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By CJ

February 13, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Sounds good to me! Now the state should start verifying all drivers with a registered vehicle have an active insurance policy. I have to wonder how many illegal aliens who obtained a tag actually pay for car insurance each month.

By Toby Cash

February 13, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

Great idea but I wonder if the Democrats see this as an infringement on someones RIGHTS.

By Lauren

February 13, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Chip Rogers is my state senator and, dang, if that guy isn’t always at the forefront of consumer-conscious issues! He was the one who also sponsored the Bill last year which would penalize companies who hire illegal immigrants. THANK YOU CHIP!

By Dave

February 13, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

Give the illegals Sonny’s blue car tags. That’ll teach ‘em!

By Bob

February 13, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Some bozo’s will say it’s racial and interfering with the “life Style” and the, “Way of Life” for poor ole illegals… What about, “poor ole Legal people” who pay the inflated insurance rates because of them driving..

By Ga Liberal

February 13, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

Typical idiocy of right-wing Republicans. Beware the Law of Unintended Consequences. This will eventually backfire as it will entrap not illegal immigrants, but anyone who does not have a GA drivers license. People that move here from out-of-state won’t be in any big rush to get a drivers license or retag their cars. I could drive for better part of a year on out-of-state plates and drivers license. This wil cost the state revenue from license and tag fees and car taxes. Way to go you short-sighted morons. The only ones that will support are anti-immigrant racists. No wonder the KKK is using this issue to recruit new members.

By workgirl

February 13, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

That is one of the best bills I’ve seen go through this session. I have almost been run over 3 times by different vehicles being driven by Mexicans who look like they don’t have a clue what they are doing. It’s about time to slow down the growth of illegal aliens in this part of the country.

By Don

February 13, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

BANK OF AMERICA OFFERING CREDIT CARDS TO IMMIGRANTS.

I think all of this is a bunch of CRAP. Who cares about tags and registration. What I found to be mind blowing was that BANK of AMERICA is now offering credit cards to illegal immigrants. How can we be serious if large financial institutions are catering to illegal immigrants. I’m not saying. I’m just saying. The facts are below.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp. has begun offering credit cards to customers without Social Security numbers, typically illegal immigrants, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The link is here.

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN1344790520070213

By rid0617

February 13, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

I knew it wouldn’t take long before someone would call this racist. Thank you GA liberal for not letting me down. I have been with State Farm for 15 years and never had a claim. My rates went up and I inquired as to why. I was told my zip code had an unusually high number of uninsured accidents so the uninsured motorist portion of my bill went through the roof. My zip code has been taken over my Mexicans. Since my neighborhood is being taken over by people living 10-20 to a house so my house is for sale. Problem, no one wants to buy a house in a thrid world country and I will end up losing money. Enough said.

By jon

February 13, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Thank you Lord for our conservative Georiga House. Love the gun bill, love the immigration bill. Why should LEGAL americans have to have pay higher insurance because of illegals. Dont you hate those people who cut in front of you when you are getting off the interstate in rush-hour. Just like the illegals cutting in front of the hispanics that want to be legal. Real Unfair for the legal hispanics.

By Analyze This

February 13, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip! Keep going…now let’s outlaw free medical care, welfare, housing, schooling, jobs, and making anchor babies citizens for illegals and they will have no reason to come here or to stay.

By jeff

February 13, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

This is why we vote for the Republicans….. they get things done!

By ABH

February 13, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Good. Maybe with a little luck, they will all leave and go to another suck-up state.

By YesSirBuddy

February 13, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

If they are here illegally they have no rights! Way to go Georgia! Its about time.

By Lauren

February 13, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

GA Liberal — too bad you don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s already the law that you must get your new driver’s license within 30 days of moving here. If you drove here for the better part of a year without a GA driver’s license, you were breaking the law. Typical.

By CJ

February 13, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

This is why we vote for Republicans…they get things done???* What a dumb statement! There are lots of Democrats in the state senate who voted for this bill as well. Don’t flatter yourself. Democrats want a solid America as much as Republicans and it’s offensive to say otherwise.

By 'W'

February 13, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

Ga Liberal , what a JOKE you are. A sad joke, though. Typical Liberal. I have two questions: Why is it that Liberal’s like yourself always ridicule, yet NEVER offer any solutions to problems? My other question is ‘why are people like yourself called ‘Liberal’ when you don’t believe in ‘Liberty’??

By WW3

February 13, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO INSURANCE RATES WHEN YOUR COMPANY HAS TO PAY THE EXPENSES FOR A WRECK CAUSED BY AN ILLEGAL WITHOUT INSURANCE!!

By 007

February 13, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

IF ILLEGALS HAD ANY REAL SKILLS, THE CORPORATIONS WOULD BE OUTSOURCESING ALL THE CALL CENTER JOBS TO MEXICO

By Jessica

February 13, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

This is what Georgia is best @—-isolating,discriminating, and unfairly punishing communties of Color. Using this type of attack only allows the KKK to recruit more ignorant/racist people to join—thanks GA for increasing racial profiling

By Trooper

February 13, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

GA Liberal,

Hope you get broadsided in an intersection by an uninsured illegal, who runs back to Mexico. Then you’re stuck injured, totaled vehicle and no way to pay those medical bills or repair your car. But, hay your compassionate acceptance for the illegal ones is safe in your socialist hart. You could say you were doing your part by letting them take your money.

Trooper

By nancy

February 13, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

I don’t know why you think it is just liberals who call things racist. I’m the most liberal person you could know and I totally support any bill that keeps “American” rights and money out of the hands of illegal immigrants.

By GAConservative

February 13, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

People like GALiberal scare the hell out of me…..they live in this fairy tale world and most of the time it’s with their head up their a*!! The even scarier part though is he’s not alone…I can’t for the life of me figure out how someone could turn into such an idiot.

By Jill

February 13, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Jessica — why in the world would you say Georgia is unfairly punishing communities of Color? What makes you think that this is a racial issue? Those who live here OF ANY RACE who have no driver’s licenses and registered vehicles are those who also don’t have car insurance. Obviously you haven’t had any friend or family member suffer the consequences of being hit by an uninsured driver. This bill targets ANYONE who does not have a GA Driver’s License by making them get one before they can get their car registered. It doesn’t matter if they’re Green or Brown or Yellow or Gray! Stop reading Race into this — that’s Race Baiting, pure and simple.

By RenaP

February 13, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

oh great! Now they’ll drive around in cars with illegal tags and no car insurance. That should make things much better!

By Biff

February 13, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

Georgia Liberal, Jessica and anyone else that thinks this is about racism or immigration

You do not get what this is all about. It is not about racism. This is about being in this country ILLEGALLY!!! It is not about immigration. It is about being in this country ILLEGALLY!!!

I wonder sometimes how people like you make it through life with so many blinders on. There are hard working Americans & Documented LEGAL Immigrants who do the right thing, pay their taxes and abide by the law. I praise the GA Senate for doing something about ILLEGAL immigration issues when our US Govt will not. If we can’t protect ourselves, the LEGAL citizens, then we are doomed.

Again, this is not about Racism or Immigration. If you believe that, you are an idiot. I have no issue with someone from another country that wants to come to this great country to better themselves as long as they do it LEGALLY!!! I would imagine that the majority of America feels the same way. We are tired of our tax and hard earned dollars going to pay for illegal immigrants and their lifes. Let them pay the same as everyone else and do it LEGALLY!!!

We do have a system that allows for people to enter this country Legally….let them go through the process!

By Jessica

February 13, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

Jill, How can you say Race is not involved if most everybody posting a comment mentions Latino/Mexican etc as if that were the only undocumented immigrants in this country. people are obviously targeting one group—Latinos and this type of attitude makes it seem ok to have a discriminatory attitude toward Latinos. This bill targets anyone but if you look at comments made by the sponsors they are isolating one group.

and Georgia has had a history of treating minority/communities of color unfairly—just look back in history. I do think this will increase racial profiling—thank you once more GA

By Jessica

February 13, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Bliff,

if you think this has nothing to do with immigration or Racism then you are the one with blinders and ear plugs. Just listen to the comments that are being made in this blog—-is race and immigration not being mentioned? Hello

By CHUCK

February 13, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

According to Georgia State law, your Local tag office has the responsibility of verifing whether or not a person has insurance. If a person does not have valid insurance coverage, then they are rejected from purchasing a tag. It really perturbs me to know that I have to pay higher premiums for insurance because of not only illegal immigrants, but also legals who will not pay. I feel if you don’t pay,You don’t play. If you want illegals not to get a tag, send them to see Shirley at my local tag office. I’ve lived in this town for 49 years and she gives me problems even though I always have all my info. with me. And for all of you who think this law is racial or disciminating and don’t like Georgia, move to Alabama and get you a one-wide trailer to live in. You may as well learn to speak another language as well. I wish they would pass a law stating if you can’t speak the english language, you would have a choice to be used as a human bomb in Irag or move back to your native country. I have lived my 48 years in GEORGIA, USA I speak english and if you want to live here, you should too. So hoorah to the Senate for passing the bill. Now if we could do something about the Motel and Convenience store owners.

By chuck

February 13, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

Jessica, if you are so in love with the illegals, move to their country. let us all know how you fare when you get there.

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

jessica, you are right its all about race, 100% When chip rodgers signed on it that told the whole story.

Last year I had 3 crews driving work trucks home, the lead truck had a guy who was from germany, he has been living here for 3 years, The next truck i was in and the last truck I had a Mexican driving it. We come to a road block the officer let the german go with a warning told him to get his drivers lic, updtated, he left me go but took the mexican driver to jail for not having georgia drivers lic. So when I called them they told me they would have to look into it. Imagine that. The bottom line is if you look mexican your guilty of something.

By Jessica

February 13, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

Chuck,

I think that you are the one that needs exposure outside of Georgia because it can be a toxic environment. Have a great day my friend

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Illegal immigrants are you all saying mexican’s ?

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

Chuck its guys like you who use to make people use a differnt bathroom or sit at a differnt table than you, I pretty sure about that.

By Biff

February 13, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

Jessica,

You misintepret once again. The law that was passed today has nothing to do with racism or immigration, but the LEGALITY of the person that is in our country and state.

Yes, I agree that there are a few folks in this forum that have mentioned race and that is unfortunate. Just because someone posts a comment stating the race of a person and that they may be racist, has nothing to do with this bill.

Racism was not the intention of the Senate as you will find quite a few African-Americans in the Senate that also voted for this measure….as a matter of fact….all of them. I would imagine that if you told them that they were racist by voting for this measure, they would be highly offended.

Again, it is the blinders you live with that keep you from seeing the real issue. Take race out of the picture and you will see the bill for what it really is. We as Georgians and most of the natural citizens of the US are tired of being taken advantage of by the people that enter this country ILLEGALLY! We are tired of paying for everything for illegal immigrants regardless of their nationality or race. I could care less whether they are from Africa, Mexico, China, England, Germany or any other country or race. If they enter legally and pay their way, then I have no issue with anyone wanting to better themselves by coming to the US or Georgia.

By cowgirl

February 13, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Hey Jessica, Why don’t you grow up. Maybe you have and maybe you like the look of latinos. I definitely have no problem with people being here legally, but I have worked in a public school system where I have seen all medical expense including eye glasses paid for, pizza parties paid for, book bags bought, trips to amusements parks paid for. the “poor legal” kid in the next desk could not have these “luxuries” because there parents had to buy car insurance and tags.

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Biff, the words you have stated are mostly true, however I have a number of e-mails from chip rodgers, this is all about mexicans period. I really wish it was about being here ILLEGALL and to a part it is but when it come from chip rodgers all he cares about is the mexican end of it… do a search you will see what I mean.

I dont think anyone should be here ILLEGALLY this means ANYONE not just the mexicans. thats the biggest problem i have with anything to do with chip rodgers.

Just do a search on chip and you will see his meaning behind any bill that is passed and you will see why he got involved in this anyway.

Chuck Mind if I set with you ?

By Jill

February 13, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Jessica — Go back and READ ALL THE POSTS before yours. The words being used OVERWHELMINGLY are “illegal immigrants.” YOU are the one reading Race into this. The vast majority of the posts here are clear that they don’t give a rat’s tail where the illegal comes from. If they don’t have a GA Driver’s License and car insurance, they shouldn’t be allowed to drive. Period.

YOU are the one who is making this a race issue!

(And, just in case you are ready to begin thinking LOGICALLY, Jessica, think of this: The vast majority of illegal immigrants today are of Latino origin. That does NOT make it discriminatory to discuss the problems of illegal immigration. Look up the word “discrimation.” To discriminate against the Latinos would be if this law said that only Latino-born illegal immigrants had to get a Georgia Driver’s License before they could register their car.)

Start thinking with your head instead of your ……

By DK

February 13, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Jessica,

The sponsors keep mentioning the same group because Mexicans are the primary source of illegal immigration into the state. This law also affects white persons if they immigrate here illegally, and you are seriously misinformed if you think that there are no white people that are illegally.

The real issue is your tired racist rant. Don’t throw up “Georgia’s history” as that is ancient history. I’m over 40 and have lived in Georgia all of my life. I’ve never seen legal segregation and I’ve never discriminated against anyone. Making references to the KKK or Georgia history is WAY over the top. It implies that anyone who supports this law is a member of the KKK and is a racist. You don’t know me and I dare say that you don’t know the sponsors of this legislation, so your remarks about racism are probably more a reflection on your own beliefs and motivations. Calling good people names just because they don’t see things the way you do is wrong and hurtful to your cause. If you know of a real reason that this is bad legislation I’m all ears. If you just want to call names, you are a part of a larger problem in this country. We all need to learn to disagree in a civil manner and realize that most of us are good people who don’t want to hurt anyone and only want the best for our families.

Now for all of you that think this legislation is a good idea, it’s obvious that we need many of these “illegals” as they have no problem finding work here. Don’t give me the old “they are taking our jobs” garbage because unemployment is about as low as it has ever been in my lifetime. There is not a static number of jobs and the more people that are here in the U.S. spending money, the more our economy grows. One of the realities is that is way too hard for the working class to immigrate here legally. It was OK for the working class to immigrate here when it was our ancestors, why not now? It would be much easier to control our borders if working class Mexicans could immigrate here legally. Most are law abiding people and would positively contribute to our society if given a chance. This would then mean that those coming across our borders illegally were up to no good and not some good person trying to feed their family. Call you members of the legislature and tell them to change the system to make it easier to be here legally. This would also help stem the tide of jobs being outsourced to countries like Mexico

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

http://www.voic.us/node/743

http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Chip_Rogers

And if you get a chance e-mail him ask him did he ever eat at a woodstock restaurant, and because the dish washer in the back and one other person was of mexican decent why did imagration show up the next day and and check for green cards and so on, Now I ask did they do this because those 2 people look mexican or ? So yes this is about race! But I think it could be good in the long run might cause a feather now and then if legal people move here from another state, well maybe it wont as long as they are not dark skined right ?

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

By the way I did go back and read and it does say mexican all over the place.

By Michael

February 13, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

1) Many illegal aliens were here 1000s of years before the pig farmers who wrote this stupid law—blocking the Indians and latinos from this land is denying access to its first residents;

2) The net effect of this stupid law will be to push non-violent people into jail and homelessness. Paying for jail time for a person whose only offenses are trying to make a living and trying to drive a car will almost certainly cost much more than it’s worth.

3) Making it harder for these folks to earn a living will push them not out—because life here is better than it was where they started out—but under, which means the law as written will help the underclass grow. The people most severely affected will almost certainly be children. This is democracy at work?

If we want “illegals” to go home, then maybe we could put some effort into helping them make their home a better place,rather than treating them like dirt.

By Ted Montgpmery

February 13, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Ok Im done with this, ,

I think it’s a good law however it is also racist and I make this statement anytime I see Chip “I hate Mexicans” Rogers name on any bill.

Chuck I love you man, I dont care if you do hate people.

By L J

February 13, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

Hey Ge. Liberal…way to go man, you are amazingly foolish. Fact is, it’s “people” like YOU who are ruining this Country. I am an independent who is finding it harder and harder to vote for certain people. It seems the liberals are those who spout such stupidity. I mean, good grief, how infantile was that post.

As to the Bank of America and their love of the Almighty Dollar over their Country…as soon as I pay off my credit card (which isn’t long) I am CANCELING it.

Now Ga. Liberal, why don’t you go to Mexico and demand the very same “rights” and privileges as the illegals and their liberal backers do here. Want to bet how long it will take you to wish you were back here? I really wish those of you who sound like Ga. Liberal would just go to Mexico since it’s obvious you are not happy here.

God Bless those few remaining politicians who are actually hearing the MAJORITY of legal citizens! Lord knows there aren’t many who are willing to do what they know is right. THANK YOU Georgia!

By L J

February 13, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Those of you who are addressing Jessica and Ga. Liberal and anyone else like them. Don’t bother, you are wasting your time and breath. Everything hinges on “race”…they cannot rationalize without the race card. It’s just impossible for them to see anything in any other light.

By JD

February 13, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Does it really matter? You can go to other states (10 altogether - I think) get a driver’s license and license plate…then come back to GA and act like you are “visiting” here. I know of someone with a bench warrant for their arrest (unlawful presence in U.S.)…..guess what - got their driver’s license and tag in another state WITH the active warrant. CRAZY! Until other states (or the Federal goverment) coordinate their efforts, nothing will change.

Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I am a U.S. spouse of a LEGAL immigrant. We followed by the rules and did everything legally…we feel that everyone should too.

By LJ

February 13, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

To those who do not like it when someone suggests they go to Mexico and see how they fare? Why do you have a problem with that? It’s a legitimate suggestion. Oh, I know why…

By LJ

February 13, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

DK, I believe folks need to go down to Texas and try to convince the rancher down there who lost his ranch to a group of illegals because he had the audacity to defend his cattle (that was being slaughtered) and land (that was being trashed) and his possessions (that were being stolen).

I’m sure he would understand your reasoning.

By LJ

February 13, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

It’s cheaper to employ illegals. No paperwork, cash only, no unemployment payments to the State, no Social Security payments to the U.S. CHEAP, don’t have to worry about paying the minimum wage.

These people are hard workers, but that does not change the fact they are here illegally, not “paying their way” yet everything is given to them (at our expense), they have the banks falling all over themselves to get their $$$.

Remember all the hoops you had to jump and credit worthiness you had to prove before you got your home, credit card, vehicles?

Banks hold no loyalty to this Country or her legal citizens. Money is all they care about no matter how they get it.

I get the feeling there are those who think we need no borders. Just let everyone come in any time they wish. No other country on this planet allows that yet they think we should?

I can just imagine how all the LEGAL immigrants must feel. Betrayed and Used are just two words that come to mind at this moment.

By chuck

February 13, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

Javier, myself, and my Latino Lap Dancer are going to the bar for a cold beer. Well except for Javier, he just reminded me he loves his budweiser hot. See Ted, I really do love people, especially the more beer I drink. Hell, I’ll probably tell someone how much I love my new friend Ted before the nights over with. And Jessi, you can join us also if you like. Hugs and kisses my great new buddies!!! Chuck

Hugs and Kiss

By DK

February 13, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

LJ,

Two wrongs don’t make a right. I’m sure I can easily find instances in history where immigrants were doing nothing wrong and were harmed by U.S. citizens. I was stationed in San Diego in the 80’s and remember a few instances of Americans shooting Mexicans across the border south of Brown’s field, and even killing a few people. Should Americans be barred from approaching the border because of the actions of these bad people? The actions of a few bad shouldn’t dictate how we treat the good.

BTW, I was in Texas about two months ago and most there seem to welcome easier immigration for working-class Mexicans. As there is a HUGE Mexican presence in Texas, most Texans know that most Mexicans are good people and welcome them as neighbors. Lastly, that ranchers property would be much safer if those “illegals” were legally crossing at border crossing stations which they could if they could legally immigrate here

By Ariel

February 14, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

After reading all these comments pertaining to ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, it saddens me to say that GEORGIA IS STILL A BACKWARDS STATE.

I’ve been a police officer for 9 1/2 years, and I have worked in very diverse communities. These ILLEGALS that everyone talks about are human beings who are prayed upon to do constructions projects in and around Atlanta and sometimes never paid. In addition, they probably built the homes that many of you live in. Some facts we need to consider:

The only true Americans in this country are the American Indians who were kicked off their lands, raped, murdered, and their families destroyed by settlers.

Many of these ILLEGALS’ children are overseas fighting in the WAR giving up their lives for many of you.

Many ILLEGALS pay their taxes with bogus social security numbers that this State and Federal government enjoy receiving.

Everytime you go to a resturant, GUESS WHO COOKS YOUR FOOD !!!!!!

ILLEGALS ARE ACTUALLY HUMAN BEINGS WITH FAMLIES AND ARE HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOUR FAMILY CAME HERE. FOR A BETTER LIFE!!!!!!!!! There are good people and bad people from all walks of life.

In the end, you guys are not living these people lives nor in their community to understand the every day struggle.

P.S. TROOPER,

I REALLY HOPE YOUR NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE COMMENTS THAT WERE WRITTEN BY YOU WERE REALLY DISTURBING. REMEMBER, 9 yEARS AGO A MARIETTA POLICE OFFICER’S LIFE WAS SAVED BY TWO MEXICAN MEN, WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES TO HELP THE OFFICER.

By john langley

February 14, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

I am in complete agreement with the new bill re: license plate loop hole. Anything that we can do to discourage the flow of illegals, and further to hasten their return to their own country we should do. To make matters even worse, now Bank of Amer. is planning to issue credit cards and create bank accts. for people without SS#’s and or other forms of ID. How in hell will their earnings or interest be taxed as those of legal residents are. Will they be able to shield drug monies from the govt? If we, the legal residents don’t stand up and fight, we will be paying the freight for those who would drain our resources which would invite economic chaos in this country. Already, the illegals are using our schools, but pay no property or schools taxes. The use our medical facilities and pay nothing. They are also it is said, collecting “supplemental Social security” monies. I think the words on the statue of liberty need to be changed to give us your energetic, your well fed, your financially secure, and your well intentioned masses yearning to help this country.

By Phil

February 14, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

MY wife is from Canada and we went through the immigration process. Thanks to 9-11, it took more than 5 years. BUT! We did it so that she could be here and work LEGALLY!

If we can do it why can’t everyone else? BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE NOT TO!

Bleeding hearts are more than willing to look the other way as law after law is broken. What about the illegals who are working places that require STOLEN social security numbers? What about the lady who was arrested for a crime she did not commit? An illegal had stolen her SS number along with her other information.

If you are here illegally and have a child, that does not give YOU the right to stay. It does give rights to THE CHILD!

So, who is going to pay the bills illegals don’t? TAX PAYERS! Look around at the clinics around the nation that have had to close due to the sheer amount of illegals who do not pay the bills. How about accidents where they are at fault with no insurance!

Ariel:”REMEMBER, 9 yEARS AGO A MARIETTA POLICE OFFICER’S LIFE WAS SAVED BY TWO MEXICAN MEN, WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES TO HELP THE OFFICER.”

Ariel, REMMEBER that Deputy Loren Lilly of Marietta was killed in a hit-and-run by two DRUNKEN illegals Joel Camacho Perea, 27 & Maurilio Herrera, 23.

Battles, and agreements between countries and people have drawn up the current boundries we observe. Claims of “this was our land …” are null and void. If they really mean that little to you then maybe just maybe the U.S. should just agree with you and annex Mexico. In doing that, kick up that government and register everyeone. We can then collect taxes and if you decide to not pay your bills, well that is now solved too. Corporations can then do what they do to others - repose it!

At the rate it is going, we (The US) should do just that. and then close the NEW SOUTHERN BORDER.

“Good News! You’re now LEGAL! BUT!!! YOur home town is now part of the US!”

By deegee

February 15, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

Ariel, well stated. Illegal immigrants are here because the jobs are here. Demographically, we don’t have a sufficient supply of 18 - 40 year-old laborers. Immigration law and quotas were written back in the 1980’s and need to be updated. We can’t have every bricklayer and factory and farm worker waiting 5 years to get a visa. This country is growing and so is the economy.

Chip Rogers has found a soapbox and is getting a name for himself as the “get tough on illegals” political candidate. It will work for him in the short term but 5 years from now he will be as irrelevant as J.B. Stoner was in the 1990’s.

By Mara

February 15, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

just like to remind everyone that it isn’t only the evil, stereo-tyical, bleeding-heart strawman “Librul” who wants to see illegal immigration be treated like J-walking. It’s also those money-grubbing, greedy, hypocritical “conservative” business owners who hire the illegals so that they can undercut their competitors (who hire LEGAL workers) by underpaying and overworking the illegals and by playing fast-and-loose with their taxes.

I would also point out to those who claim that the founders of the country were also “illegal” or that we “stole” the southeast from the Mexicans, may want to check their history books. First off, there was no native law regarding immigration so the founders couldn’t possibly have been illegal. Those laws weren’t passed until the early 20th century. And the southwestern U.S. has been recognized by the entire international community, including Mexico, as being unquestionably a part of the US since Mexico ave it to us by treaty 170 years ago. It wasn’t stolen, it was ceded by the Mexican government. So get over it and quit lying.

By Ted

February 15, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

It’s about time that Georgia takes steps in getting rid of the illegals in our state.

By Teejay

February 15, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Wow, great job Georgia.Continue to ignore those who call you racist,it’s the only argurment they have, and it’s is so running out of steam. Americans are tired of bearing the financial burden of illegals: Brown, or otherwise.

By Chuck

February 15, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

The Republicans are not that much better on the border than Dems. Bush wants the country flooded with illegal aliens, as well as McCain and Guillani. Need a 3rd party to step up to save this country. Rebublicans? Democrats? Does not matter there both the same dog!

By norman crouch

February 26, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

I don’t think the Mexicans that are coming into the USA should have the rights or privilages to get a drivers licens or to be allowed to drive on our roads unless they have gone through the proper channels and also learned how to speak english How can they get drivers licenes if they don’t know how to speak English. Loosen up people.This is America and not Mexico like the Mixicans are turning it into.They should have to take the test in English and not Spanish.If they can’t do that then they need to go back home to their homeland Mecico for they are not welcome here in America.They all need to be killed.

By norman crouch

February 26, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

I think Purdue shoulgd do like he said he would do when he was elected as Grovernor of Ga. He lied about the reble flag and he lied to the true Southern pople of Ga., even if he is from Bonaire, Ga.Who died and made him God anyway? He isn’t keeping his word about the illega