No members are browsing this topic
|
|
David
Virgo
Hot Boater
Desert Cities / Colorado River
Posts: 406
APPD 0.06
Post Rank: 67
Advantage Citation
|
 |
Posted: Nov. 02 2007,8:04 am |
Post # 1 |
   |
Just 24 hours old, Oklahoma's new immigration law is already taking some heat. Some even claim Tulsa has seen its first arrest. But, the sheriff's office denies it ever happened. At the annual Day of the Dead celebration downtown, there is Hispanic music, Hispanic food and Hispanic culture. But, this year, there were very few Hispanics themselves.
"A lot are afraid to come downtown anyway," says Francisco Trevino with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. "But, with 1804 it's cause for them not to show up."
House Bill 1804 took effect at midnight and it's already having an impact. Both legal and illegal immigrants say they are now afraid of law enforcement. And, their own leaders may be stirring the pot.
"Mr. Sheriff of Tulsa County, Mr. Chief of Police, you are guilty of ethnic cleansing this community," said Reverend Miguel Rivera.
But, there's more. Hispanics at an afternoon rally were being told not to call police and not to call the sheriff, but instead call the FBI when crime happens.
Tulsa County Undersheriff Brian Edwards is quick to respond.
"First of all, the FBI has limited jurisdiction. They investigate federal crime," he says. "The whole rhetoric, 'be afraid of police, don't go to the sheriff' that disturbs me. If you need police call the police. If you need the sheriff call the sheriff."
Edwards maintains only undocumented people who are breaking the law should worry about being taken in.
Meanwhile, back at the festival, implications of House Bill 1804 continue.
"A vendor couldn't come tonight," Trevino says. "The organizer told me because he had five workers not show up so he couldn't come tonight."
There is still yet another challenge against Oklahoma's new immigration law. It should be heard in federal court next week.
You can't go forward looking back!  |
| Back to top |
|
| Member # 2333 | Joined: 7-05-2006 | |
|
|
My Man's Sportin' Wood
Capricorn
HDF Supporter
Hallett Hottie
 
Flathead Lake Montana/Lake Havasu City
Posts: 3,500
APPD 0.45
Post Rank: 20
|
|
Posted: Nov. 02 2007,8:10 am |
Post # 3 |
|
If they are afraid to go downtown, they must be here illegally. If that's the case I couldn't care less if they are afraid. People that are here legally shouldn't be afraid if they carry their paperwork with them. You have to do that if you're a visitor in any country, even Mexico.
As for the ethnic cleansing . . . that's an absurd and inflammatory statement. Ethnic cleansing is when you kill an entire race of people in the area. That is certainly not happening there.
|
| Back to top |
|
| Member # 250 | Joined: 10-17-2003 | |
|
|
GoFastRacer
HDF Supporter
V-Driver For Life!
 
Big River, Ca
Posts: 62,734
APPD 7.90
Post Rank: 1
Spectra20
|
|
Posted: Nov. 02 2007,9:41 pm |
Post # 7 |
|
| Quote (Ziggy @ Nov. 02 2007,10:41 am) | Can we get that 1804 law instated here in SoCal please? Please, please, please, please  |
All over the whole damn country!.. 
|
| Back to top |
 |
| Member # 101 | Joined: 3-03-2003 | |
|
|
shueman
Libra
HDF Gold Supporter
Born To Drive...
Alta Loma CA
Posts: 17,228
APPD 2.26
Post Rank: 4
NADA
|
|
Posted: Nov. 03 2007,4:43 pm |
Post # 8 |
|
| Quote (David @ Nov. 02 2007,10:15 am) | | I have a friend that lives their and sent me the article. Â He said that they are moving out and moving out fast. Â I wonder why? Â ...... |
Prolly headed for Kali.. maybe with a stop-over in AZ... 
|
| Back to top |
|
| Member # 376 | Joined: 2-01-2004 | |
|
|
GoFastRacer
HDF Supporter
V-Driver For Life!
Big River, Ca
Posts: 62,734
APPD 7.90
Post Rank: 1
Spectra20
|
|
Posted: Nov. 04 2007,5:16 am |
Post # 9 |
|
| Quote (shueman @ Nov. 03 2007,4:43 pm) | | Quote (David @ Nov. 02 2007,10:15 am) | | I have a friend that lives their and sent me the article. Â He said that they are moving out and moving out fast. Â I wonder why? Â ...... |
Prolly headed for Kali.. Â maybe with a stop-over in AZ... |
I think they stopped here!.. 
|
| Back to top |
| |
| Member # 101 | Joined: 3-03-2003 | |
|
|
BigDog
Not Float'n Enuff
Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 24,817
APPD 3.50
Post Rank: 3
'99 Searay 210 Sundeck
|
|
Posted: Nov. 05 2007,1:21 pm |
Post # 12 |
|
| Quote (My Man's Sportin' Wood @ Nov. 02 2007,8:10 am) | | If they are afraid to go downtown, they must be here illegally. Â If that's the case I couldn't care less if they are afraid. Â People that are here legally shouldn't be afraid if they carry their paperwork with them. Â You have to do that if you're a visitor in any country, even Mexico. |
I was thinking the same thing!! And agree with AZKC.
I said it once and I will say it again. These folks are treated well here in the states. If we jump the fence into Mexico lord knows what will happen and IF you ever will be seen or see the states again.
|
| Back to top |
|
| Member # 1527 | Joined: 6-23-2005 | |
|
|
Please help keep HDF free. If you
enjoy this site, feel free to make a donation to keep it running. THANKS!
11-29-2024 Three Word Post.....The Next Generation.... (Rep.#19,441) from: BigDog
If your legal, Welcome to America let me buy you a beer 
they were all illegal's 
