Thread: New Law Would Limit 14th Amendment Rights

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New Law Would Limit 14th Amendment Rights
Martina Valverde-KFOX Morning News Traffic Reporter

Posted: 3:03 am MDT June 14, 2010Updated: 9:36 am MDT June 14, 2010
EL PASO, Texas --

The author of Arizona’s controversial immigration bill that allows officers to ask for proof of citizenship is getting ready to introduce a new bill that is already causing outrage across the country.

Republican Arizona State Sen. Russell Pearce is referring to the 14th Amendment that gives citizenship to anyone born here in the U.S., even if their parents are illegal.

He said its gone too far and it's time to stop and deny those babies citizenship. Birth certificates are handed out daily in El Paso. Some tell KFOX it’s just an effort for parents to give their children a better life, and no one should stop that from happening.

"How the hell are they going to try to keep us from being citizens, when half of them came on ships and started this country," said Steven Banuelos.

Banuelos' parents were living in the U.S. for years illegally when he was born, but under the 14th amendment in the constitution, he is a U.S. Citizen, or as republican Arizona state senator and others have named them anchor babies.

"They're trying to bring their kids over here and make a better life for themselves. They shouldn't penalize them," said Banuelos.

The term anchor baby stems from the theory that having an American child keeps illegal immigrant parents in the states longer.

Pearce said, "This is an orchestrated effort by them to come here and have children gain access to the great welfare state we've created."

The Arizona lawmaker hopes that by denying citizenship the illegal parent will pull the "anchor" and leave.

Banuelos said those that come over to the U.S. put just as much money into the economy as anybody else and the implication that they are lazy is just ignorant.

"You meet any Mexican who recently got here from Mexico, he's working three four jobs to make his living--I work, I pay my taxes every year. I make sure everything I do is legal," said Banuelos.

Pearce and other lawmakers feel the U.S. is paying out more. Back in 2007, it was estimated that nearly 400,000 babies were born as “birthrightâ€

"They're trying to bring their kids over here and make a better life for themselves. They shouldn't penalize them," said Banuelos.

A better life on the social melfare/medical programs.

"How the hell are they going to try to keep us from being citizens, when half of them came on ships and started this country," said Steven Banuelos.

Banuelos' parents were living in the U.S. for years illegally when he was born, but under the 14th amendment in the constitution, he is a U.S. Citizen, or as republican Arizona state senator and others have named them anchor babies.

"They're trying to bring their kids over here and make a better life for themselves. They shouldn't penalize them," said Banuelos.

This man will never be an American, a citizen perhaps. This man has been tainted psychologically due to his parents coming to this country illegally. He has no choice but to try and defend his parents illegality concerning their status when he was born. He would make for a good criminal attorney in a gang infested part of town, or a politician running under the Marxist banner.

If he ever tries or learns that even though his butt was dropped on American soil, he still is not entitled to, or (is) legally a citizen.

Like a dog he will return to his masters that have fed him and his tail will always be between his legs.

Animal rights groups and left leaning politicians have more respect for a dog then they do a human. This man if he were a dog would be declared abused and the political class of owners charged with neglect and abuse, as they should be.

Illegal aliens generally have a higher birthrate than American citizens. Their anchor children will soon be competing for seats in our colleges, along with financial aid and scholarships, and finally, employment. It is imperative that citizenship to illegals' kids be stopped for the sake of our children and grandchildren.

"How the hell are they going to try to keep us from being citizens, when half of them came on ships and started this country," said Steven Banuelos.

Banuelos' parents were living in the U.S. for years illegally when he was born, but under the 14th amendment in the constitution, he is a U.S. Citizen, or as republican Arizona state senator and others have named them anchor babies.

"They're trying to bring their kids over here and make a better life for themselves. They shouldn't penalize them," said Banuelos.

Why do they always use that argument that we are all immigrants? Under the 14th amendment Banuelos is illegal. Were does the amendment mention the offspring of illegals as being citizens? We shouldnt penalize people who continue to break our laws and kill Americans everyday?