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From S H (I'm not sure who this guy is or why he commented on my Facebook...)

July 21, 2010 at 7:15 pm

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YEAH! What part of ILLEGAL do you not understand?!?

While we're at it, let's have death penalty for parking violations... Mandatory life sentences for not mowing your lawn (after all, they're ruining my property value, and my home is my biggest investment...) (this part was my sarcastic comment - maybe a status update or comment on someone else's snarky remark)

You think this is about minor violations of law? I want you to go volunteer at a Houston area rescue mission while your there in Texas and meet the people who live there. Talk to them, learn about why they are there. See them every day.
What Mexico has done is not jaywalking. Go to it now :) Youll be richer for it.

Bill Cobabe

July 22, 2010 at 8:47 am

You presume much, S. Your ignorance is as embarrassing as it is pitiable. You don't know me, what I do, how I spend my time any more than you know the circumstances surrounding these people coming to our country. Illegal immigrants come from many places to Houston, not just Mexico. Your comment smacks of racism and arrogance that is beyond the pale.

Please save your hate and vitriol for those with whom you have a relationship (if any). You'll find no quarter here.

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