies, both federal and state, must treat all immigrants with respect and dignity and adhere to the legal rights they are entitled under state, federal or international treaties, especially the rights of minors through the utilization of procedures and programs that protect them.

http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/csj_12.asp

MAYORAL LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION
VILLARAIGOSA/L.A. Unified Schools (sound familiar?)
http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/jew_04.asp

MAYOR ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR OF LOS ANGELES HOST OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS

WHEREAS, with characteristic grace, warmth, and verve, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and his vibrant city of Los Angeles have given a spectacular welcome and birthday party for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of The United States Conference of Mayors, June 22-26, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Villaraigosa leads one of the greatest cities on the globe, which, as he points out, "is not only at the intersection of the world's commerce and trade but also at the nexus of research, innovation, and creativity;" and

WHEREAS, Mayor Villaraigosa believes that as able stewards of the public good, mayors "have to be willing to wade into the weeds and take on the thorniest issues, regardless of the political cost or consequences;" and

WHEREAS, testimony to Mayor Villaraigosa's willingness to face squarely the thorniest issues is his absolute commitment to: Make Los Angeles the cleanest and greenest big city in the nation; Achieve permanent fiscal responsibility in his city government; Enhance the quality of life of all citizens by expanding basic services; Build a sense of community while celebrating the diversity among his four million citizens, who speak a total of 224 languages and live on a land area of 469 square miles; Effectively deal with traffic congestion and transit planning; Increase public safety through measures such as his comprehensive and community-based anti-gang strategy, which is not only tough on crime but equally tough on the root causes of crime; Fight for and bring about positive change in education through his strategy of reform for the Los Angeles Unified School District; Expand renewable energy sources; and Expand affordable housing and address homelessness, including permanent, supportive housing for the chronically addicted and the mentally ill; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Villaraigosa has been an outstanding host to this 75th Annual Meeting, giving the mayors of the United States, their spouses, families, and staff, and all other conference participants, the opportunity to enjoy myriad events and to learn firsthand about the best practices and programs of his Administration; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Villaraigosa has made sure that all events stimulated our minds and heightened our appreciation for the variety of activities in Los Angeles, including: The lively Welcome Reception, Poolside Under the Stars, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on Friday evening, June 22, complete with music, great food, and entertainment; The glamour, glitz, and excitement of the unforgettable "Walk on the Red Carpet" on Saturday evening, June 23, followed by dinner, dancing, and music in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland; Sunday, June 24's visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, the largest film and TV studio in the world, which has enthralled people throughout the world for almost a hundred years; and The Monday evening event, June 25, which showcased the crown jewel of Los Angeles - Griffith Observatory, for stargazing, a planetarium show, a buffet-style dinner, and views of the Los Angeles basin from on high; The variety of spouse and family tours; and Both traveling and in-house workshops, which provided in-depth information about Los Angeles' city programs and policies. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all mayors of the United States, joined by their families and staff, Conference of Mayors staff, and all other conference participants at this great 75th Annual Conference of Mayors, salute our world-class host Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, mayor extraordinaire, who leads his city with competence and ability, practicality, exceptional skill at building broad bipartisan coalitions, strength, vision, and the supreme belief, learned from his mother's example, that if you live life with confidence, you will achieve your dreams; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the mayors of the United States and all conference participants warmly thank Mayor Villaraigosa, his dedicated and excellent staff, volunteers from the City of Los Angeles, generous sponsors of events, and everyone else who contributed to the resounding success of our great 75th Annual Meeting, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the mayors of the United States and all conference participants thank Mayor Villaraigosa for all we have learned from him in this amazing "City of Angels," the essence of which is this: believe in the common good, believe in the goodness that lies within every human being, let this belief guide our life and work, and we will be touched by and we will behold "the better angels of our nature."

http://usmayors.org/uscm/resolutions/75th_conference/others_02.asp

[Populist]

[cvangel]

I forgot to put the 10 Point Plan for the 2008 Conference in the post above which includes:

Homeland Security
first responder funding, transit security,
comprehensive immigration reform
As called for in the 2007 Mayors’ 10-Point Plan, the 110th Congress
enacted recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission to
authorize funding increases for high-risk urban areas, emergency
management, and transit security. And, the new law creates a
stand-alone Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant
Program as called for by the nation’s mayors.
However, more can and should be done to make sure that our
nation’s first responders are prepared to prevent, respond and recover
from either attacks or natural disasters. We need a comprehensive
federal policy on transportation security. And it is well past time that
the federal government enacts comprehensive immigration reform.
First Responder Funding: Congress and the President must make
sure that newly authorized programs for urban areas, block grants,
interoperable communications, transit security and port security
are fully funded. And, we must fix the flawed delivery system and
continue to make improvements in the grant application process
for federal homeland security resources to make sure that funding
quickly reaches cities and is flexible to meet local needs.
Transit Security: With more than 7.8 billion trips taken on public
transit in the first nine months of 2006, securing this critical
infrastructure and protecting riders from terrorist attacks must
be a major priority. The nation’s mayors are calling for a flexible
Federal transit security initiative to improve security in the areas of
communications, surveillance, detection systems, personnel and
training. As we have done with aviation, securing public transit
is a Federal responsibility and should not require a local or state
match. Furthermore, security funds should go directly to the
operator of that system or the jurisdiction providing the security.
Immigration Reform: The nation’s mayors urge enactment of
comprehensive immigration reform that would improve border
security, bolster economic prosperity, and provide the approximately
12 million people already in the U.S. without legal authorization
an opportunity to earn their permanent residence and
citizenship, provided: they have not committed serious crimes;
have learned, or are in the process of learning English; and pay
taxes and social security on their earnings.
http://usmayors.org/uscm/news/press_releases/documents/10-PointPlan_1107.pdf

[ymeoru]

Slave labor appeals to some people.

There are those that wish the Civil War had never happened.

There's always convicts. Why not put them to work?

[DHolmes7]

These mayors got elected by having poor people who are dependant on them for everything and most have idea of higher office with uneduacated and fat cat coorperation execs and the only thing standing in the way is an independant,educated middleclass and that is the group that needs to be pushed down to serfdom.The same arguments made to have illegals come to this country are the same ones use to defend slavery, not have child labor laws or 40 hour week limits,sharecroping tenants, more-The price of housing has not gone down since these builders use illegals to build houses,food has not gone down,meat has not decreased in price,etc-Just a few people have 12 million in the bank instead of 8 million to pay a decent wage.You and i take up the slack by paying higher medical and dentist,over crowded school,more for gas (more illegal aliens driving SUVS,less supply-less supply higher prices) more for prisons and more risk of death on the highway.kISS MY --- mayors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SOSADFORUS]

[legalatina]

First the names of every Mayor participating and signing to the pro-illegal alien amnesty resolutions should be made very, very public and certainly discussed on talk radio. Every Mayor who signs this garbage should be voted out of office ...clearly they are unfit to govern.

[legalatina]

Registered Mayors
There are 218 mayors registered as of 1/23/2008.

Alabama

Mobile
Samuel Jones

Alaska

Anchorage
Mark Begich

Arizona

Buckeye
Bobby Bryant

Chandler
Boyd W. Dunn

Phoenix
Phil Gordon

Tucson
Robert Walkup

Yuma
Larry Nelson

California

Alameda
Beverly Johnson

Alhambra
Luis Ayala

Anaheim
Curt Pringle

Apple Valley
Timothy Jasper

Bellflower
Scott A. Larsen

Beverly Hills
Jimmy Delshad

Cerritos
Laura Lee

Danville
Candace Andersen

Dublin
Janet Lockhart

Hemet
Marc Searl

Huntington Beach
Debbie Cook

Irvine
Beth Krom

Laguna Niguel
Paul Glaab

Livermore
John Marchand

Long Beach
Bob Foster

Manhattan Beach
Jim Aldinger

Modesto
Jim Ridenour

Oakland
Ronald Dellums

Pasadena
Bill Bogaard

Pleasanton
Jennifer Hosterman

Redondo Beach
Michael Gin

Sacramento
Heather Fargo

San Francisco
Gavin Newsom

San Leandro
Anthony B. Santos

San Ramon
Abram Wilson

Santa Ana
Miguel Pulido

Santa Barbara
Marty Blum

Sunnyvale
Anthony Spitaleri

Turlock
John Lazar

Walnut Creek
Gwen Regalia

West Sacramento
Christopher Cabaldon

Colorado

Colorado Springs
Lionel Rivera

Denver
John W. Hickenlooper

Connecticut

Bridgeport
Bill Finch

Fairfield
Kenneth A. Flatto

Hartford
Eddie A. Perez

New Haven
John DeStefano, Jr.

Norwalk
Richard Moccia

Stamford
Dannel P. Malloy

Delaware

Dover
Carleton E. Carey, Sr.

Wilmington
James Baker

District of Columbia

Washington
Adrian Fenty

Florida

Doral
Juan Carlos Bermudez

Fort Myers
Humphrey James

Hallandale Beach
Joy Cooper

Key West
Morgan McPherson

Lauderhill
Richard J. Kaplan

Melbourne
Harry C. Goode, Jr.

Miami
Manuel Diaz

Miami Lakes
Wayne Slaton

N. Miami
Kevin A. Burns

North Miami Beach
Raymond Marin

Pembroke Pines
Frank C. Ortis

Tallahassee
John Marks, III

Tamarac
Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco

West Palm Beach
Lois J. Frankel

Georgia

Atlanta
Shirley Franklin

Johns Creek
Mike Bodker

Macon
Robert A. Reichert

Valdosta
John J. Fretti

Hawaii

Honolulu
Mufi Hannemann

Illinois

Arlington Heights
Arlene Mulder

Bartlett
Catherine Melchert

Carbondale
Brad Cole

Chicago
Richard M. Daley

Hoffman Estates
William McLeod

Mount Prospect
Irvana K. Wilks

Naperville
George Pradel

Normal
Chris Koos

Northbrook
Gene Marks

Oak Park
David Pope

Palatine
Rita Mullins

Quincy
John A. Spring

Schaumburg
Al Larson

Urbana
Laurel Prussing

Waukegan
Richard H. Hyde

Indiana

Carmel
James Brainard

Indianapolis
Gregory Ballard

Iowa

Davenport
Bill Gluba

Des Moines
T.M. Franklin Cownie

Dubuque
Roy Buol

Kansas

Wichita
Carl Brewer

Kentucky

Bowling Green
Elaine Walker

Frankfort
William May

Lexington
Jim Newberry

Louisville
Jerry Abramson

Louisiana

Alexandria
Jacques Roy

Baton Rouge
Melvin Holden

Maryland

Baltimore
Sheila Dixon

Rockville
Susan Hoffmann

Massachusetts

Boston
Thomas Menino

Haverhill
James Fiorentini

New Bedford
Scott W. Lang

Somerville
Joseph Curtatone

Michigan

Detroit
Kwame Kilpatrick

Lansing
Virg Bernero

Rochester Hills
Bryan Barnett

Southfield
Brenda Lawrence

Minnesota

Burnsville
Elizabeth Kautz

Minneapolis
R.T. Rybak

Rochester
Ardell F. Brede

St. Cloud
Dave Kleis

Mississippi

Meridian
John Robert Smith

Missouri

Columbia
Darwin Hindman

Kansas City
Mark Funkhouser

St. Louis
Francis Slay

Nebraska

Lincoln
Chris Beutler

Omaha
Mike Fahey

Nevada

Las Vegas
Oscar Goodman

New Jersey

Camden
Gwendolyn Faison

Cape May Point
Malcolm Fraser

East Orange
Robert Bowser

Elizabeth
J. Christian Bollwage

Fanwood Boro
Colleen Mahr

Hope
Timothy McDonough

Newark
Cory Booker

Piscataway
Brian C. Wahler

Pleasantville
Ralph Peterson Sr.

Trenton
Douglas Palmer

Woodbridge
John E. McCormac

New Mexico

Albuquerque
Martin Chavez

Espanola
Joseph Maestas

Santa Fe
David Coss

New York

Freeport
William Glacken

Hempstead
Wayne Hall, Sr.

Rochester
Robert J. Duffy

Schenectady
Brian U. Stratton

North Carolina

Asheville
Terry M. Bellamy

Charlotte
Pat McCrory

Concord
J. Scott Padgett

Durham
William V. Bell

Gastonia
Jennifer Stultz

Salisbury
Susan Kluttz

Winston-Salem
James Allen Joines

North Dakota

Fargo
Dennis Walaker

Grand Forks
Michael Brown

Northern Mariana Islands

Saipan
Juan B. Tudela

Ohio

Akron
Donald L. Plusquellic

Cincinnati
Mark Mallory

Columbus
Michael B. Coleman

Cuyahoga Falls
Don L. Robart

Dayton
Rhine McLin

Dublin
Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher

Mansfield
Donald R. Culliver

North Olmsted
Thomas O'Grady

Westlake
Dennis Clough

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City
Mick Cornett

Tulsa
Kathy Taylor

Pennsylvania

Allentown
Ed Pawlowski

Bethlehem
John B. Callahan

Philadelphia
Michael Nutter

Scranton
Christopher Doherty

Wilkes-Barre
Thomas M. Leighton

York
John Brenner

Puerto Rico

Camerio
Jose Santiago

Cayey
Rolando Ortiz Velazquez

Comerio
Jose A. Santiago Rivera

Corozal
Roberto Hernandez

Guanica
Martin Vargas

Hormigueros
Pedro Garcia Figueroa

Isabella
Carlos O. Delgado Alieri

Jayuya
Jorge. L. Gonzalez

Lajas
MARCOS A. Irizarry Pagan

Mannabo
Jorge Marquez Perez

Naranjito
Manuel J. Ortega

Pe�uelas
Torres Walter

Sabana Grande
Miguel G. Ortiz

San German
Isidro Negron Irizarry

Trujillo Alto
Pedro Padilla

Rhode Island

Providence
David Cicilline

South Carolina

Charleston
Joseph P. Riley

Myrtle Beach
John Rhodes

Rock Hill
Doug Echols

Sumter
Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.

West Columbia
Bobby Horton

Tennessee

Bartlett
A. Keith McDonald

Chattanooga
Ron Littlefield

Cleveland
John Rowland

Germantown
Sharon Goldsworthy

Knoxville
Bill Haslam

Morristown
Barbara Barile

Nashville
Karl Dean

Texas

Austin
Will Wynn

Beaumont
Becky Ames

Dallas
Tom Leppert

Deer Park
Wayne Riddle

Denton
Perry McNeill

Euless
Mary Lib Saleh

Frisco
Mike Simpson

Garland
Ronald Jones

Hurst
Richard Ward

Laredo
Raul G. Salinas

McKinney
Bill Whitfield

Mesquite
John Monaco

Odessa
Larry Melton

Port Arthur
Deloris Prince

Sugar Land
David Wallace

Texas City
Robert Cluck

Utah

Salt Lake City
Ralph Becker

Vermont

Burlington
Bob Kiss

Virginia

Alexandria
William Euille

Portsmouth
James Holley, III

Richmond
L. Douglas Wilder

Virginia Beach
Meyera E. Oberndorf

Washington

Auburn
Peter Lewis

Seattle
Gregory Nickels

West Virginia

Charleston
Danny Jones

Wisconsin

Green Bay
Jim Schmitt

Racine
Gary Becker

Waukesha
Larry Nelson

Wauwatosa
Terry Estness

[NoBueno]

This is alarming! Ok, it's not 12 million people. It's 12 million initially (closer to 20-25 million probably). Each one of these invaders has an average of 5 family members back in Mexico that are waiting to come reunite here in this country.

Therefore, the actual number, on a conserative basis considering chain migration will probably be closer to 100 million over the next 5 years.

If we allow 100 million third-world, uneducated, ignorant peaseants to enter this country then we can basically flush the toilet on this country because it will be the beginning of the end.

Why do not these elected officials obey the duty of office they were elected to carry out by and for the American People and demand IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT!

Our elected officlas have become nothing more than elitist who seem to be committed to sell out every American Citizen in attempt to promote their own self-serving agendas.

[misterbill]

Villaraigosa is mnot an American. He holds citizenship. He is a traitor [Mod Edit - please review our rules]

[butterbean]

The mayors can have all the conferences they want to. BUT AMERICANS DO NOT WANT AMNESTY FOR 12+ MILLION ILLEGAL ALIENS!

[SOSADFORUS]

Lou Dobbs reported on this today, and he was not happy, says he is going to expose all the mayors because he is sure their constituents are not aware of what they are doing!
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[cvangel]

[misterbill]

help??? I got a mod edit on my post about mayor villaraigosa--I would appreciate help--I did not post anything obscene or nasty. I read the rules--I am confused.

Thanks
Misterbill

[alexcastro]

Oh my God, what is this!? It seems everytime we defeat some sort of Amnesty, along comes something else they try to do behind our backs! We really have to be dilligent about all this. HELP! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[misterbill]

I rmember what I entered. It was not a statement of violence. See the following:"Crimes subject to the death penalty vary by jurisdiction. All jurisdictions which use capital punishment designate the highest grade of murder a capital crime, although most jurisdictions require aggravating circumstances. Treason is a capital offense in several jurisdictions."

I apologize if I wrote something that may have appeared as a threat. I merely meant that our government should accuse him of treason.

trea·son
–noun 1. the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
2. a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state.

I maintain that what I have heard from mayor vgrosa'a lips on youtube and a few other sites and what I read elsewhere is treason. He has firmly stated that LA and CA belong to the Mexicans.

[PhredE]

misterbill: I sent you a PM explaining my reason for editing your post.

Did you not receive it?

It is standard practice here (well, required by the rules, in fact) that we handle situations like this off the boards by using PMs instead.

Thanks.
_________________
"If my family wasn’t safe, what makes you think yours will be?"
-Danielle Bologna (whose husband and sons were murdered by felon, gang member, illegal alien, Salvadoran Edwin Ramos)

[Populist]

Remember that the CAPS estimate put the numbers of IAs at up to 38 million.