Dragging in a topic from downstairs…

Immigration: the GOP candidates for California Gov. have opinion pieces in the paper today. Here is front runner Meg Whitman’s:

Meg Whitman: immigration reform, with respect

It’s an issue vital to California, but we must debate it without becoming divisive.

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While I am a strong proponent of legal immigration, I am 100% opposed to granting amnesty to immigrants who entered the country illegally. It is the wrong policy for California, it is the wrong policy for America, and it is grossly unfair to those immigrants who have followed the law to obtain legal status.

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I have been criticized for opposing Proposition 187, which was on the California ballot in 1994. It is true that I am opposed to cutting off public education and healthcare services to immigrant children. I do not believe that kids should be punished for the sins of their parents

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Apparently from the comments, the “base” does not approve:

Thanks Meg, I now know, 100% that I will not vote for you.
cjhanely (03/27/2010, 7:14 PM )

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Meg - Between your position on illegals and your praise for VAN JONES - THE COMMUNIST - you do not have my vote!
nujohn53 (03/27/2010, 7:09 PM )

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I had high hopes for Meg Whitman, but I have a problem with this column because she basically accuses one side of racism—three times. If she felt that racism existed (true everywhere) and that it was substantial in political terms (not true), she could have denounced racism without pointing fingers. That was very immature and irresponsible of her. What does she think motivates the Americanized people who are also against folks from their native countries coming here illegally? She needs to get serious and stop grandstanding at the expense of constituents.
WM55 (03/27/2010, 6:01 PM )

[gasp! “racism” in the immigration debate - who could have guessed?]

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Whitman seems to be just another McCain-style RINO, with perhaps more understanding of economics. I want to see the roster of governors and the
halls of Capitol Hill, as well as state legislatures, filled with true Conservatives, not panderers to PC-ism and to assorted militant minorities. We need to beef up both e-verify AND our physical borders, enforce English (fire employees who speak any other language on the job, get rid of multilingual forms, ballots and voice menus); millions will self-deport, AND millions will be actively deported. Our borders, language and culture need to, and will be, preserved and enforced. A great place to begin is at treasonous immigration rallies. Police at all levels need to be authorized to inquire as to legal US status of any and all persons routinely apprehended (e.g. by traffic cops). Also deport that illegal Auntie of the African Socialist tyrant (the America-hating, liberty hating statist in the ‘W’H). And states must fight for the 10th amendment and against Washington tyranny by him and his Chicago-mobster minions and occupation government. And THAT is also the type of governor we need here! otherwise, Meg, you and your ilk will soon be presiding over a failed state, its golden brand in tatters. Good luck with your ‘Latinos with shared values’ when the actual movers and shakers of CA move their businesses and selves elsewhere.
Occidentalus (03/27/2010, 3:35 PM )
[Well, well, perhaps there is racism in the immigration debate?]

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Meg is pandering to Hispanics. I say no to Meg. She didn’t even vote, and now, she’s running for Governor? Consider Steve’s strong approach to illegal aliens; compare it to Meg’s politically correct balderdash. Believe in Steve; vote for Steve.
ZurgBuzz (03/27/2010, 2:22 PM )

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