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06-09-2005, 06:22 AM
Now in an effort to help you bring greater clarity and
understanding to the border crisis we attempt to dispel some of
the half-truths and outright lies that are being told the American
people regarding illegal immigration.
++Myth #1--Illegal aliens pay taxes that benefit our economy
Not true. Most illegals are paid in cash and therefore pay no taxes.
Even in instances where they do pay taxes (only possible if they
use a fraudulent social security number or tax ID) they don't pay
enough to cover their expenses.
A visit to any L.A. County maternity ward will give you ample
proof of this. There thousands of women each year have babies
free of charge (and many return to have more).
Additionally, the vast majority learn who to use the system to
acquire food stamps and financial assistance.
++ Myth #2--Illegals come to the U.S. for jobs to support their
families back in their homeland.
This is partly true. However record numbers of those illegally
crossing the borders are women and children! What' s more, there
are also record numbers of dead-beat dads who simply abandon
their families.
++ Myth #3--Illegals don't affect politics because they can't vote
Not true. The fact that they are counted in the census gives them
political power. Since representatives in Congress are fixed, it
creates a situation in state's that have a heavy influence of illegals.
Those "illegals" will likely be represented. As such, it takes away
representation from people in other states--people who are here
legally.
++ Myth #4--Illegals do the work that Americans won't do
Not true. Americans will do the work provided they are paid a
reasonable wage. But profit-greedy employers and corporations
are increasingly favoring cheap labor. Their profits soar, but at the
expense of American taxpayers who have to subsidize the labor
costs by supplying the illegal workforce (and their families) with
welfare, education, medical, housing assistance. Employers of
these people simply turn a deaf ear.
++ Myth #5--Illegal Immigration doesn't really affect me
Not true. As we have reported in the past, in non-border states like
Connecticut, North Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey, illegal
immigration is rampant. That means in each of these states,
benefits allocated to citizens are being taxed and stressed by
illegal infiltration. If the problem becomes severe enough (as in
California and Arizona) those services dry up. In both L.A., and
Tucson, AZ hospitals have been forced to close due to the
incredible strain of illegals.
+ + Your nation. Your borders. Your voice!
Because you share Grassfire's concern for border security, we
urge you to do two very important things:
First, take a moment to add your name to our "Secure Our
Borders" petition by clicking below. As you can see, we are
not against immigration, or even increasing the flow of legal
immigration. Our concern is the increasing flow of illegals,
and the threat to our security.
Click here to add your name to our petition:
http://www.grassfire.org/42/petition.asp?RID=3960059
After signing, we urge you to forward this message to 25-30
of your friends and family. This is not just a border state
issue. Rather, it is a national epidemic that needs immediate
addressing.
Grassfire is currently mobilizing tens of thousands of citizens who
want Congress to aggressively respond to this obvious security
threat. Over the next two weeks, we are urging those who have
already signed our "Secure the Borders" petition to help us rally
an additional 40,000 signers.
Once we reach the 200,000 threshold, Grassfire will take your
petitions directly to Congress and demand the voice of the people
be heard.
Thanks for taking immediate action with us.
Grassfire.org Alliance
P.S: Grassfire is continuing to build awareness and support for
secured borders. Please forward this message to your friends and
family, urging them to add their name to our "Secure Our
Borders" petition:
http://www.grassfire.org/42/petition.asp?RID=3960059
understanding to the border crisis we attempt to dispel some of
the half-truths and outright lies that are being told the American
people regarding illegal immigration.
++Myth #1--Illegal aliens pay taxes that benefit our economy
Not true. Most illegals are paid in cash and therefore pay no taxes.
Even in instances where they do pay taxes (only possible if they
use a fraudulent social security number or tax ID) they don't pay
enough to cover their expenses.
A visit to any L.A. County maternity ward will give you ample
proof of this. There thousands of women each year have babies
free of charge (and many return to have more).
Additionally, the vast majority learn who to use the system to
acquire food stamps and financial assistance.
++ Myth #2--Illegals come to the U.S. for jobs to support their
families back in their homeland.
This is partly true. However record numbers of those illegally
crossing the borders are women and children! What' s more, there
are also record numbers of dead-beat dads who simply abandon
their families.
++ Myth #3--Illegals don't affect politics because they can't vote
Not true. The fact that they are counted in the census gives them
political power. Since representatives in Congress are fixed, it
creates a situation in state's that have a heavy influence of illegals.
Those "illegals" will likely be represented. As such, it takes away
representation from people in other states--people who are here
legally.
++ Myth #4--Illegals do the work that Americans won't do
Not true. Americans will do the work provided they are paid a
reasonable wage. But profit-greedy employers and corporations
are increasingly favoring cheap labor. Their profits soar, but at the
expense of American taxpayers who have to subsidize the labor
costs by supplying the illegal workforce (and their families) with
welfare, education, medical, housing assistance. Employers of
these people simply turn a deaf ear.
++ Myth #5--Illegal Immigration doesn't really affect me
Not true. As we have reported in the past, in non-border states like
Connecticut, North Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey, illegal
immigration is rampant. That means in each of these states,
benefits allocated to citizens are being taxed and stressed by
illegal infiltration. If the problem becomes severe enough (as in
California and Arizona) those services dry up. In both L.A., and
Tucson, AZ hospitals have been forced to close due to the
incredible strain of illegals.
+ + Your nation. Your borders. Your voice!
Because you share Grassfire's concern for border security, we
urge you to do two very important things:
First, take a moment to add your name to our "Secure Our
Borders" petition by clicking below. As you can see, we are
not against immigration, or even increasing the flow of legal
immigration. Our concern is the increasing flow of illegals,
and the threat to our security.
Click here to add your name to our petition:
http://www.grassfire.org/42/petition.asp?RID=3960059
After signing, we urge you to forward this message to 25-30
of your friends and family. This is not just a border state
issue. Rather, it is a national epidemic that needs immediate
addressing.
Grassfire is currently mobilizing tens of thousands of citizens who
want Congress to aggressively respond to this obvious security
threat. Over the next two weeks, we are urging those who have
already signed our "Secure the Borders" petition to help us rally
an additional 40,000 signers.
Once we reach the 200,000 threshold, Grassfire will take your
petitions directly to Congress and demand the voice of the people
be heard.
Thanks for taking immediate action with us.
Grassfire.org Alliance
P.S: Grassfire is continuing to build awareness and support for
secured borders. Please forward this message to your friends and
family, urging them to add their name to our "Secure Our
Borders" petition:
http://www.grassfire.org/42/petition.asp?RID=3960059