Thread: Siouxland Minutemen Gather To Protest Illegal Immigration

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Siouxland Minutemen Gather To Protest Illegal Immigration
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The Siouxland Minuteman group gathered Saturday morning to protest illegal immigration. They say recent talks of amnesty is just too much. KMEG 14's Sean Andersen has more.

The Minutemen protested all levels of government that could allow illegal immigration to exist. They're trying to understand why a bill like this could be created and what it could mean for them.

About thirty people from the Siouxland Minutemen civil defense group gathered at Veterans Park in South Sioux City.

They protested the latest news from Washington, a bill that could quickly open the gates to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants.

"Do it right. We can't just open the door," says Robert Ford, a member of the Minutemen.

"I have no problem with legal immigration, but the way its going, its just too many people. they're going about it the wrong way," says Jeannie Lane, also a member.

Their signs were direct – no amnesty, no exceptions. They say they felt betrayed by their government and were trying to understand why members of both sides of the aisle would consider the bill.

"People are starting to come to the conclusion Washington no longer represents the citizens, the people, but corporate interests of America," says David Nettleton, Minuteman chapter leader.

"A lot of congressmen are looking at those votes. they want to legalize as many as possible for the next election," says Loran Joens.

Beyond shock and confusion, is anger that they would have to support their new neighbors through programs like welfare and social security.
"That's what my taxes pay for. I pay taxes to better our country's citizens, not people that come in illegally."

Time will tell if their fears come true.

The immigration proposal will begin in the senate on Monday. If it passes it would go the United States house where it would face an even more uncertain future.

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Originally Posted by redbadger

GO SOUTH DAKOTA

It's cool isn't it. Before I saw the article I didn't even know we were there!

Things are really coming together.