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Re: U.S. immigrant detainee system a shameful tragedy

Rayne1 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:43:27 -0000

No group -- regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, heritage, country of origin, genetics -- should get better treatment, only the same treatment as everybody else and within the framework of the Constitution.

And my ancestors have been here in America for hundreds of years. Welcome yourself. Wipe your feet, mind your manners, clean up your own messes, keep your hands to yourself and we'll be just fine.

As for the number of liberals in this country: the word "liberal" is based on the Latin word "liberalis", meaning literally, "pertaining to a free man". Sorry, there are not enough free persons in this nation, especially when others are so willing to take away their rights by virtue of their ethnicity, race, gender, heritage, country of origin, genetics.

Re: U.S. immigrant detainee system a shameful tragedy

usborn — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:57:53 -0000

i completely agree w/ joe sylvester....this point of view never seems to make the "mainstream"...and is the absolute truth...."rayne1" puzzles me...it seems this writer thinks some ethnic groups should get "better" treatment because of their "heritage"....welcome to america rayne1....let us know how day 2 here goes.....btw america already has enough liberals......

Re: U.S. immigrant detainee system a shameful tragedy

Rayne1 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:04:49 -0000

What about the rights of sovereign nations that existed here in both the mainland and Hawaii, before they were either subjugated and denied their heritage in so many ways?

Take Hawaii for example; its sovereign was deposed, and detained, its people denied the right to use their language, their land taken from them, and any attempt to restore their culture or their sovereignty is met with racism and nationalism. It's an occupied nation, whose people have been extremely gracious considering their homeland has been held hostage.

I'd say that any American of European heritage has very little moral authority to support their claims of infringed rights.

Re: U.S. immigrant detainee system a shameful tragedy

Joe Sylvester — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:42:49 -0000

All of this is fine and well, but what about the rights of Americans that are infringed on by these invaders? You make no mention of it.

What about the fella from Mexico who was on the FBIs most wanted list for raping and killing a little girl while illegally in the US. You fail to see any of the downsides... only why your country is a big mean white guy.

I feel for the family of the little girl...not the illegal immigrants "right" to take from our country. And before you say, "they contribute too," please realize that they get more than they give or they wouldn't be here.

Re: U.S. immigrant detainee system a shameful tragedy

violins — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:04:19 -0000

This is a heartbreaking story! Surely efforts at reform are underway?