U.S. Sen. John McCain tells David Gregory of Meet the Press that Gov. Jan Brewer is wrong when she says most illegal immigrants are drug mules, but that she’s right when she says the violence along the border has increased because of the drug cartels.
He also says that kidnappings in Phoenix are out of control. The numbers may indeed be high, but it’s important to keep in mind that the high number of kidnappings doesn’t stem from people being snatched off the streets and held for ransom; instead, illegal immigrants are held against their will by their smugglers until their debt is paid off, which leads to kidnapping charges when the drop houses are busted. It’s hardly a good situation, but it gives a false impression about the dangers of Phoenix—which isn’t good when it comes to our tourism industry.
Here’s the message Republicans are sending about Arizona: There are gun battles in the street and you could be snatched by a drug cartel if you dare to visit. If I were on the East Coast, I’d be planning my western vacation in California or Las Vegas. And if I were in the tourism business, I’d be worried that my industry was being throttled by the GOP.
This article appears in Jun 24-30, 2010.
“…the high number of kidnappings don’t (sic) stem from people…”
(Posted by Jim Nintzel on Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 8:18 AM)
multidimensional yep, yep, yeps on this, the latest from Jim Nintzel/TW/Wick…
Thanks for the grammar help, Red Star. Fixed.
What is the argument here? every single alien “BROKE THE LAW!” Our Government, Republican & Democrat, have allowed the invasion of 30 million criminals and is the largest invasion of any Nation, in direct violation of Article IV, Section IV of our Constitution.
This refusal to abide by our Constitution should be classified as Treason as grounds for IMPEACHMENT & trials for Treason!
Not only have they allowed the invasion, they force American tax payers to pay Billions of dollars to provide Welfare, Prison, Educate the invaders children,free medical care, at the same time the invading horde break numerous laws, massive document fraud, & are destroying our schools, hospitals, communities, culture and standard of living while Robbing, Raping, Killing & Assaulting American Citizens WAKE UP PEOPLE! They walked,rode,swam and drove over here, they can do the same going home! taking thier anchors with them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btj6IeOFkis…
http://immigrationcounters.com/
http://www.ojjpac.org/memorial.asp
http://www.immigrationshumancost.org/
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2010…
http://www.newswithviews.com/Wooldridge/fr…