Thread: Kansas City Illegal Immigration Polls

http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/new ... etail.html

Do you think it is OK for a company to fire people who missed work to attend an immigrant rights rally?

Percentage of 59501 Votes

Yes, you can't just skip work. 40547 68%
I think it's legal, but morally wrong. 7805 13%
No, they should get to keep their jobs. 11149 19%
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One of the more drastic measures promoted by politicians to end illegal immigration is the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico. What do you think of this idea?

Percentage of 44746 Votes

It's a great idea: The walls already in place in border cities aren't doing the job. 31970 71%
It's a bad idea: The wall would cost too much and make the United States look bad. 8375 19%
Ignore these politicians. 4401 10%
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Congress is working toward passage of a new round of immigration reforms. What do you think the top immigration reform priority should be?

Percentage of 65222 Votes

Tighten border security. 11368 17%
Deport everyone who lives and works in the country illegally. 29112 45%
Toughen penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers. 11036 17%
Offer a program for willing workers and employers. 13706 21%

This just shows you that our Government is ignoring the voice of the People who pay their salaries and for their fancy country clubs.

Every year we pay Bush $400 large. He'll make more in 8 years than I'll ever see in my life. I want him to earn it and put these Mexicans out of here or give me my money back.

I voted. It appears the votes are still in our favor on views of illegal aliens. The site won't let me cut and paste the results.

There were actually three surveys/polls.

IMMIGRATION DEBATE
Video: Rally In KC
Survey: Fire Those Who Skip Work?
Survey: Border Wall
Survey: Your Priorities
Fact Sheet: Americans' Views

I couldnt find it but thought this story was interesting. I guess there are a lot of folks out there complaining to those that closed during the Illegals rally.

Mexican Restaurant Gets Harassing Phone Calls
Manger Says It's Backlash From Immigrant Debate

POSTED: 9:35 pm CDT May 2, 2006
UPDATED: 10:01 pm CDT May 2, 2006
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GLADSTONE, Mo. -- A Northland restaurant manager said recent immigration marches and rallies have sparked a backlash.

The manager who runs a Mexican restaurant in Gladstone said he has received several harassing phone calls from anonymous people in recent weeks.

Enrique Mora believes it's backlash from the organized marches across the country over proposed immigrant reforms.

He said he wants the calls to stop.

"You know, I like American people. I like everything in this country. Something has to happen for people to better understand our culture and to be more responsible," Mora told KMBC.

He said he has run his restaurant for five years without any problems.

Previous Stories:

* May 1, 2006: KC Father To Be Deported To Honduras
* May 1, 2006: Local Immigrants Rally At Liberty Memorial
* May 1, 2006: Court Denies Review In KC Deportation Case
* April 17, 2006: Rally Against Illegal Immigrants Held In KC
* April 10, 2006: KC Woman Fights Deportation
* April 10, 2006: Local Hispanics Protest Immigration Proposal
* March 24, 2006: Hundreds Protest In KCK Over Immigration