Thread: Las Vegas Sun article

Yeah, right, I am sure the fact that the radio station stakes a stand against illegals has nothing to do with them not renewing the contract next year! Horse S_ _ _!


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... 915D71.DTL

Anti-illegal immigration conference opens in Nevada amid protests
By CHRISTINA ALMEIDA, Associated Press Writer

Saturday, May 28, 2005






(05-2 17:39 PDT LAS VEGAS, (AP) --


Several anti-illegal immigration groups convened Saturday in Las Vegas to discuss efforts to tighten U.S. borders and to praise recent action by the Minuteman Project, as a large group of Hispanic protesters denounced the conference as racist.


The summit was hosted by the Las Vegas-based Wake Up America Foundation, whose motto is "It's your country, take it back." Between 500 and 1,000 people were expected to attend the two-day meeting held at the Cashman Center in downtown Las Vegas.


Speakers from various groups addressed the crowd regarding problems with illegal immigration.


"It's not just about poor immigrants coming to work," said Chris Simcox, president of Minuteman Civil Defense and a co-organizer of the recent Minuteman Project in Arizona. "It's about the world knowledge that our government can't stop drug dealers. It doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence that they can stop resourceful terrorists."


Simcox told the crowd that his group of 15,000 members is committed to securing the nation's borders and will continue to plan actions in California and in states along the Canadian border until the federal government begins military patrols.


"We want the border secured. Nothing less will be accepted," Simcox said. "There is no compromise."


Barbara Coe with the California Coalition for Immigration Reform called the border situation a "very real threat to our sovereignty and our lives."


Coe mentioned several law enforcement officers, including Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy David March, who were killed by Mexican nationals who later fled to their country to avoid prosecution.


She blamed President Bush for refusing "to protect us from these foreign invaders."


"He encourages more illegal immigrants to come here and take over, take our money and our jobs," Coe said, drawing huge applause when she derided him as "Senor Bush."


Outside, about 200 Hispanic protesters chanted "racists go home" and waved American and Mexican flags. A small child carried a sign that read "Racism is a deadly plague."


"They're just trying to take a certain group, a certain ethnicity, and make them the scapegoat," said Chelsie Campbell, a 25-year-old recent law school graduate from Las Vegas. "Let's work together and find a solution."


Martha Moreno, 38, of Las Vegas, carried a sign saying "Proud to be Mexican-American." She said she braved the nearly 100-degree heat because she feels everyone has a right to make life better for their families.


"We all came to this country from other places in the world," Moreno said. "We're all immigrants."


Robert Gallegos, president of a Hispanic political action group called RAZ/Pac, drove from Salt Lake City to participate in the protest. He said claims on the Web site of Wake Up America Foundation that illegal immigrants are to blame for rising unemployment, hospital closures and troubles in the public school system are disingenuous.


"All that is is a cover for racism," he said. "All Americans need to stand up and make sure this racism stops here."


Simcox dismissed claims his group was racist, saying the border issue is one of national security and public safety and that those caught at the border represent dozens of nationalities.


"I don't care what color your skin is, what language you speak or where you're from, if you are breaking into my country illegally, that's unacceptable." Simcox said.


He defended his philosophy as pro-immigrant, mentioning recent deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.


"There is no reason human beings, regardless of where they come from, should die horrible deaths," Simcox said.


Michael Leon, a member of the Minutemen Project, said he has endured strong criticism from within the Hispanic community, but felt compelled to join the group after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.


"It's security for me," said Leon, who said he's been called a traitor to his race. "I love my community, but I love my country more."


The conference was scheduled to conclude Sunday with speeches by Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist and Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado, a leading congressional voice against illegal immigration.

ohflyingone--who didn't renew whose contract next year over immigration? A radio station lost a contract over their stand against illegal immigration? Please clarify. I didnt' see this in the article. Thanks!!

American Flags? Must be on advice of their PR person.

The conference was scheduled to conclude Sunday with speeches by Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist and Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado, a leading congressional voice against illegal immigration.

Will this bring us any coverage from MSM? Doubt it -- but a girl can dream!!!

Economic Terrorist go home!!!

Originally Posted by good12me

The conference was scheduled to conclude Sunday with speeches by Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist and Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado, a leading congressional voice against illegal immigration.

Will this bring us any coverage from MSM? Doubt it -- but a girl can dream!!!

Economic Terrorist go home!!!

I think it will. Tancredo is a Congressman and they will cover his remarks. Bet ya!!

Well, it's 9:27 EST here. No coverage on any network yet. Major or minor. However, Oliver Stone's arrest is BIG news!!

I haven't heard a single sound regarding VEGAS! AND I am pretty perturbed!!

Actually I'm a P.O.'d redhead -- it ain't purdy.

Don't ya'll feel sorry for my poor husband. Haven't kicked the dogs yet though!!!

Take a look at this , I show it is really getting out there. Not as much as we want, but it seems to be more than the baldwin park incident was.

Group Calls for More Immigration Patrols
Washington Post, DC - 6 hours ago
By CHRISTINA ALMEIDA. LAS VEGAS -- The monthlong Minuteman Project that monitored illegal immigration in Arizona is planning similar ...

Immigration Activists Gather
Los Angeles Times, CA - 14 hours ago
Buoyed by last month's Minuteman border patrols, leaders from around the US call for a multi-state coalition to advance their goals. ...

New coalition sought against illegal immigrants
Houston Chronicle, TX - 14 hours ago
LAS VEGAS - Prominent activists against illegal immigration joined together this weekend to call on public officials to enforce federal immigration laws and ...

Anti-illegal immigration conference opens in Nevada amid protests
San Francisco Chronicle, CA - 18 hours ago
By CHRISTINA ALMEIDA, Associated Press Writer. Several anti-illegal immigration groups convened Saturday in Las Vegas to discuss ...

Minuteman Leader Calls For More Border Patrols
WMUR Channel.com, NH - 3 hours ago
LAS VEGAS -- The month-long patrols that monitored illegal immigration in Arizona may soon pop up elsewhere in the United States. ...

At anti-illegal-immigration conference, Minuteman organizer calls ...

KVOA.com, AZ - 4 hours ago
LAS VEGAS The month-long patrols that monitored illegal immigration in Arizona may soon pop up elsewhere in the US. The organizer ...

Tensions rise in US-Mexico border region
Oakland Tribune, CA - 9 hours ago
By Steve Geissinger, SACRAMENTO BUREAU. SACRAMENTO â€â€

Thanks JP

Thanks for all the work finding these articles! This is encourageing!

lets hope it gets more exposure

JP--THANKS for posting this list!! This is good...I mean reeeeeeally gooooood!!

Every little bit helps and maybe by Monday after Congressman Tancredo speaks, there will be even more Coverage!!