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Feb 27, 2008 12:00 AM (194 days ago) by Len Lazarick, The Examiner
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State Sen. Brian Frosh, chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings, says a bill to block illegal immigrants from getting Maryland drivers' licenses 'bills will have a difficult time getting a critical mass.'
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State Sen. Brian Frosh, chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings, says a bill to block illegal immigrants from getting Maryland drivers' licenses 'bills will have a difficult time getting a critical mass.'

Annapolis (Map, News) - Some senators want to stop issuing Maryland drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants and make you prove you’re a U.S. citizen to get a license. Others want the state to stop spending money on the federally imposed Real ID license — which would also make all Maryland drivers prove their citizenship.

The debate on drivers’ licenses is one of the flash points in the heated debate over immigration in this session. Hundreds of mainly Hispanic demonstrators came to the State House Monday night to protest proposals to curtail licenses and benefits for illegals.

“I think the Senate is as divided as the bills,” said Sen. Brian Frosh, chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, which heard testimony on the bills. “The bills will have a difficult time getting a critical mass for either side.”

Sen. Nancy Jacobs, R-Harford County, observed that some of Monday’s demonstrators were using credit cards with photos as the identification needed to enter the state capitol complex.

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Sen. Jennie Forehand, a Montgomery County Democrat, wants to stop all state funding for implementation of Real ID because of its cost to the state — at least $15 per license — and the creation of a national database that would make identity theft that much easier.

She was supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, which calls Real ID a national identity card, and groups who work with immigrants.

On the other side are bills sponsored by Sens. James Brochin and David Brinkley that would require a driver to show lawful presence in the United States.

“We’re giving out 1,700 [licenses] every single week to residents who are not citizens of the United States,” said Brochin, a Baltimore County Democrat.

The legislation by Brochin and Brinkley was opposed by some of the same groups who favored Forehand’s bill. “It’s an unenforceable bill,” said immigration lawyer Jonathan Greene, since U.S. immigration does not specify a status called “lawful presence.”

The bills were also opposed by a long string of representatives of local churches that work with immigrants — the Unitarian Universalists, Lutherans and the Maryland Catholic Conference.

llazarick@baltimoreexaminer.com

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12:06 PM MST on Tue., Apr. 22, 2008 re: "Anne Arundel’s jails to work closer with immigration enforcement officials"

 jose g said:
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4:01 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 12, 2008 re: "State called ‘an embarrassment’ for failing to pass anti-immigration bills"

 kim said:
"Nobody comes to Maryland for a driver's license," said Kim Propeak, a lawyer with Casa de Maryland. "They come here to work, sometimes two or three jobs a day."

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12:17 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 11, 2008 re: "State called ‘an embarrassment’ for failing to pass anti-immigration bills"

 A worthless waste. said:
"The 3 amigo's," yep, that's the proper term for these 3 bandits, slugs that are worthless, reckless rodents. Wonder why and where O'Malley and company get off with such arrogance and power that they believe they have. As if, the people of this State do not even matter. Something here isn't consistent with lawmaking and governing regulaton. Impeachment is in order. Who is providing the behind the scene arrogance and stupidity? Who is supporting ignoring the voice of Maryland taxpayers and the power of the people? Any one have any ideas? Does this sound familiar at all? I think these 3 and their partners in crime need eyes in the back of their heads. They are certainly not seeing what is clearly right in front of them about to take place. Better if they BARE the burden now. But they are very confident crooks for some ODD REASON.

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7:49 PM MST on Wed., Apr. 9, 2008 re: "McDonough: Legislature creates ‘sanctuary state’ for illegals"

 examiner reader said:
Voter ID, Great idea, Deleagate Mc Donough you will find massive support for this from the citizenry, however, State house supports Casa, General assembly leadership supports Casa, Casa supports driver liscenses for illeagals, on cue Illeagals will arrive in busloads from Pa, (paid for by Casa) and elsewhere to vote for powers that support them and thier subsidized families, and thus it's four more years. It's called enhancing your constituent base, and consolidating power and maintaining job security. Doesn't anyone else see this ?

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7:16 PM MST on Wed., Apr. 9, 2008 re: "State called ‘an embarrassment’ for failing to pass anti-immigration bills"

 Dick Fitzcharles said:
What makes O'Malley think he will still be around in three years. I spoke to several employees of MVA and all hate their jobs anymore. I've spoken to a State Trooper who says these people line up outside of MVA offices and wait all night, and have to be run off in the middle of the night by the police. The outright refusal of leaders of the House and Senate coupled with their lackey Governor to protect the rights and wellfare of the citizens of this state should be considered an impeachable offense. This pompous trio sat there and pounded their chests today over passing a few trivial bills while they continue to support a criminal organization with two million dollars of taxpayer money every year to protect illeagal immigrants. Is there no end to this madness ?

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7:23 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 9, 2008 re: "State called ‘an embarrassment’ for failing to pass anti-immigration bills"

 Examiner Reader said:
Start locally..act globally..don't pass the buck onto someone else to further your own political agenda...

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7:06 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 9, 2008 re: "State called ‘an embarrassment’ for failing to pass anti-immigration bills"

 Examiner Reader said:
This decision by O"Malley is so typical of his arrogance!

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6:40 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 9, 2008 re: "State called ‘an embarrassment’ for failing to pass anti-immigration bills"

 Examiner Reader said:
"O’Malley said he thought it was appropriate to wait three years to implement the documentation requirements of the REAL ID Act." The amount of damage to respect for the rule of law, the damage to US/MD taxpayers in paying for benefits and services for illegal invaders and the damage to MD's economy in 3 years is massive. The Governor and his enablers, if unchecked, will inflict on this State and its legal citizenry in 3 years is massive.

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12:01 PM MST on Mon., Apr. 7, 2008 re: "McDonough: Legislature creates ‘sanctuary state’ for illegals"

 Examiner Reader said:
I believe that any elected State, local official who supports "illegals" receipt of any State, Federal, or local government funds or benefits should be ousted from office via special public statewide vote.

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6:06 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Anne Arundel’s jails to work closer with immigration enforcement officials"

 Examiner Reader said:
At last, an elected official in Maryland who understands the difference between legal and illegal and who is willing to uphold the law and the will of the legal citizens. Thank you, John Leopold.

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5:58 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
Legislators who will not do the will of the "legal" people need to be fired, voters.

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3:12 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Anne Arundel’s jails to work closer with immigration enforcement officials"

 Examiner Reader said:
The rule of law is no illegals.What part do the lawmakers not understand? Time for some good lawyer jokes.

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2:54 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Anne Arundel’s jails to work closer with immigration enforcement officials"

 Examiner Reader Excellent Analogy 5:39! said:
If Casa really wanted to be of serviced to the underpaid and disenfranchised,Casa would in fact differentiate between legal and illegal immigrants. Knowing that your immigration status will cause you to be forever the victim in an underground economy in this country might cause some to return home and attempt to reenter legally or begin the long process to citizenship. Most likely not though. The efforts and $$ should really be directed toward those who are here legally, the working or want to be working who are poor and their families. The money and services saved by NOT aiding illegals could be the boost that these people need to get them on their feet. The LEGAL, working poor cannot compete for a job with someone who undercuts their opportunities because they will work "under the table". The act of entering this country illegally should disqualify someone from anything but the most basic emergency medical services needed to allow them to return safely to their home country

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5:39 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 31, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader Just the Truth said:
If someone breaks into your home, and when asked to leave says "No, I like your home much better than my home and I'm not leaving. I've done all the chores around here that you don't want to do and my husband has done all of the outside chores too,so we feel entitled to stay in your home for as long as we choose to. We've done nothing illegal, ASIDE FROM BREAKING INTO YOUR HOUSE IN THE FIRST PLACE and now we're going to have a baby. Our innocent baby will need medical and financial and educational support and if you try to make us leave you'll find dozens of people just like us who will demand that you stop your classist, racist effort to evict us and our child from the only home he or she has ever known. By the way, we think you need to be fluent in OUR language because it will make it SO much easier for us to access the social services we need to be comfortable while we live here in your house." Do you think our lawmakers would care?

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6:25 PM MST on Sun., Mar. 30, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
What part of the word illegal don't the Delegates know.Our representives are breaking the law by allowing these illegals here. The are aiding and abiding these illegals. Does this mean every law on our books can be broken and not up held because if the illegals continue to break the law , cannot the citizens of maryland do the same. If the illegals were sent back to their country I guess this officals would not be in office. We need to hold them liable for these illegals and any crimes that the illegals do we should send the delegates to jail also and sue them for damages to the state. How much more can our country take, we are being over run and americans are losing their jobs over this at a high rate.

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10:17 AM MST on Sun., Mar. 30, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader & MOM & puppets watcher said:
As Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr. and Delegate Malone full well know ... their study is designed to create a smoke & mirrors result. We are generally for LEGAL immigrants who arrive vetted and prepared to contribute to their new homeland. To include them in a study of "Immigrants" covertly improving the result to make Illigal invaders appear more productive is fraudulent and a gross waste of tax payer moneys. Poor try by a couple legislators with no statemanly qualities.

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7:48 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 28, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 The Minutemen are coming!!!!!!!!! said:
Maryland going down the tubes, the lawmakers of MD. should be ashamed of themselves for letting all legal immigrants down and making the burden worse.

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3:41 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 28, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
Well good luck Maryland. As more states restrict unlawful aliens from public benefits meant for citizens, Maryland will be over ran like California is in no time flat. That is why if for any other reason, you vote Republican instead of Democrat. Democrats want to sell out our soveriegnty for future votes costing billions in citizens tax dollars.

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6:39 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 28, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
More feel good legisaltion.

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6:39 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 28, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
Actualy the gov. don't deport them because if they did they would not be here. Being a federal officer I know the laws. You can't tell me that that there isnt any Mexicans on broadway because your in denial. Yes being in the state illegaly is not a felony alone, but if you add the crimes that most of them commit they become felons. I don't car if they are asian, Mexican or what ever get them out of our state. I did notice the censorship on here, no one liked my plane idea? We have Amaericans in this state that can't get help but any Hispanic person can just walk into any office and get what the American can't, that is just stupid. I lived in this state all my life except for the 12 years I was in the Marine Corp and I think I should not have to show anymore identification at the MVA or pay higher prices because these slimmy lawbreaking ILLEGALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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6:16 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 28, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 baltimoron said:
First of all, immigrating illegally is not a felony. You get deported, not thrown in jail. Read the laws, then talk. Second, the folks at the corner of Broadway are not Mexican, they are from all over South and Central America. Third, if you want to fight illegal immigration, fight it by punishing those that hire illegal immigrants. Fourth, your job is still at risk even if we deported every illegal immigrant and built the huge fence because our Government, at the hands of Republicans and Democrats alike, have shipped jobs overseas. And finally, only about 1/3 of illegal immigrants are those that hang out at 7/11 in the morning. The rest are those that started legally overstayed their visas. They come from Europe and Asia as well.

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5:48 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 28, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
I have an idea, put all of the Maryland Dumacrats in jail for aiding in felony behavior. We don't need new laws, we just need to enforce the ones on the books. Illegal imigration is against the law, so I say Maryland should lose federal funding for not taking a stance against this crime. ICE can get a whole bunch of mexican's if they would just take a few cattle cars to Broadway st. in Baltimore and round them all up, because Thats where they all hang out.

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4:24 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
English should be the official language of the U.S. If you want to hear the benefits (?) of bilingualism just listen to people from Miami or the barrios of New York speak English. As for Senator Madaleno saying, "Let's find out how much it cost to teach everyone English instead of proposing mean-spirited, meaningless legislation", why should it cost taxpayer money to teach English? If a person is here they are fully immersed in an English-speaking culture (TV, radio, newspapers, etc.) and research has shown that within 6 months he or she should be well on the way to speaking a second language. If the person has not become fluent within 5 years there is something wrong, and that wrong is the lack of motivation. Why would you need to learn English if you only came here to earn money?

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9:54 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader said:
These bills are gaining traction because people are starting to tie all the tax increases in Maryland and Montgomery County in particular to the costs of illegal aliens. Why import poverty? Import knowledge and high-tech job skills.

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9:36 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader- Alien Criminals said:
Who is paying off all these democrats who are giving away my state of MD to these illegal aliens. It is dangerous where I live, I resent the laxity in my county when an MS-13 illegal alien gang member commits attempted murder and is released on bail for trial which he skips--brilliant move--he was picked up in PWCounty, VA and they lock this creep up for they check immigration status--hope MD does not succeed in getting him extradicted for our ignorant states attny will release him on bail again. Hooray to PWCounty, turn the illegal over to ICE and deport him. At least one jurisdiction has some intelligence in dealing with illegal criminals, but not Montgomery County. This is what now permeates MD, gangs, criminals, and increased latino births. Who is really running MD now? Corrupt legislators or Gustavo Torres? I am a citizen and have no desire to live in a future barrio or worst, ghetto!

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8:51 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader-Injustice in MD said:
As an anti-illegal and non-liberal, I resent the dems shoving all garbage down my throat. I have lived in MoCo 62 yrs and watched it turn into a criminal dump because of the bleeding heart libs. I have written and written and it does no good, I have nothing to say that the libs want to hear, because it conflicts with their corrupt and criminal agenda. Democrats love criminals, my life is not safe and why should I leave the area I have lived for so long--how do we get rid of the detrimental democrats who are destroying MoCo and Maryland. Polluted Bay, no wonder with all the illegals glutting the state! I now carry a gun when I must go to areas infested with latinos! I am tired of being punished for being a decent and law abiding citizeb. I have started breaking traffic laws and will continue lawbreaking as the illegals and find every avenue to cheat the system, after all I am paying for all the garbage destroying the county and MD. Any advise as to how to get food stamps?

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5:17 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Push to restrict benefits for illegal immigrants fails"

 Examiner Reader -THE PLAIN TRUTH said:
We cannot, our children and grandchildren cannot support the weight of illegal immigrant's social service and education needs. We must demand an end to this smorgasbord of taxpayer funded services. This is an "all you can eat crowd".

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11:20 AM MST on Fri., Feb. 29, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
I say give illegals licenses & then as soon as they get the license, throw them on a bus back to there country.

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7:19 AM MST on Fri., Feb. 29, 2008 re: "Students, lawmakers face off over in-state tuition"

 Examiner Reader said:
*****look on google or youtube for immigration by the numbers or immigration gumball. very important video about our natural resources not being able to take the influx of people (regardless of country of origin). thanks, examiner, for eliminating this post previously! why would you censor this?! or maybe the illegals reported it as inappropriate so that people won't be informed! beware, everyone!

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5:39 AM MST on Fri., Feb. 29, 2008 re: "Immigrant’s long journey to America inspires empathy"

 Examiner Reader said:
You get no emapathy from me when you break immigration law.

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9:06 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 28, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
10:22, 10:19 is correct. I tried to agree with his observation because I have noticed it too, but my agrees (even though I attempted it twice) do not show up.

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5:55 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 28, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
In 1907 -- 100+ years ago Theodore Roosevelt said this qoute in a speach..... "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimiltes himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American... There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people" WHERE HAVE WE GONE... People who come here legally are what he talked about... people who overrun our borders, speak their language, display their flag, NEED TO GO

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10:22 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
Check The Agree And Disagree Scores Here And You Tell Me That Only A Few People Read And Vote On These Comments. ??????????????????????

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10:19 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
How Come I Click On Agree Or Disagree On This Site And It Never Gets Added To The Score. Seems A Bit Strange If This Site Is On The Up And Up. OR IS IT ?

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9:58 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Measure aims to wipe out state’s ‘sanctuary’ status"

 Examiner Reader said:
Its About Time Maryland Law Makers Have Decided To Stop The Illegal Bums From Ripping Off Our State And Country.

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8:22 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
They had a chance in California to round up most of the illegals when they had that million Mexican march going on, and on our capital we could have arrested a load of those law breakers and no one did anything. Our government care if these illegals are here because they need their lawns and reidances keept up.

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7:04 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
Americans who are under the "rule of law" take a good look at the guy in the photo at the top of this article. Isn't it laughable? You can imagine this "representative" of the citizenry mentally laboring away at the thought of having to impose the same "rule of law" the people he represents, upon illegal aliens, which would mean their immediate deportation of course. Yet, he cannot even decide to deny drivers licenses to people who are not even supposed to be in this foreign(to them)nation. Mr. Frosh didn't learn much from 9/11 did he?

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5:11 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
Why should it be easy to immigrate here. We need the bleeding hearts to help people succeed in their own countries. The Mexicans need to overthrow their government, not come here and take over ours. And you are right, George Bush (and every candidate still running) are all for helping the illegals without looking at how it will impact our country. Our natural resources are limited, we are being taxed up the wazoo...

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4:49 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
I have noticed, not on this site, but on other electronic media sites, that when a topic involving an illegal alien rapist of a child, for example as happened in Florida recently, gets too many rude or nasty comments by the Citizenry, then they close down the comments section. Pure censorship, is what is going to overtake the internet, just as it has the MSM and Americans can't see it. Fools!!

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3:12 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
The illegal alien problem is the product of GW Bush's failure to enforce the laws he swore to uphold, O'Malley sucks but be fair and acknowledge that the problem has exploded under GW's watch.

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3:10 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 cow-towing to mexicans in California said:
FYI, barack obama is in favor of giving illegal aliens drivers' licenses.

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2:54 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
If you are not a citizen you should not have a driver's license. We make native born teenagers go thru a lenthy and expensive process to obtain a license yet we give illegals licenses without any problem.

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2:52 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
Erhlich was a professional politician that never held a job, O'Malley is political scum. You can't win in this state

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2:40 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
Come testify for Delegate Ron George's Proof of Legal Presence Act of 2008.

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2:39 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
To City Resident you must be one of those dumbocrats we have to thank for this whole omalley mess.

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2:18 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
Another reader wrote:"Examiner Reader said: When did America recant "send us your tired, your poor your oppressed yearning to breathe free." And when did we decide we could go out in the world screw up somebody else's nation without giving those citizens a chance to experience our freedom." Emma Lazarus' poem wasn't associated with the Statue of Liberty until 1903. This association changed the interpretation of the statue from Liberty Enlightening the World to democracy (given by the French who used our revolution as a model) to one of welcoming immigrants. Given the number of "tired and poor" these days and the ease of air travel, maybe we SHOULD turn it back to its original purpose: encouraging others to work for liberty in their own lands.

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2:03 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 City Resident said:
my point is its not as easy as "getting in line" to get into this country. but i wouldnt expect you to understand that. you're more concerned about some $15 fee. money rules the world i guess.

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1:39 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
mass deportations or civil war

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1:33 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Ramirez continues pushing to help Md. illegal immigrants pay for college"

 Examiner Reader said:
Read about Ellis Island; you will find that the immigrants were not ALL allowed in. Everyone was inspected for signs of disease/illness. Some were immediately sent back; others were treated to see if they were healthy enough to be let in. Those immigrants came over legally & followed the law. I am not hateful towards the illegals but I don't feel any pity for them coming over here without regard to our laws. Children should not be considered citizens unless the parents are. That law needs to change. Our schools/hospitals/natural rescources can't handle this pressure/the numbers.The illegals are protesting for their "rights"!? Ludicrous! In what other country do illegals have rights?! We Americans are too politically correct, too stupid, too namby pamby. Let's actually look at the system; if it isn't working, fix it. Don't allow & encourage immigrants to break out laws in the meantime. We Marylanders are particularly stupid. We keep electing the same old tax & spend politicians.

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1:30 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers' license bill"

 Examiner Reader said:
The question is why are O'Malley, Frosh, Busch, Miller, and all the other dems of Maryland giving licenses to ILLEGALS?????????????????????

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