Posted: 3/31/2006 5:46:20 AM EDT
I borrowed this from another thread. As usual, W_W has some great thoughts. I'm wondering though, how many of us continually support the myriad businesses that knowingly utilize an illegal immigrant work force? I have another thought. I was sitting with a bunch of co-workers who were angry about the immigration issues, not to mention that it's mandatory that every single able bodied employee at my work has to be on hand for the 4-10 protest. Vacations are cancelled, lives inconvenienced, people are coming in on their day off. While everyone was talking about the border and immigration issues, talk finally turned to lunch, and everyone ended up going to La Canasta at 17th Ave. and Van Buren. As much as I like Mexican food, as much as I like getting fast food when I'm on the go, as much as I like having a lawn service, as much as I like getting my car washed and detailed, I have decided not to knowingly use the services of illegal immigrants. No more IHOP, no more going out to any Mexican or Chinese restaurant, no more drive through. I don't intend to do this on 4-10, but instead intend to do this from now on. The thing that kills me is the employers who give these people jobs. I might not agree with illegal immigration, but I also can't blame some poor person from Mexico wanting to come here and enjoy our work and out standard of living. Perhaps one of the saddest things is that we so readily support these businesses with our money, all the while disagreeing with and being angered by the immigration problem. Outside of the grocery store, which is kind of a necessity, I'm trying to phase out any place that I support financially that hires illegals. I think shooters and patriots as a group need to look at ourselves and figure out all the places we spend money that foster the environment that illegals thrive in. How hard would it be to stop using these things? I make it a point to see what corporations support gun control, and I avoid those places and products that lend financial support to anti-gun causes. That means no AMC movies, no Ben and Jerry's, no more Hallmark cards during holidays, I no longer buy Levis, I won't shop at 7-11, and I avoid Time Warner publications and films. There are a lot of things I like that I won't have anything to do with. I can certainly boycott places that have an obvious illegal immigrant workforce. Will I miss Mexican and Chinese food? You bet. However, I feel better. I would encourage others to do so. By the way, for those who do not visit the NRA blacklist, here is a link: NRA Blacklist |
What you stated above has been my position from day one.It has been misconstrued to mean other things,but we'll leave at that.
I think this is ONE thing you can do, to tell everyone in gov. -from city to state- that you are pissed about and are willing negatively affect the economy..................... if they do not act to stop illegal immigration.They (local gov) will in turn put pressure on the Federal government to get on the ball. Like with gun law,there is no need to even pass more laws.What they have to resolve is to enforce existing ones. Good luck on the boycott.You need to get active and mobilize as many people as you can, so it is effective. |
What can you do? I went to a nice Stone fabricator and bought granite countertops and stone backsplash for my kitchen. But when a crew of dudes that don't speak English shows up....  Certain trades are now dominated by mexican workers. |
