masterrig

You not only make a good point but you make a lot of sense. Unfortunately, too many people find it intrusive and well... a real bother. We need to keep in mind, there is a real 'war' going on in Mexico with thousands of Mexicans being killed and it's spilling over into our country. The Mexican border, once a cultural bridge, is now a war zone inhabited by killers, smugglers, and drug dealers as bad as any town in Afghanistan. Rural people who live along this border live with the daily possibility of death and destruction. If the president thinks the community is bitter, he just might be right. They are on the front lines in a war to supply recreational drug users their daily toke or weekly snort. The smugglers are doing quite well. I hear of no shortages from celebrities and potheads. And, in truth, I would guess most ranchers are ambivalent about dope smokers and drug users. Unfortunately they are trying to ranch on the battlefield where the self-righteous, self-centered stoners, snorters, smokers, shooters and suppliers are fighting The Law. People along our southwest border in the rural communities cling to their guns because we are not prey, we take responsibility for our own lives and livlihood. Chuck

Hmmmmm... Could votes have anything to do with it? Chuck

DOH! Golden opportunity missed! But thanks for the tip. I need to keep that in mind when I start my flame war on BBQ sauce next! I don't know why but it just struck me as funny. Now, I'm anxious to see what you come-up with for BBQ-sauce! Chuck

I was just thinking about the title of your thread. Had you shortened 'bratwursts' to the more common term... someone would have taken it wrong and insuations of child abuse would've been brought-up and it could've gotten ugly! Chuck

freedom fries? I must really be out of the loop! I just call 'em 'fries' the the person on the other end of the speaker knows what I mean. With malt vinegar! Chuck

Heinz? Well, that's O.K then Only the very best! Chuck Good man Sir Heinz has been a big name in our family... all my life. Isn't it the 'gold standard' of ketchup? Chuck

Heinz? Well, that's O.K then Only the very best! Chuck

I've been in some very 'nice' resturants and have seen people put ketchup on a filet mignon! Chuck

There ya' go! So far, I haven't been stopped and had my pick-up searched but my pick-up is a 'profile vehicle... it's a Dodge. Known for their 'compartments'. Chuck

We have to do something here. I am sick of paying for Illegals medical, schooling and other needs. Amen, Brother! Chuck

I couldn't get over Setoguchi doing his best imitation of an Olympic diver! I had to give him an '8'! He was so obvious. Fortunately for him, the refs had their blinders on. That was only the first game in the series. The Wings in 6! Chuck

The sky is falling... the sky is falling... Hee, hee... Chuck

It really does,...... ...... ....... doesnt it Yeah... Chuck

Oh, o.k. Answers my question. Chuck

Just curious. Personally, I don't care for derrogatory terms like that in any sense and never use them. Chuck

Businesses (and their campaign contributions) love a plentiful supply of cheap labor. That's why the feds have turned the other cheek. Yup! Just our voted-in politicians looking-out for the best welfare of themselves. Chuck

A-men!!! Chuck

I like what you have said! You've made some very good points. I really agree with the point you made about penalizing those who hire illegals. Hit 'em in the wallet till they squeal. Chuck Agreed. That is the Feds job and they have failed miserably at it, leaving the states little choice but to deal with the problem the best way they see fit. That's because our wonderful politicians in Washington have said for too long that 'We don't have a problem on our Southwest border!' Check the Border Patrol web-page... they've stoppen hiring. The Feds have been making millions of dollars available to border county Sheriff's depts. Other border states are waiting to see if, the Arizona law is going to take hold and if so, they have similar laws 'waiting'. Border states are petitioning Washington to get National guard troops assigned to our Southwest border to help Border Patrol. What so many folks seem to forget real quick is, a rancher, a U.S. citizen was murdered three weeks ago by either illegal aliens or dope smugglers. Arizona has stood-up to try to something about it. The situation is not getting better. Too many people have not even read the bill and got their panties in a wad. I still say... let's see how this all plays-out. Chuck

Amen! They just might fool you. Chuck

well my interview was all in English in an American embassy, but you are correct they did not give my mom and dad who I was translating for a hard time at all, and there is no test, but a huge application. But as a legal alien you do get a green card( actually pink back in my time) that’s the size of a drivers license. I don't see why you cant have that on you. Again the point is that police will be able to enforce immigration law, while before they have been prohibited from enforcing such laws. Again the police can not walk around asking people for proof of citizenship unless they are already looking at the person for other reasons. I personally think this was a law that should have always been enforced, and was not for PC reasons. There is no question in my mind that if you are here illegally you are breaking the law and the law needs to be enforced. My solution has always been to have punishment for business that higher illegal, if you cant get a job being illegal or you cant get social services then you wont come. I like what you have said! You've made some very good points. I really agree with the point you made about penalizing those who hire illegals. Hit 'em in the wallet till they squeal. Chuck

I have noticed... you tend to use the word 'spic' a lot. Chuck

I don't know but you can look at it this way... the Canadiens were seeded #8. They beat the #1 seeded team, Washington. That pretty darned good. Gives a fan a lot of hope. Chuck

A shut-out would have been good though I assume... you'll take the win anyhow? Congrats! Chuck

I can dig it! I am really, a big Red Wings fan but, I'd like to see Les Habs do good. It's been a long time for them. Chuck

I agree with that but, I don't see any 'sense' in some of the reactions to these and other problems. Everyone wants it their way and it just doesn't work like that. I cannot see, just stopping someone because they look like they are illegally here. I can understand stopping someone for a traffic violation and if, they don't have a driver's license, proof of insurance and proper registration for the vehicle, this could be reason to persue further questioning. At least in a 'reasonable' manner. In other words, some form of sensibility about it. I really believe, too many people are 'jumping the gun' a bit on this whole matter in regard to Arizona's new law. Let's give it some time and see how it goes. Chuck