An illegal immigration rant, from a teacher's perspective
From an American school teacher - - -
"As you listen to the news about the student protests over illegal immigration there are some things that you should be aware of:
I am in charge of the English-as-a-second-language department at a large southern California high school which is designated a Title 1 school, meaning that its students average lower socio-economicand income levels.
Most of the schools you are hearing about-South Gate High, Bell Gardens, Huntington Park, etc.- where these students are protesting, are also Title 1 schools.
One hundred percent of the students in this school and other Title 1 schools are on the free breakfast and free lunch program. When I say free breakfast I'm not talking a glass of milk and roll --but a full breakfast and cereal bar with fruits and juices that would make a Marriott proud.
The waste of this food is monumental, with trays and trays of it being dumped in the trash uneaten. (OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK)
I estimate that well over 50% of these students are obese or at least moderately overweight. About 75% or more DO have cell phones.
The school also provides day care centers for the unwed teenage pregnant girls (some as young as 13) so they can attend class without the inconvenience of having to arrange for babysitters or having family watch their kids. (OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK)
I was ordered to spend $700,000 on my department or risk losing funding for the upcoming year even though there was little need for anything; my budget was already substantial.
I ended up buying new computers for the computer learning center; half of which, one month later, have been carved with graffiti by the appreciative students who obviously feel humbled and grateful to have a free education in America . (OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK)
I have had to intervene several times for young and substitute teachers whose classes consist of many illegal immigrant students here in the country less then 3 months who raised so much !!!! with the female teachers, calling them "Putas"(whores) and throwing things that the teachers were in tears.
Free medical, free education, free food, day care etc., etc., etc.
Is it any wonder they feel entitled to not only be in this country but to demand rights, privileges and entitlements?
To my bleeding-heart friends who want to point out how much these illegal immigrants contribute to our society because they LIKE their gardener and housekeeper and they like to pay less for tomatoes: spend some time in the real world of illegal immigration and see the TRUE costs.
Higher insurance, Medical facilities closing, higher medical costs, more crime, lower standards of education in our schools, overcrowding, new diseases etc., etc., etc.
As for me, I'd be glad to pay more for my tomatoes.
We need to wake up. The guest worker program will be a disaster because we won't have the guts to enforce it.
Does anyone in their right mind really think they will voluntarily leave and return?
There are many hardworking Hispanic/American citizens that contribute to our country and many that I consider my true friends. We should encourage and accept those Hispanics who have done it the right and legal way.
It does, however, have everything to do with culture: A third-world culture that does not value education, that accepts children getting pregnant and dropping out of school by 15 and that refuses to assimilate, and an American culture that has become so weak and worried about "politically correct" that we don't have the will to do anything about it.
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My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.
Sounds like the "American Dream"alright!
I don't now about how much we save on a tomato by putting up with this,I do know if I want a tomato I go to the store and buy it,period!
All the rest of this is big business and politicians getting votes to stay in power,that is all they care about,money and power,it is disgusting.
Sounds interesting, it would be great if the story could be substantiated somehow. Teachers name? a real article by a competent reporter? Pictures would be cool. Then we can resend it and not be embarrassed later, if it is found out to be made up, to satisfy someone's anti alien agenda.
A fascist bunch of Neo- cons running things and socialists pouring across the border. Do you see what I see what I see? There is going to be a breaking point. :uzi:
I don't know where and who this came from but, some of the points and assertions seem plausible.
Is it all about taxes and social security? Is the idea to have the immigrants both legal and illegal foot the bill for lost revenue in the coming boomer retirement years?
I suddenly agree BattleRifle. Having to deal with illegal aliens makes the price too dang high for all those Mexican-tended vegetables. Besides it just spreads Coliform bacteria to kids in Wisconsin. I'm going to eat more meat.
And Rogelk: They're ILLEGAL ALIENS, Immigrants are LEGAL. There is no such thing as "Illegal Immigrant"-- another newspaper fabrication. Heilung
Last edited by heilung; 10-20-2006 at 03:16 PM.
Reason: wrong word
And Rogelk: They're ILLEGAL ALIENS, Immigrants are LEGAL. There is no such thing as "Illegal Alien"-- another newspaper fabrication. Heilung
I encourage you to read a little more carefully.
My post simply raised the question about why our government is so liberal about immigrant policies, illegal or legal. The word immigrant is not exclusive to people who are legal, its definition is 'a person who migrates to another country'. You can do this legally or illegally.
I believe you are confusing this with the idea of calling illegals 'immigrants' and not making the distinction of their illegal status...which I did not do.
