Kearny = illegal immigrant heaven

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KOTW... please go back and remove or edit this post...sickening

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Only Whites can be racist, right?

**i move away from the mic to breathe in.

[Guest Guest]

KOTW... please go back and remove or edit this post...sickening

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I KNOW! It def. should be edited...how are our lawns going to get cut if they dont let the mexicans in?

[Guest KKM]

I am always amazed at the animosity, and the ignorance, that comes through so many of the entries I read in the Kearny-on-the-Web Forums.

Kearny, like many other American cities, has a large immigrant population; both legal and illegal. Personally, I think the blend of cultures makes this a very interesting and enriching place to live. I have a great respect for those that choose to leave their families, friends, and cultures to make what they hope will be a better life -- and do so legally. It is not an easy process to go through. Although I understand why many choose to illegally enter the country and stay; I do not condone their actions. I know that many who come to the U.S. this manner are hard-working and appear to be “good citizens and neighbors”, but they chose to ignore our laws and should be dealt with accordingly. There are also those who come here with the proper authorization and for a variety of reasons become undocumented; some through bureaucratic entanglements, some expired with time, and stay. I believe they are welcome if they stay in contact with the appropriate Federal agencies while trying to regain their status. However, many choose to “melt” into the general population and live outside of the law; I don’t think this is acceptable.

I received an e-mail from someone who does not live in this area but is aware of the discussions and debates going on here and around the country regarding immigration:

ORANGE COUNTY ( CALIFORNIA ) NEWSPAPER

This is a very good letter to the editor. This woman made some good points. For some reason, people have difficulty structuring their arguments when arguing against supporting the currently proposed immigration revisions.

This lady made the argument pretty simple.

NOT printed in the Orange County Paper...................

Newspapers simply won't publish letters to the editor which they either deem politically incorrect (read below) or which does not agree with the philosophy they're pushing on the public. This woman wrote a great letter to the editor that should have been published; but, with your help it will get published via cyberspace!

NEW IMMIGRANTS

From: "David LaBonte"

My wife, Rosemary, wrote a wonderful letter to the editor of the OC Register which, of course, was not printed. So, I decided to "print" it myself by sending it out on the Internet.

Pass it along if you feel so inclined.

Dave LaBonte (signed)

Written in response to a series of letters to the editor in the Orange

County Register:

Dear Editor:

So many letter writers have based their arguments on how this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one, suggests we should tear down the Statue of Liberty because the people now in question aren't being treated the same as those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of entry.

Maybe we should turn to our history books and point out to people like Mr. Lujan why today's American is not willing to accept this new kind of immigrant any longer. Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship and stand in a long line in New York and be documented. Some would even get down on

their hands and knees and kiss the ground. They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support their new country in good and bad times. They made learning English a primary rule in their new American households and some even changed their names to blend in with their new home.

They had waved good bye to their birth place to give their children a new life and did everything in their power to help their children assimilate into one culture.

Nothing was handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare, no labor laws to protect them. All they had were the skills and craftsmanship they had brought with them to trade for a future of prosperity. Most of their children came of age when World War II broke out. My father fought along side men whose parents had come straight over from Germany , Italy , France

and Japan. None of these 1st generation Americans ever gave any thought about what country their parents had come from. They were Americans fighting Hitler, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan. They were defending the United States of America as one people. When we liberated France, no one in those villages were looking for the French-American or the German American or the Irish American. The people of France saw only Americans. And we carried one flag that represented one country. Not one of those immigrant sons would have thought about picking up another country's flag and waving it to represent who they were. It would have been a disgrace to their parents who had sacrificed so much to be here. These immigrants truly knew what it meant

to be an American. They stirred the melting pot into one red, white and blue bowl.

And here we are in 2006 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same rights and privileges. Only they want to achieve it by playing with a different set of rules, one that includes the entitlement card and a guarantee of being faithful to their mother country. I'm sorry, that's not

what being an American is all about. I believe that the immigrants who landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900's deserve better than that for all the toil, hard work and sacrifice in raising future generations to create a land that has become a beacon for those legally searching for a better life. I think they would be appalled that they are being used as an example by those waving foreign country flags.

And for that suggestion about taking down the Statue of Liberty, it happens to mean a lot to the citizens who are voting on the immigration bill. I wouldn't start talking about dismantling the United States just yet.

(signed) Rosemary LaBonte

P. S. Pass this on to everyone you know!!!

KEEP THIS LETTER MOVING!!

[Strife767]

I am always amazed at

Argh, try again, this time without the ridiculously large font.

[block watcher]

todays jersey journal says what we in kearny all know. kearny is full of illegal immigrants with criminal records. what do you expect with a immigrant mayor and bunch of know nothings for council.

click here for jersey journalhttp://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/index.ssf?/base/news-2/1183356468108380.xml&coll=3

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You state that we have an "immigrant mayor," however, you need to remember that our nation was built by immigrants. We need to confront the real problem which is a total lack of respect for one another and one another's property. If you are concerned about what is happening in our community, do yourself and everyone a favor and report it to the police. When called, the Kearny Police Department responds, they may not be able to lock everyone up however, it will make the people who are ruining the quality of life in our town aware that there are people in our community who care and who will not tolerate their behavior. By pressing *67 on your phone you can call the police anonymously. Together, we can make Kearny once again a beautiful community.

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So then move somewhere else...like um...PORTUGAL! As for your grandmother she should learn english so I dont have to stand behind her in line anywhere and have her try to explain whatever it is she is explaining just to have the clerk not understand her, although he probably wouldnt anyway because your grandmother is a moron. OH and btw, SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!

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it shouldnt be about were you came from but were you are now, or do we all come here for a free ride ]by the way you are absolutly right to care for your grandma .to me that shows a great deal of respect on your part now show your respect and get respect back.

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Why yes, Concerned, I did read it correctly.  Some basic facts: 

Did you know that the percentage of "illegal immigrants" in the US who are not employed is minute?  Just look around you in Kearny.  Look at who's working for contractors or landscapers or the kitchen in many of your local restaurants. 

Did you know there are many "illegal immigrants" who even own homes? 

Did you know that illegal immigrants don't qualify for federal benefits, not college loans, not social security, not welfare, not medicare, not anything? 

Did you know that the children of illegal immigrants do qualify for public education while still minors but that the overwhelming majority of the children are born in the US and thus US citizens? 

The one area that I think you're right is emergency health care where "illegal immigrants" avail of those services without paying their fair share.

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illegal means that you are doing some thing wrong you cant justify that weather you work hard ,own a home,or have children why dont you try following the rules like all other imigrants had to????what do you think you are special ????there is no rational argument for illegal ,period.....................,