Illegal Immigrants Quit Rhode Island

On this issue, I'm tired of the debate because it is obvious that the law means nothing and we know why (among other economic-integration reasons):

"8 quit R.I. commission over illegal immigrant crackdown; Accuse governor of bringing fear and segregation" by Ray Henry, Associated Press | August 15, 2008

PROVIDENCE - The majority of Governor Donald L. Carcieri's Commission on Hispanic Affairs resigned yesterday to protest his executive order cracking down on illegal immigrants, and they accused Carcieri of creating a climate of a fear and anxiety in Rhode Island.

Members of the commission first threatened to quit after Carcieri signed an executive order in March forcing State Police and prison officials to identify illegal immigrants for possible deportation. His order also requires the executive branch to use a federal database to check the immigration status of new hires.

Even then the Feds may let 'em go.

When he signed the order, Carcieri cited studies estimating there were 20,000 to 40,000 illegal immigrants in Rhode Island, or roughly 2 percent to 4 percent of the population. The state is facing massive budget deficits, and Carcieri accused illegal immigrants of financially straining cities, towns, and hospitals.

Yeah, but if you say that, the agenda-serving MSM starts hollering racism like they holler anti-semitism when you criticize Israel.

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Also see: Those Hard-Working Illegal Immigrants and type in "immigrants" into my blog search and see what comes up.

Of course, if the STATE HAD ITS WAY, these guys would also be getting SERVICES like HEALTH CARE and CITIZENSHIP HELP on YOUR DIME, taxpayers!!!