I could have guessed this article was written by the same reporter for the Raleigh (NC), News & Observer newspaper.
Every single article she's ever written is pro-immigration and she seems to have no problem supporting illegal immigrants as well. She's part of the overall problem with the immigration issue in this Country - there is NO mental break between "legal" and "illegal."
Ms. Collins latest effort is to publicize a recent study conducted by UNC law students and members of the ACLU. They have decided the 287(g) program is just not fair to Hispanics.
- There would not be a 287(g) program if not for the overwhelming number of illegal Hispanics in the US.
If I was a Hispanic, legally in this Country, I would be more interested in getting the illegal Hispanics OUT of the Country than being concerned about 287(g). If there were not so many issues with illegal immigrants of Hispanic origin, legal Hispanics would not have to worry about 287(g) policies or profiling.
Not being Hispanic and living in an area with a huge Hispanic population for which the County Board of Commissioners just decided to NOT work the 287(g) program, I am more than worried - I'm furious.
I am at high risk of being involved in a vehicle accident with someone who has no valid driver's license and no insurance. "Oh well", say the Board of Commissioners.
My property "revaluation" has just jumped a considerable amount - partially to fund more local schools while the non-Hispanic population of school-age children in the County is decreasing. Hmmmm.....
The County will now all but look the other way when a Hispanic is involved with any sort of criminal activity. This is an implied stamp of approval for illegal immigrants and illegal behavior. I call it reverse discrimination - of ALL legal citizens - of ALL ethnic origins.
I find it humorous in an annoying way, that illegal people feel profiled. Other criminals are profiled - then they make a television show about it....
