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Posted on 03/01/2005 7:07:06 PM PST by 82Marine89
Mexico City, Mexico, Mar. 1 (UPI) -- With the peak season for illegal border crossings looming in the next few months, both Mexico and the United States are gearing up for thousands of inevitable confrontations between Mexicans who will attempt the treacherous journey through the Arizona desert and the American border patrol and immigration authorities on the other side.
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Isn't it time the citizens declared war on Mexico?
Turista season begins in San Ysidro and points east . .
Time to tune-up the old INS `Welcome Wagons' and let's make sure those watering stations are maintained.
And our "undocumented alien" guests may need wake-up calls: release the bees!
I wonder if they have off-peak rates for coyotes.
Hate to see those water stations freeze up.
The biggest problem doesn't have to do with the Mexicans (or even non-Mexicans) who are crawling across the border.
It has to do with Mexico, and no US President has actually ever made the state of Mexico get up and be responsible for its own acts and its own people.
Is there a "non-peak season"?
The nerve, of the Mexican goverment to call the Minuteman Project illegal. What about the undocumented aliens? aren't they illegal?
Actually it IS different from that... it is like seeing a burglar entering YOUR OWN home and calling the cops. This country is our home, and they are demonstrating as much disrespect for us, and contempt for our law, as someone who is walking into your home illegally and against your will. Their VERY FIRST ACT, the moment their foot touches our soil, is to demonstrate contempt for the will of the people who live in this home.
Well we'll see when the right to protect ones property takes precedence over an invasion from foreign trespassers. Who the h do these people think they are. Time for a giant canal along the border. Or bring the military home from Iraq, they are needed for the invasion right here at home.
You would think Vicente Fox and his worthless government would be embarrased that their people are trying to flee Mexico in droves. They could improve economic freedoms there and for once be seen as something other than a FOURTH WORLD SLUM.
Do not forget "coyote" season. I do not know about the border states, but it is open season on those here.
Okay, I must have a reading comprehension problem. The Mexican govenernment will legally attack Americans trying to stop the illegal invasion of America by Mexicans???
"We are going to attack by all legal means," Derbez told reporters at a news conference. "We are presenting the reasons why we consider this action to be incorrect and illegal from the point of view not only of our government but also under U.S. law."
Carumba!!! All legal means to protect their illegal invasion using U.S. laws?!!! My BS meter blow off the scale within reading the first sentence of this offal.
A lot of "herds" need to be thinned...
If I said what I wanted to say about the arrogance of a forgeign government criticizing the actions of American citizens on American soil, I would be banned.
You would think. I've come to the conclusion that these Pan-Mexican leaders have no shame in their vision of destroying our sovereignty.
Go home. I don't want this thread to become a flame war.
Seeing that some borderito yahoos are today sitting in a Federal pen to think about their felonious assaults against peaceful administrative misdemeanors, perhaps 2nd Amendment supporters should make sure the immigrants are armed to protect their universal inalienable rights.
It is all about the money. The remittances sent back to Mexico from the U.S. insures that Mexico doesn't have to do anything for it's citizens.
That is why Mexico fights so hard to keep the illegals coming here.
Honestly, for our own sake we need to militarize and seal the border. Then start tossing out illegals.
Borderitos who worship administrative ordinances are rule-abiding, I thought.
No more crap about Reconquista. Carry your asses back to Mexico and stay there unless we give our written consent to your presence.
It has to be convincing and un-mistakeable.
I'm not a big fan of these vigilante groups, but the hypocrisy on the Mexican side is apparent to all.
They do not have the courage to use their military for an all out invasion.
They do not have the courage to use their military for an all out invasion.
Sorry about the double post.
Sorry, I should learn not to be optimistic.
President Bush needs to let the Mexican government know that we will begin to enforce our southern border the same way Mexico enforces its southern border.
"We are going to attack by all legal means," Derbez told reporters at a news conference. "We are presenting the reasons why we consider this action to be incorrect and illegal from the point of view not only of our government but also under U.S. law."
Mexico is taking this to a whole new level with this legal action. As this is saying US citizens do not have the right to assemble freely in US territory.
Free assembly is one of our most basic rights, and thus trying to disallow in short means they are taking control of the territory with Mexican law and sovereignty, and it would not be surprising if they can succeed, given our spineless politicians and greedy business lobbyists who want more slaves and would be unwilling to support the US constitution and who seem to have more influence over our courts than the US citizens.
An imposing physical barrier is needed to discourage Mexican Nationals from invading our country illegally. Hadrian's wall, the Korean DMZ, and the Israeli security fence all have worked to minimize crossings. If there want to come, come legally.
You think you're outraged now, wait until your own government agrees with them.
The border fence in San Diego has forced them east towards Arizona.
Yep. It won't be the illegals the US will expend law enforcement resources on, but rather its own citizens.
Now, where was it that people got upset that the government let the people rely on themselves for defense, then turned around and tried to tax them, claiming that the people were being protected by their government and had to pay their 'fair share'? I think it was in 13 American colonies, a little over 230 years ago.
The Border Patrol does all they can. They do good work.
I'd cross, illegally too.....and I bet you would as well,
if the tables were turned.
Let's just hope no Terrorists come through......
If the government doesn't handle this for real, there is going to be an eruption I fear of violance between these two countries over these unwanted border crossings.
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New York Red Bulls defender Roy Miller will have to witness Costa Rica's Cinderella run through the World Cup from the stands
The Costa Rican Football Federation revealed Miller has picked up an injury in training and will be unavailable for the rest of the tournament.
Medical tests revealed a grade one pull in his left quadriceps which will force Costa Rica to sit him out from any training, long or short term. He picked up the injury while practicing penalty shots to end Friday's training.
While a stalwart, standout defender with New York, Miller has mainly been a depth option for Costa Rica this tournament. He did, however, earn 90 minutes against England in the closing match of the group stage thanks to the team's qualification in the second week of action.
Despite the injury, Miller will stay with Costa Rica for as long as their run in the World Cup lasts.
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The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) released today guidelines and applications for its 2016 Sustainability Planning Grants Program Call for Proposals. As approved by the Regional Council, SCAG's governing board, the grants will range from $50,000 to $1 million in the categories of Active Transportation, Integrated Land Use and Green Region Initiative. Sample projects include bicycle, pedestrian and safe routes to school plans, open streets demonstration projects, climate action plans, adaptation studies and visioning projects that promote sustainable development. All SCAG-member jurisdictions, including cities, counties and Councils of Governments (COGs) and federally recognized Native American tribes in the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submitting a project for consideration is Nov. 18, 2016. A webinar for potential applicants will be held on Oct. 13. For guidelines, application forms and submission information, please visit the Sustainability website at http://sustain.scag.ca.gov/Pages/DemoProjApplication.aspx.
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TITLE Stores Clerk, Facilities Management
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IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Material and Inventory Control Specialist
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Administrative Coordinator, Facilities Management
The Stores Clerk, Facilities Management performs routine manual and moderately complex clerical work of a general warehouse or stockroom nature including receiving, inventorying, storing, accounting for, and issuing supplies, equipment, and materials used by the Facilities Management Department. The Stores Clerk, Facilities Management assists in maintaining accurate inventory records, managing a perpetual inventory of supplies available for issue, making minor repairs, and performing periodic preventive maintenance of mechanical tools and equipment.
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: At least two years successful experience in mechanical storekeeping or as a craftsman in a building trade are required. Experience operating various motor vehicles, light delivery vehicles, and a forklift is required.
Skills: Strong computer skills and familiarity with computerized inventory systems is required. Strong organizational skills are required; must be detail-oriented. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Strong customer service skills are required.
Effort: This position lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing over fifty pounds on a daily basis and up to one-hundred pounds on an occasional basis. The nature of this position requires long periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis.
License: A valid Missouri driver's license is required.
Other: The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of greases, chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
1. Assists in maintaining an efficient and effective storeroom operation by following procedures to receive, unpack, inventory, store (as necessary), account for, and issue all shipments of mechanical supplies and equipment, such as lumber, nails, bolts, hardware, conduit, switches, electrical wiring, repair parts for valves, thermostats, pumps and fittings, hand tools, pipe dies and cutters, and similar type supplies and equipment.
2. Procures materials, supplies, and equipment that meets the needs of the department.
3. Complies with University purchasing guidelines and principles by maintaining strict accountability of all mechanical equipment and supplies received in the department, checking the condition and accuracy of shipments, assisting in keeping verifiable and accurate records of all shipments, purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, receipts and related shipping documents for items delivered to the Facilities Management Department, and sorting, classifying, and storing those items for ready identification and inventory.
4. Reduces the potential for the loss of Facilities Management tools by issuing tools or equipment to departmental personnel only, maintaining a record of items issued for use by departmental personnel, and informing supervisory personnel when items are not returned as required.
5. Assists in maintaining departmental tools, equipment, and machinery in operational condition by inspecting tools and equipment when returned to the stores area, making recommendations for and coordinating minor repairs or replacement of parts, and coordinating periodic maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment as prescribed in the operator's manual or as directed.
6. Contributes to an accident-free work environment by keeping the stores area clean, neat and orderly and free of clutter and debris, properly storing and handling hazardous materials, solvents, and chemicals, following the operator's manual for storage and use of tools and equipment, and operating various light delivery vehicles and/or equipment in a safe manner, adhering to all reasonable and prudent safety precautions and procedures.
7. Assists in ensuring that Facilities Maintenance, Grounds Services, and Custodial Services have an adequate and appropriate stock of mechanical supplies and equipment by maintaining a perpetual inventory of all such materials stored in the department and reordering as necessary to maintain adequate stocks.
8. Assists in the shipping of mechanical equipment requiring repair by the manufacturers or contracted mechanical service shops by inventorying and packing such items and performing associated shipment procedures as required.
9. Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Management Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Factor 1: Educational Requirements of the Job
Level 2 - 100 Points: The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Factor 2: Skill Requirements - Craft and Trade Skills
Level 3 - 550 Points: General mechanical or technical aptitude and specific knowledge and experience in a skill, craft, or trade. The ability to perform standard procedures, operations, and/or operate specific equipment, that is required through at least two years of experience and previous training is required.
Factor 3: Managerial Responsibility
Level 1 - 25 Points: No responsibility for the work of others. Limited responsibility for expenses, purchases, or inventory.
Factor 4: Guidelines
Level 1 - 20 Points: Specific detailed guidelines covering most aspects of the job. Deviations from guidelines must be authorized.
Factor 5: Contacts
Level 2 - 50 Points: The purpose may include obtaining or clarifying facts, or providing factual information to others. Contacts may be with coworkers or structured exchanges with students or the general public, and are generally for the purpose of exchange of information. Contacts at this level might include discussing a work order with individuals in a departmental office to more clearly define the problem, or providing directions or information to students or the general public.
Factor 6: Work Environment
Level 2 - 40 Points: The work area involves moderate discomfort and/or risk such as that from moving machinery, occasional work with hazardous substances, or moderate levels of noise. The work may require wearing of protective gear. The work area is generally adequately lighted and ventilated, but may involve uncomfortable temperatures at times.
Factor 7: Physical Demands
Level 3 - 100 Points: Work requires continuous moderate with some strenuous physical exertion including standing, climbing, crawling, and regular lifting of objects over 50 pounds.
Factor 8: Responsibility for Facilities and Resources
Level 2 - 40 Points: Jobs at this level might require frequent but routine responsibility for facility security, public safety, equipment, or money.
Factor 9: Complexity
Level 2 - 250 Points: The work consists of tasks that involve related steps, processes, or methods. Decisions regarding what needs to be done involve choices requiring the employee to recognize the differences among a few easily recognizable situations. Decisions at this level are based on knowledge of the procedural requirements of the work coupled with the awareness of the specific functions and assignments of the department.


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The 2010/2011 season is over, and the 2011/2012 season is about to start, with Europe's top teams now making the moves that they believe will take them to the next level. Last season was again dominated by the sensational FC Barcelona of Pep Guardiola, who continued their unchallenged domination over European Football.
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The "pickup operation" by the Selective Police Enforcement to Enhance and Deter team targeted street-level prostitutes, department spokesman Spencer Pryor said in a statement.
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c'est le deuxieme que j'achete car tres pratique et même si on en voit en france maintenant ils ne sont pas meilleur marché je me sers du mien tous les jours le telephone est bien tenu et ça ne se voit pas dans la voiture
It works as expected and though the feel is a bit plasticky, after a few months it's still working fine!
Pros: -Looks like a good build quality -Accept large phone like my Nexus 6P -Good grip on the phone Cons: -No swivel options (need to remove the holder from the car vent and fix it the other way, harder to do in some vehicules) -No Tilt options
Pros: The phone fits in easy Cons: Does not hold very well to the car vent, so unit falls out when mounting the phone
Pros: It stays well fixed on air vent and on the cell phone too Cons: You always need two hands to put cell phone in and out, but it is not a problem
very simple and useful to use your phone while driving, answering or following the gps. I recommend it for people that drives the car holding the phone in the hands.
Pros: Compact and easy to use Cons: Seems it could break somehow. And you have to remember to stop using the car heater during winter, at least redirect the heat from the vents where the device is installed, to prevent the heating of the cell phone.
pros: cheap, simple, nothing to broke, fits to the air vent, handless the phone well cons: hinders the use of air conditioning, supports limited size of phones and better works with horizontal arrangement. But still very useful, Not many elements to broke, works fine for me.
Pros: stable, good build quality, flexible usage, fast delivery, cheap price cons.: none at all
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I have a late 2010 Macbook Pro (MacbookPro6,3) running Lion (10.7.3) and an iMac of indeterminate vintage (iMac11,3) running Snow Leopard (10.6.8). I have a Thunderbolt cable. Neither mac supports Thunderbolt; both have MiniDisplayPort connectors. I want to run the iMac in Target Display Mode as a second display for the MacBook Pro. Can I make this happen? [more inside]
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June 11, 2016
2016 June 11: Shinsenshou: Match-Mania page posted. Game Boy World 1990 Vol. 2 has begun!
May 2, 2016
The first chapter of Game Boy World 1990 is now available in book form!
July 13, 1990
Irem makes its Game Boy debut with this adaptation of Tamtex's arcade Shaghai variant, losing the original version's color (and its smut) in translation to the portable.
July 3, 1990
An interesting counterpoint to the remarkably similar Blodia from a few months prior. Where that game featured structured puzzles, Pipe Dream features a Tetris-like randomness… and an ease of use that makes it infinitely more fun than Blodia.
July 1, 1990
Lousy licensed Game Boy games are just as likely to come from western studios as Japanese! The Amazing Spider-Man is every bit as awful as Gundam or Zoids. Sorry, kids.
June 29, 1990
A promising premise for a game — two players go head-to-head in a shooting match — crumbles beneath lousy programming. A throwback to an older time, in a bad way.
June 22, 1990
The fast-paced NES shoot-em-up comes to Game Boy with most of its content and mechanics intact, almost day and date with its console sibling. Pretty impressive!
June 15, 1990
Based on the toyline, Zoids Densetsu fails to live up the standard of even that middling property; it was, by far, the worst Game Boy release to that point.
June 8, 1990
A game that brushed with greatness but didn't quite make the connection. Cosmo Tank spans planets, genres, and play modes—it's incredibly ambitious, and almost a masterpiece.
May 26, 1990
Ultraman's debut on Game Boy bears a suspicious similarity to Gundam's first portable outing. Except instead of taking the form of a brain-dead fighter, it's more of a primitive proto-Pokémon.
May 25, 1990
The first of approximately half a dozen first-person RPGs ever to appear on Game Boy, Ayakashi no Shiro plays by the rules laid down by Wizardry but switches up its setting to ancient Japan.
May 18, 1990
Game Boy's first boxing title takes a lot of inspiration from Punch-Out!!… and then just keeps adding stuff and adding stuff, until it collapses into a heap of overcomplicated design. There's merit here, sadly spoiled by a lack of restraint.
May 11, 1990
Data East arrives on Game Boy by dipping back into its vast arcade archives. But this is no rehash—Lock 'N Chase plays more like a sequel than a port.
May 2, 1990
At long last, Capcom makes its debut on Game Boy, and that game—an RPG-inspired Ghosts 'N Goblins spin-off—raises the bar for quality on the platform.
April 28, 1990
Designed by the creators of Deadly Towers, crafted in the image of Bokosuka Wars and King's Knight, Mercenary Force should by all accounts have been awful. But no, it was great!
April 28, 1990
Like so many licensed kids' games of the '80s and '90s, Snoopy's Magic Show had basically nothing at all to do with Peanuts: A generic action-puzzler. Always remember: Capcom's NES Disney titles were the exception, not the rule.
April 27, 1990
A startlingly wretched take on soccer (the other football) whose only interesting points are its bizarrely huge sprites and the fact that it may have been produced by the company that animated Ranma 1/2. Those facts are not enough to justify playing Soccer Mania, though!
April 20, 1990
Dear Vic Tokai, if you have to include an IPA pronunciation guide for your game's title on the box, maybe use a different name? Especially when that cumbersome title could discourage people from checking out a great puzzler that stands out from the teeming puzzle masses on Game Boy.


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The Alaskan wilderness is a harsh landscape in the best of conditions, but with a pack of rogue werewolves on the loose, it's downright deadly.
Elena Michaels, the Pack's chief enforcer, knows all too well the havoc mutts can wreak. When they hear of a series of gruesome maulings and murders outside Anchorage, she and her husband, Clay, journey to Alaska in the dead of winter in order to hunt down the dangerous werewolves.
Trapped in this savage, untamed winter realm, she and Clay learn more about their own werewolf heritage than they bargained for, tapping a little more into the wild nature of the beast within.
About the Author
Kelley Armstrong lives in rural Ontario with her husband, three children, and far too many pets. She is the author of nine bestselling Women of the Otherworld novels, as well as a crime series featuring female hitwoman Nadia Stafford, and a young adult trilogy, Darkest Powers.
Jen Taylor performs on stage, in radio and television commercials, and on the air as a disc jockey for a Seattle radio station.


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Loon Lodge is a completely remodeled and renovated home overlooking Mickey Lake, a breathtaking and tranquil no wake lake with easy access to the 2,900 acre all sports Long Lake (with 5 islands) via a channel. The lodge comes with a 12 ft fishing boat a five passenger peddle boat and two kayaks. A boat launch to Long Lake is less than 3 blocks from Loon Lodge. You can just kick back, relax, fish,watch for wildlife and listen for the loons or adventure out to experience all the wonderful activities the Traverse City area has to offer and you're never more than an hour away from Loon Lodge. Oh, and did I mention that Carol and I just live down the street so we will be there to welcome you whatever the hour of the day or night and to take care of your daily needs.
Loon Lodge is a non-smoking and pet free home (unless the pet lives in a glass bowl. BOAT RENTALS: I have a 4 hp.motor that you can rent for $125.00 a week (with gas) for use with the 12' fishing boat that comes with the rental.
I think we stayed back in 2014? But for when I remember it was a great experiment. We met the guy I believe is to be Dennis? and he was helpful throughout the whole trip. Very quiet and relaxing area. The lake actually goes into the bigger lake with kayaks and the jet skis we rented. I'm actually stopping by to rent again for another get away at the same place. I wish there was a way I could post a photo because the sunset view was absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
Our family of 7 had a wonderful stay at Loon Lodge. Plenty of room for all of us, kids really enjoyed the kayak's, row boat and fire pit. The owners were very accommodating and helpful, the Lodge itself clean and well kept. Lodge is located in a very quiet neighborhood yet close enough to town to enjoy all the sights and sounds of Traverse City. Definitely recommed Loon Lodge!
My husband and I stayed at Loon Lodge May 11-17, 2015. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay by the lake. Would definitely love to come back and would recommend it to friends. It is very closely located to Traverse City and many local attractions.
The property was very clean and well maintained. Dennis was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this vacation home if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation. We spent a lot of time on the beautiful, large deck which is right off the kitchen and is almost at lake level. We grilled out on the gas grill, read books and took in the view on the deck, went for after dinner walks, trekked up the Sleeping Bear Sand Dune, traveled up both peninsulas, ate a fine lunch at Amical in Traverse City, visited two lighthouses, and had an amazing tour of the Music House. We will definitely consider returning.
Our week at Loon Lodge exceded our expectations! Dennis was there to welcome us and show us around and made us feel right at home. We had two young children and I liked the fact that we could watch them from the back deck as they played in the lake. When we went sightseeing we found that we were near to Sleeping Bear National Seashore, wineries and Traverse City. The home was very well equiped and very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed including spices for cooking. We will be back as a family but my next stay will be for a "girl friend's week".
PS My husband said to add that everything worked!!
The cottage was just as billed and we loved staying in it. It was clean and cozy even though there is lots of space for family or guests.
The smaller view of Mickey lake was one of our favorite things about the stay. Beautiful. It was cool at times, but since we were there to boat and canoe, that worked out just fine for us.
Dennis could not have been more helpful as we had some issues with our boat motor. He and Carol are wonderful hosts. It was really nice meeting them both.
We stayed close much of the time but we loved The Omelette Shoppe, North Peak Brewery, and Boone's Inn. Boat rides on the small and big lake were great and the pontoon boat ride was especially nice. Thanks again. We'll be back!
Loon Lodge is 10 miles from downtown Traverse City in a private residential neighborhood on Crescent Shores Dr, a peninsula drive with Mickey Lake on the W. and Long Lake to the E. We are only 8 miles to the acclaimed Interlochen Arts Academy and Summer Music Camp, 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and 30 minutes to Old Mission Peninsula famous for it's wineries. If you wish to know more about Long Lake / Mickey Lake please go to their web site at http://.www.longlakeassociation.com Thanks, Dennis
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Change over during Summer season is from Saturday to Saturday. Check in time is 3:pm check out time is 11:am During early summer and Fall Color tour they are negotiable with Dennis
When you decide to rent Please give Dennis a call (231-846-1520), we will send you a rental agreement via eMail. You will sign it and return it with a check for $500. Thirty days before you take occupancy you will send us the full rental amount. Within 14 days after departing we will return the $500 deposit.


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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff Department's Youth Arbitration Program conducted "Operation Clean Bus" on Saturday at the South Carolina Transportation Division.
Students who have received sanctions through the Youth Arbitration Program cleaned the interiors and exteriors of public school buses.
Operation Clean Bus, which was developed by Berkeley County's Arbitration Program, gives student offenders an alternative in their efforts to clear their juvenile record, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.
Students participating in Operation Clean Bus have received sanctions for such criminal acts as disturbing schools by engaging in fighting, petty larceny, assault or telephone or e-mail harassment. These examples of the misdemeanor charges are heard by the Youth Arbitration Program in an arbitration conference.
Sheriff Lott stated that the Youth Arbitration Program started as a partnership between the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the Department of Juvenile Justice, School Districts Richland One, Richland Two and Lexington District Five as a diversionary program for first-time, non-violent student offenders charged with a misdemeanor.
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The automobile sector is receiving attention as the sector has not truly recovered from the multiple macroeconomic setbacks it has experienced over the last few years, such as the subprime crisis and earthquake in Japan. In an earlier article, we evaluated three of the largest companies in the sector -- Ford (NYSE:F), Volkswagen (OTCPK:VLKPY), and Toyota (NYSE:TM) -- all of which have had their share of economic jolts in the last few years. Our argument made a largely statistical case for suggesting which stock was the best bet for now.
With the housing market stabilizing and global demand picking up, the North American car industry looks to finally be getting a breather as it witnesses positive quarterly results. However, the carmakers cater to not only the Americas, but also to Europe and rest of the world. Ford and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are experiencing contrasting fortunes across the world. In this article, I aim to deliver a clearer picture on where the two car makers stand and what is in the cards for their future.
Tracking Financials
General Motors returned to the stock market in 2010, and after initially making a strong impact, lost massively as the stock's value tumbled. Since that time, GM stock is still down 10.79% from where it started. There have undoubtedly been impressive performances from the company, but the extent of its financial troubles were such that its stock price comparison is still negative. The graph below illustrates the performances of Ford and General Motors over the last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are market indicators and benchmarks to evaluate the trends.
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The automotive industry is heavily dependent on global demand and, more directly, the state of the U.S. economy. As demand picks up and macro indicators of the U.S. economy improve, so do the fortunes of car manufacturers. From Q3 2012 onward, Ford and General Motors have had their stock prices appreciate at a rate faster than the market averages. At the moment, General Motors is up 29.62% from last year, while Ford has seen a 17.84% increase. Ford has a beta of 2.25, which underlines the volatility of the stock due to macroeconomic changes.
Ford is valued higher than GM due to its market capitalization. Ford's 52-week range is from $8.82 to $14.30 per share, while it currently is being traded at $13.42 per share. General Motors' 52 week range is from $18.72 to $30.80 per share, and its current price is $30.72 per share.
There are many ways to estimate the fair stock value of a company. For this purpose, we applied the discounted-earnings-plus-equity model developed by EFS Investment analysts to these two competitors.
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Data taken from Morningstar and Financial Visualizations on April 30, 2013.
The calculations based on this model allow us to suggest the following: Currently, both stocks are undervalued. EFS's fair stock price valuation indicates that GM is trading at the most attractive discount.
From the table above, the most striking of the metrics is undoubtedly Ford's debt/equity. Before being horrified by the ratio, I would clarify that this is inclusive of the company's financial arm, Ford Finance. The more interest-bearing loans it makes, the higher its debt/equity will be. In principle, a higher debt/equity means more interest-bearing loans need to be paid back. With Ford Finance, Ford Motors has an estimated $16 billion of debt. That is a considerable amount, but nothing that Ford cannot reduce over the long term -- especially since its latest pre-tax profit from North American markets alone was $2.1 billion. GM, on the other hand, has managed its debt very wisely and its debt/equity ratio is a very respectable 0.4.
GM's ROE is less than Ford's, but that has a lot to do with the 13 years of losses it sustained while making Vauxhalls and Opels, which it continues to support in order to have a presence in the European markets. With the company announcing an investment of $5.2 billion in Opel, even the most optimistic of optimists will have a hard time seeing a positive result quickly. Compared to the industry average, the P/E values show both companies to be undervalued thanks to their strong earnings in the previous quarters and the abundance of traded stocks.
In its latest quarterly earnings report, Ford's pre-tax profit from sales in North America was $2.1 billion. Furthermore, its market share has continued to grow in the United States as the company offers new models of popular vehicles. The Ford Focus also has retained its title as the world's top-selling car, according to figures from sales tracker R.L. Polk & Co. Overall, the company's net income improved 15% despite losses incurred in Europe and South America. Sales in Europe for all carmakers have fallen nearly 10% in March, the 18th consecutive monthly decline.
The situation is no different for Ford, and it expects to lose a further $2 billion in Europe over the whole of 2013. This is on top of the loss of $462 million in the last quarter, a value which is triple what it lost in the same period last year. The decreasing demand in Europe has now been somewhat stalled as the tumbling sales figures have now flatlined in countries like Greece, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, and Spain. There might be hope for a recovery in the European car industry after all, especially for Ford, since it has large chunks of investor money to restructure its operations in Europe.
General Motors, on the other hand, has recovered very well after its narrow escape from bankruptcy. After getting a $49.5 billion bailout package in 2010, the company released a report in April stating that it had paid back $30.4 billion from the government's selling of company shares in its possession. A strengthened U.S. economy and stock buybacks have allowed its share price to move upward on the market. Furthermore, positive results from the North American and Chinese markets are allowing GM to reclaim its status of being an esteemed automotive manufacturer.
The company is refocusing its products for the Chinese market, in which 2.8 million vehicles were sold during 2012. This is more than what GM sells in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. Thus, it makes sense to gradually bring China into the foray as GM plans to expand its China capacity by 30% over the next three years by adding four plants and 6,000 workers. The company's performance in the U.S. has not been shabby either, as its U.S. sales in March rose more than 6% to 245,950 vehicles, compared to the same month a year earlier.
Make or Break for Investors
General Motors has picked up momentum, a rhythm which it is fueling with the introduction of exciting new vehicles. Its foray into the Chinese market is paying rewards now as the company has become a fundamental car manufacturer in the east. The company's influence in the region is also present in South Korea, where it produces vehicles for the locals and another 1.3 million for export to other markets. The only thing keeping Ford afloat is North America, a risky strategy which is bound to exhaust itself due to the saturation of the North American car industry. General Motors, on the other hand, is recovering and blooming, which provides the perfect opportunity to invest. Morningstar provides following ratings for the two companies: Ford -- 2/5 buy, 1/5 outperform, 2/5 hold; GM -- 4/5 buy, 1/5 hold.
Bottom Line
GM's Chinese influence and diversification has fueled most of its financial recovery. With the trend only expected to intensify, I am choosing GM to outperform Ford, which is vulnerable to the European market much more than its Motor City counterpart.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Skip to comments.Alabama church leaders filed lawsuit to stop new immigration law (Claim Law will stop Communion)
Posted on 08/10/2011 7:51:09 PM PDT by xzins
Alabama church leaders,..., Episcopal Bishop Henry N. Parsley, Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Baker and United Methodist Bishop William H. Willimon filed suit Monday, Aug. 1,2011, to stop enforcement of Alabama's immigration law.
Leaders of the Episcopal, Methodist and Roman Catholic churches in Alabama filed a federal lawsuit this morning to stop enforcement of the state's new immigration law, which they say could strike at the core of their ability to worship.
The lawsuit was filed by: the Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Alabama; Rev. William H. Willimon, bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church; and the Most Rev. Thomas J. Rodi, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mobile; and the Most Rev. Robert J. Baker, Roman Catholic Bishop of Birmingham.
According to the lawsuit, "the bishops have reason to fear that administering of religious sacraments, which are central to the Christian faith, to known undocumented persons may be criminalized under this law."
The new law is set to go into effect Sept. 1.
The lawsuit names Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and Madison County District Attorney Robert L. Broussard as defendants in the civil lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for northern Alabama.
"Motivated by God's mandate that the faithful are humbly bound to welcome and care for all people, the leaders of the Episcopal, Methodist and Roman Catholic Churches of Alabama respectfully request this Court to stop the enforcement of Alabama's Anti-Immigration Law," the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit states that it seeks to prevent "irreparable harm" to the 338,000 members of the three churches in Alabama. It calls Alabama's new law "the nation's most merciless anti-immigration legislation."
"If enforced, Alabama's Anti-Immigration Law will make it a crime to follow God's command to be Good Samaritans," according to the lawsuit.
The law, if enforced, will place Alabama church members in the "untenable position of verifying individuals' immigration documentation" before being able to provide things such as food clothing, shelter and transportation to those in need, according to the lawsuit.
Among the lawsuit's other claims are that the new law violates:
- The First Amendment rights of its members.
- Rights of Alabama residents to freely assemble "and welcome all people to the altar."
- The ability of the chuches to freely contract through the management of denominational thrift stores and church day cares and the performance of marriages, baptisms, and counseling services.
In a meeting of the Alabama Liars Club, Bishops of the Episcopal, Methodist, and Catholic churches claimed:
"According to the lawsuit, "the bishops have reason to fear that administering of religious sacraments, which are central to the Christian faith, to known undocumented persons may be criminalized under this law."
Strikes me as a bald-faced lie. Anyone have the details?
religious exemption does not allow a citizen serving jail time to leave for communion or other religious purposes.
Currently the First says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof".
If you read that to say that this means "No prayer in school" you might forget that "establishment of religion" extends WAY WAY WAY beyond the idea of "church". It gets into the issues of doctrine, revelation, dogma, church organization (ecclesiastical questions) and so on.
Since Congress has no authority, and the state legislatures have no authority to regulate the order of worship in a church, nor to dictate the Sacraments (or the taking of Communion), seems to me these church guys have no complaint.
Bet they agree with the "No prayer in school" definition though.
Bunch of politically correct garbage. I live in Alabama. God, through the Apostle Paul, let us know in Romans that he expects us to obey the civil governments.
We are NOT to be lawbreakers. If you are a lawbreaker, God tells us to repent, which means stop breaking the law.
Hey, illegal aliens, stop breaking the law.
Separation of church and state doesn't apply when pursuing Marxist objectives I guess.
Here's an idea for revenue enhancement. All of these churches that get involved in politics should lose their tax-exempt status.
16 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
I'm sure all these pastors (in addition to being haughty looking bald faced liars) support abortion on demand and gay marriage.
Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesars, and unto God the things that are Gods (Ἀπόδοτε οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ τοῦ Θεοῦ τῷ Θεῷ) (Matthew 22:21).
It is disingenuous at best for these supporters of law-breakers to suggest that upholding the law in any way breaks faith.
I simply do not believe some pastor will be indicted or church punished for giving communion to an illegal. It's an outrageous lie.
Since you're from Alabama, have you heard any of this garbage? I got this info in the mail today from my denominational newsletter, (I'm UMC, same as Willimon, the Methodist bishop cited here), and I want ammunition.
Where could they be getting this out of the new Alabama law?
>> According to the lawsuit, "the bishops have reason to fear that administering of religious sacraments, which are central to the Christian faith, to known undocumented persons may be criminalized under this law."
So, when was the last time you had to show a passport to receive the Host?
Good Lord, how low the Episcopal church (which I have so dearly loved for most all my life) has sunk. Et tu, Bishop, et tu?
This is so blatantly contrived and so clearly a lie.
How could any honest bishop claim that he is in danger of the law if he gives communion to an illegal...even knowing it's an illegal?
The last I checked, the government is not in charge of who is eligible for communion.
When are these freeloading "churches" going to start paying taxes? If they want to play politics and have "some skin in the game", they need to put their money where their big mouths are!!!!
Stupid beyond belief. Thanks for showing your slavish devotion to Marxism, you apostate sons of hell.
Rev. Parsley's not being very sage this thyme.
Actually, as worded, yes the Alabama bill would infringe upon the sacrament of confession as well as the sacrament of the eucharist.
It's not the first time that a law has been passed restricting confession and the eucharist.
This is a massive overreach by the state into areas which it has no jurisdiction.
This bill changes that. The state of Alabama is saying that they, and not the priests decide.
I'm rather disappointed that a crappy bill is the best that can be done. There's absolutely no need for this unconstitutional bill.
What is needed is actual enforcement by the party that the constitution charges with the office of immigration, which is the federal government.
They need to get their ducks in a row. This bill won't change anything except to deprive people of their liberties.
>> The last I checked, the government is not in charge of who is eligible for communion.
Yes, and the last time I checked, Episcopal churches had red doors. For a reason.
I need a copy of the offending text in the bill.
The link above goes to the text of Alabama House Bill 56.
I can find no provision in it that applies to the religious practices of churches at all.
Nor can I find one that could be stretched to apply to the religious practices of churches.
The bishops might say that they are "business entities" because they have articles of incorporation, but none of the sections of the law would apply to religious practices such as communion. Communion and worship would have nothing to do with hiring, traffic stops, public education, testifying in court, etc.
Oh, yeah, take them OFF the bench ROUGHLY!
Odds are good you can't get a US Marshall or a County Sheriff out there to bust heads over Communion. Just not going to happen!
The reason why is that Robert Baker, the Catholic bishop of Birmingham, is generally considered to be a pretty good bishop. I can't speak to the Methodist or Episcopal ones, one way or the other.
Contrary to P-Marlowe's allegation, I'm sure all these pastors (in addition to being haughty looking bald faced liars) support abortion on demand and gay marriage, I know for a fact that Bishop Baker is not a supporter of either.
Having said the above, it would be a radical interpretation of the law to interpret it in such a way as is alleged in this blog entry:
The blog entry says: "the bishops have reason to fear that administering of religious sacraments, which are central to the Christian faith, to known undocumented persons may be criminalized under this law."
After repeatedly reading the law (linked above), the only section that I could see that would have any applicability to the ability to administer the sacraments would be this paragraph:
Section 13. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to do any of the following:
(1) Conceal, harbor, or shield or attempt to conceal, harbor, or shield or conspire to conceal, harbor, or shield an alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or any means of transportation, if the person knows or recklessly disregards the fact that the alien has come to, has entered, or remains in the United States in violation of federal law.
Of course, to harbor means to give shelter or refuge to.
The area that is of concern may be the recklessly disregards verbiage. That is a squishy term that could be up to interpretation. For example, is a Presbyterian pastor recklessly disregards the possibility that the parishioner may be illegal (as opposed to "knows"), if this parishioner only speaks Korean? (there are a lot of Korean Presbyterian churches around here, that's why I use this example)
In theory, I guess it might be possible to hypothesize that a person could go to confession, identify that he/she was an illegal, and then, if the priest did not immediately physically remove the person from the premises, the priest could be charged.
Likewise, the blog says about the lawsuit: "If enforced, Alabama's Anti-Immigration Law will make it a crime to follow God's command to be Good Samaritans."
Considering the above paragraph, I guess it is possible that if a person showed up in a church-run homeless shelter and happened to mention that he/she was an illegal, if the shelter did not immediately kick the person out onto the street, the employee of the shelter could be charged.
Both are pretty wild and (imho) unrealistic interpretations...but I guess they are theoretically possible.
As for providing other "good Samaritan" benefits, section 7 of the above-linked law states:
(e) Verification of lawful presence in the United States shall not be required for any of the following
(2) For obtaining health care items and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition of the person involved and are not related to an organ transplant procedure.
(3) For short term, noncash, in kind emergency disaster relief.
(5) For programs, services, or assistance, such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter specified by federal law or regulation that satisfy all of the following:
a. Deliver in-kind services at the community level, including services through public or private nonprofit agencies.
b. Do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the income or resources of the individual recipient.
c. Are necessary for the protection of life or safety.
(6) For prenatal care.
(7) For child protective services and adult protective services and domestic violence services workers.
The key is if those services receive public funding in any way (as is the case, at least with most modern Catholic -- can't speak to Episcopal or Methodist --services)
So, with the exception of a shelter that provides emergency housing to the poor (income verification needed), I don't see Good Samaritan issues being impacted all that much.
Now as far as the obligation to obey the civil authorities, we all remember Acts 5:29 But Peter and the apostles answering, said: We ought to obey God rather than men. Civil law cannot be used as a justification to disobey the moral law. Matthew 25 is pretty explicit on our responsibilities to the poor (as individuals, not used as justification for government policy).
Bottom line is that I would think it would be smart of Alabama to amend Law 2011-535 to include text along the following lines:
Bona-fide religious organizations are exempt from the provisions of the law regarding services rendered, provided:
The service rendered receives no funding, whether by way of contract or grant, from state or local governments
In other words, the Catholic, Episcopal, and Methodist churches would be best advised to turn back any government funding they receive for their services. They would have a whole lot stronger case to make if they did so.
Using the church to help drive government policy is fascistic. If they want to be in the world and also of the world then let them render unto Ceaser. I've not seen a judge yet that has interfered with legitimate church worship - maybe you have some examples that don't involve the use of illegal drugs, etc. but I'm not aware that's an issue.
Good job, thanks.
That paragraph has the same wording as the Federal Immigration law (which is not being enforced).
"Bona-fide religious organizations are exempt from the provisions of the law regarding services rendered, provided:
The service rendered receives no funding, whether by way of contract or grant, from state or local governments"
Yeah, but it's not there, which is a problem. The legislation as is overreaches, and will get stomped on by the courts.
Rather then passing a limited bill that would not only pass, and hold up in the courts, they'd rather pass this nonsense which prevents better bills from actually succeeding.
So why then have a bill that includes these things? Just complete nonsense and absolutely not needed.
Besides, this is a federal matter. Only the feds can and should police immigration, because otherwise there would be 50 different standards and CA could issue immigration waivers.
Just not there.
Frankly only religious professionals who imagine their places of worship to be BUSINESS first might imagine that this law applies to them.
It has not ordinarily been the practice of the state to consider Communion a regular meal ~ (I can hear even the Jewish judges tittering at that one) ~ there really isn't anything in this Alabama law that targets things that the federal laws don't.
All Immigrants are lawfully present and have an immigration visa. Any person who is not lawfully present cannot be here as an immigrant.
If you carefully read the 14th Amendment to the Constitution it does not restrict the states from regulating the conduct of those who are not here lawfully.
When it comes to citizens, who are all here lawfully, the 14th requires that they be treated identically to the way a state's own citizens are treated and, in fact, declares that an American citizen is a citizen of the state where he is a resident.
The second protected class consists of "the people" and a state is required to provide equal treatment.
Which means, of course, that the immigration authority derives from some other part of the Constitution ~ the 14th just doesn't do the job (other than that questionable "birth" thing.)
The Constitution does require Congress to provide uniform regulation regarding NATURALIZATION.
Note that closely ~ NATURALIZATION ~ and that does not say admittance to the nation, nor even to a state, nor even to the District of Columbia. The Congress is given power to restrict the "importation of such people"...... and that's right in the heart of one of those sections making slavery and the slave trade lawful in the states where practiced at the time.
So, where does the federal authority over illegal aliens come from? Or is that a state power that's simply been usurped in violation of the 10th Amendment?
Recalling that up to 1865 "The United States" was used in the plural sense, not the singular, one of the reasons for the strange/strained language about "uniform regulation" had to do with the fact that the nation itself had no boundaries apart from the boundaries of the sovereign states.
It still doesn't ~ sure, there's a Boundary Lines Commission ~ but that's just one of those "treaty deals" ~ we need one because "they" (other countries) want us to have one, but I doubt anybody would claim that a state boundary is subject to federal jurisdiction! Disputes over boundaries between states can be dealt with in the Supreme Court but there's no Executive or Congressional authority over those boundaries once a state is admitted.
Try as you might there's nothing whatsoever in the Constitution that excludes a state from dealing with persons not here lawfully!
"If you carefully read the 14th Amendment to the Constitution it does not restrict the states from regulating the conduct of those who are not here lawfully."
Actually the original constitution states that naturalization is a 'federal' matter. The federal government issues the visa to anyone here legitimately, and thus has the authority to enforce the visas issued by deporting anyone found in this country without one.
States have no say whatsoever as to who is issued a visa. This is an important principle.
"When it comes to citizens, who are all here lawfully, the 14th requires that they be treated identically to the way a state's own citizens are treated and, in fact, declares that an American citizen is a citizen of the state where he is a resident."
Yes, this is central to equal protection, which is why states can't pass legislation restricting the natural rights of citizens (though they often do).
As for naturalization, that's been part of Federal authority since the Constitution was enacted, even before the Bill of Rights, and the 10th amendment. The 10th specifies powers not otherwise enumerated, but immigration and naturalization is an enumerated power of the federal government.
The Constitution does not throw its hands up completely and leave the states without authority of any kind ~ it did, in fact, leave "importation of such persons" to the states AND then only restricted that with a TAX.
Hmm ~ yup ~ there's a darned good question concerning the federales authority to set immigration quotas ~ if that's not also linked to the issue of uniformity of process which is certainly imposed by the constitution.
Some of the things you imagine to be sanctioned directly by the Constitution, or through the doctrine of necessary implication ARE NOT, in fact, sanctioned, nor does that doctrine apply.
You'll find, instead, that the Supreme Court will refer to the IMPLIED POWERS and for that they'll turn to the predecessor standards ~ in this case those of the King of Spain, Philippe II/III as stated in the Treaty of London 1604 (that's our "founding founding document". I was just reading it last evening and the King of Spain dictated equal treatment of foreign and domestic merchants in the market place! He also dictated who was to be allowed in ~ and named the countries.
Mexico claims status as a successor entity to Spain in America. They have some treaties that suggest that to be a fact ~ where Spain agrees to recognize Mexico as an independent state.
Their history is a bit shorter than ours ~ they start out as Spain (in that 1604 treaty), then flip over to Mexico with the same rights and obligations with independence ~ even making the same land claims as Spain.
So, let's say 90% of the illegals are Mexicans. The Treaty of London of 1604 STATES that they will obey the civil and criminal laws of the countries where they enter.
I fail to see where any Mexican is exempt from the rules set forth in that treaty!
They simply can't come and go from the USA without adhering to the same laws we impose on our own citizens ~ you gotta' have a passport to get back in; they gotta' have a visa to get in. Without a visa they're not really here are they ~
I'm not arguing with you that there needs to be enforcement. So long as the state turns over those found to be here illegally to the ICE, then I have no issues with this.
The state, however, cannot violate citizen rights in order to investigate those who are here illegally. Fr'nstance, can't pull someone over randomly without having some indication of illegal status.
Nor do they have the authority to deport those here illegally. The federal government issues the visas and so the enforcement of the visas and their issuance falls on them.
As for quotas, I don't believe that there's any requirement, for or against quotas. There's nothing constitutionally that requires quotas, and in fact for the majority of the time of the republic, the nation had no quotas whatsoever.
Certain countries, Canada, fr'nstance, permits the provinces themselves to have some control over their own immigration. The same is not true of the states.
Going too far:
And he's going to pepper me with sermons about what state of sin ah'm in?
The real issue is the "judgment" of what constitutes a visa ~ and the idea is that since the federales create the visas they can read them ~ hence the use of the e-verify system for employment questions.
What we have going on today regarding those not lawfully here is a "customary practice" where a state hands them over to ICE and you will soon discover, I think, that a "customary practice" without clear cut constitutional backing an be dealt with by a state independent of federal authority. After all, think about it a second ~ if you need a visa to be an immigrant and you don't have a visa, then you are what? Are you a tourist? Where's your visa for that. Are you a student? Where's your visa for that. Are you a diplomat? Let's see your visa.
With no visa just what do you think you are doing?
Where is "here". The visa issued is for the entire United States of America. They do not issue visas to a specific state.
So yes, a state does not have the authority to evict someone from their state. They do have the authority to turn the person over to the federal jurisdiction, where they will be either deported or their immigration sorted out.
"and the idea is that since the federales create the visas they can read them ~ hence the use of the e-verify system for employment questions."
Rather then actually expend dollars enforcing illegal entry, the feds want the business owners to shoulder the cost wrt scrutiny.
You cannot get across the borders without consultation with a federal agent. The Federal government needs to control illegal entry, because if they are already in America, then the system has failed. That's like guarding the barn door after the horse has been stolen.
The US regularly issues VISAS to UN delegates and staff for specific states, parts of states, even right down to their travel routes. They do that with various foreign legations right here in the DC area.
Aside from foreign delegations?
You gots' to be a foreigner to need a visa!
Yeah but the point is aside from delegations, they don't assign visas to a state.
Look, just because something isn't done doesn't mean it will always be that way, or that it never was that way.
Lots of things can be done. We might even be able to IMPORT SUCH PERSONS ~ I don't see that the 13/14/15 th Amendments eliminated that particular clause.
The necessary implication is that we would be able to EXPORT SUCH PERSONS as well.!
You're probably right - sounds like an attempt to throw another lawsuit out there and hope one of them sticks
Ludicrous. Does it require the priest to say "Say 10 Hail Mary's and 5 Our Father's and show me your birth certificate"?
I was at mass a while back and during the sermon the visiting priest asked us all to support amnesty. I asked my (ex) lady at the time what the hell this speech has to do with a Mass service? She agreed (one of the few times I was "right" about something in her eyes, lol).
Our bishops need to learn quickly that social justice and democrat politics damage the church far more than anything else has done. Save the social justice for charity and volunteer work (as I do), not liberal legislation.
Illegal aliens is a criminal matter and should have 50 different State standards throughout the U.S.A. - that is the intent and purpose of having 50 different States - so that different things can be tried.
When one State makes it hard for illegal aliens to find work, drive, or otherwise reside within one State - they will flock to another State - and we will all see which State benefits and which State goes further down the tube.
The utter failure of the Federal government to live up to their obligation doesn't mean that the States need to also not live up to their obligations.
The question isn't what, "the state can do", but rather, "what is the constitutional role of the state with respect to immigration and naturalization".
This is a federal matter, so ultimately deportation and incarceration rests with the feds. That's constitutionally, their jurisdiction.
Having 50 state standards destroys the entire purpose of a visa, and that's why I'm arguing it's the worst argument possible. Now, you've given CA a blank check to hand out legal immigration vouchers for all who want them. Vouchers that would be good anywhere in the Union.
The Feds need to step up and enforce the law as it stands, otherwise, it's worse than no law at all.
Prior to 1917 and the great conservative Woodrow Wilson, there were no immigration restrictions.
There also wasn't any welfare. Why are conservatives arguing in favor of quotas and against the elimination of welfare benefits?
As for Amnesty, I agree with you that it would be the wrong thing to do without serious overhaul of the entitlement structure. If the spending were cut completely, and the only people who came were capable of supporting themselves and working, then I wouldn't have a problem with them coming to America.
The problem is that too many ride the gravy train.
I am not saying the State can say who can immigrate by themselves or that they can naturalize citizens by themselves - that is clearly a Federal role.
But they can and should enforce standards for checking eligibility for employment - drivers licenses - law breaking - housing - etc, etc.
CA is ignoring both State and Federal law already. They are a "sanctuary" State. That is their path. Let Arizona and Alabama find a their own path.
That is what having State governments is all about. And that sort of thing IS their jurisdiction.
The failure of the Federal government to live up to their obligations doesn't mean that the States should fail to live up to their own.
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