Texas Town Says: No Renting to Illegals
Aug 27th, 2006 by Mark
Farmer’s Branch proposes law to make it illegal to rent to illegal aliens.
Illegal aliens are commonly and WRONLY referred to as immigrants. They are not, they are invaders. Beyond that, it’s none of their damn business what laws we pass.
As usual the criminals err illegal aliens and their supporters, are upset about this law. Too bad. If you don’t like our laws, then go back to your own country. If you live here, and don’t support this law, then you need to get a new country.
On one side were Hispanics — angered by Councilman Tim O’Hare’s proposal to crack down on illegal immigrants — who demanded fair representation and the council-man’s resignation.
On the other were mostly Anglos, supporting the proposed measures and calling for illegal immigrants to leave the country.
So let me get this straight, they — being mostly bigots and racists — want a councilman to resign for proposing a law that restricts landlords from renting to people who are not supposed to be in our county, or in his city? And why is that ONLY “Hispanics” were angered at the law, but MOSTLY ANGLOS were not? Hmmm. Could it be the protesters are racists? Clearly they are, as well as being anti-American.
Go home if you don’t like it. If you live here, then get your head on straight. No one, NO ONE has the right to invade our country and live freely. They are criminals, and it’s time to treat them like it. They should be hunted down, and returned expeditiously out of our country. Do not pass go; do not pass go; get the hell out and stay out.
The usual collection of moonbats are on top of this.
Will Harrell, director of the ACLU of Texas, said earlier Monday that the organization would sue if the city does pass such ordinances.
Representatives from the League of United Latin American Citizens and other groups last week also threatened lawsuits upon learning that Farmers Branch was considering ordinances restricting illegal immigrants.
“We definitely are going to engage this one,” Mr. Harrell said. “It’s painfully unconstitutional, hateful and grotesquely poor public policy. … Hopefully, City Council reason will prevail. If not, we will meet them squarely in the courtroom.”
How is it Unconstitutional? Defending America is now unconstitutional?
The hate is spilling over into business.
“We wouldn’t want to do business with a city that is so racist,” said Elizabeth Villafranca, whose husband owns Cuquita’s Restaurant in Farmers Branch.
There is a letter to the editor below that responds directly to this woman. How sad that people like this actually believe this nonsense. Just racism, pure and simple. If you want to contact them you can call here: 214 823 1859.
update 0900 – Aug 27 2006 : I believe this is the editorial that sparked the letters below. Notice the name on the editorial. I have also found an article from Denton Record Chronicle.
I’m going to give Tim O’Hare the benefit of the doubt.
~~ Macarena Hernández
Dallas Morning News Editorial Columnist
… and that is just the start, you can imagine the rest of the hate filled diatribe. My guess is Farmer’s Branch doesn’t care what the left wing Dallas Morning News thinks; nor should they.
Is “Dallas Morning News editorial columnist” code for “race bating bomb thrower”? I think so.
Other cities have done the same, or are considering similar. Are they racists, also Macarena?
Those ideas, by council member Tim O’Hare, were borrowed from ordinances adopted by Hazelton, Pa., and under consideration by cities in California, Florida and elsewhere
How about the Mayor Pro-Tem?
Mayor Pro Tem Ben Robinson had more ideas. He suggested that the council also consider prohibiting the assembly of day laborers; requiring contractors to abide by all federal laws, including immigration laws; and having police who question the residency papers of people they encounter on traffic stops or accidents make copies of those documents and submit them to immigration officials.
Backlash to Dallas Morning News hate editorial
Below are letters to the editor of Dallas Morning News (subscription).
Letters for Sunday: The battle of Farmers Branch
05:35 PM CDT on Saturday, August 26, 2006
Kudos to O’Hare’s courage
Thanks to Tim O’Hare for having the courage to not only voice but to act upon what the majority in our country believes should be done.
As a naturalized citizen, I find the use of American symbols to support illegal immigration appalling. Yes, Hector Flores, the Statue of Liberty indeed must be crying as she sees this invasion deteriorating the core of our nation.
Yes, this is a nation of immigrants: Immigrants who respect its laws. Immigrants who learn its language. Immigrants who respect its values.
Juan A. Baldor, Irving
Editorial misses the point
Re: “Attention, Washington – Immigration isn’t Farmers Branch’s battle,” Wednesday Editorials.
Washington is constitutionally responsible for securing our borders. States and cities also are responsible for protecting their citizens.
On Interstate 35E, you can get a speeding ticket from a Texas Department of Public Safety or Farmers Branch police officer. It’s a federal highway, governed by national speed laws.
We already have a federal law that allows local officers, with training, to enforce immigration laws.
If Farmers Branch chooses to deny business permits to businesses that employ, aid or abet “illegal immigrants,” it reduces the “jobs magnet” to its community. Employment permits do not overstep a city’s authority. It’s up to a city to protect its interests, similar to zoning ordinances it already enforces.
Why not do this the “American way” and have a referendum on these proposals? Or there could be a legal vote to replace those who don’t have the courage to do what is right for their city.
Gary Eppink, Garland
Only racism on other side
Re: “Residents clash over illegal immigrant plan,” Tuesday Metro.
We were dismayed to see the photograph of a woman and her daughter holding a sign asking if Farmers Branch is racist. We attended the Farmers Branch City Council meeting Monday, and this woman was the only person with a sign regarding race.
My family has frequented Cuquita’s Restaurant. We enjoyed the food and friendliness of the staff and try to support local businesses, when possible. No one at the meeting made racist remarks, as illegal immigration is not about race. It is about abiding by our laws.
Now we can no longer patronize Cuquita’s because we do not want to support a racist business.
Jim and Linda Subjeck, Farmers Branch
Is this the Christian thing?
At the Web site of Tim O’Hare’s law firm, I notice he seems to be a member of several Christian law groups, such as the Christian Legal Society and Christian Trial Lawyers Association, as well as many other Christian groups.
The CLS motto is “Seeking Justice with the Love of God.” The CTLA states, “Exemplifying Christ-like character in their homes, office, courtrooms and communities.”
Jesus must be proud of Mr. O’Hare’s attempt to pass Draconian laws to marginalize, dehumanize and segregate Latino immigrants as second-class citizens in Farmers Branch.
David Ramirez, Dallas
City stands for rule of law
Re: “FB studies tough provisions aimed at illegal immigrants,” Monday news story.
Congratulations, Farmers Branch, for taking a stand on illegal immigration. Finally, a city not afraid to publicly admit illegal aliens are ruining its schools, property values and tax base. Every city should follow your example.
Please don’t cave to threats from LULAC or the ACLU. Do they think the people who enter this country illegally are upstanding, educated and law-abiding people?
Lois Cossack, Lewisville
Shocked by divisive debate
I have been a proud Farmers Branch resident for 26 years, and the vituperative exchange at the City Council meeting was shocking. I’ve never witnessed such divisiveness.
Our city is 60 years old, with the problems of any middle-aged suburb in the 21st century. There must be a better way to examine our aches and pains than to throw open the doors to the exchange we saw Monday. I propose city leadership return to the “Forward Farmers Branch” effort from the 1980s that led to development of a comprehensive plan long before neighboring communities explored this idea.
Business and neighborhood representatives, as in the first effort, could be assigned to examine different aspects of our city, with a view toward what the future could be with proper planning.
If we don’t make an adjustment now, the only future I see is filled with conflict and dissension.
Kathleen Matsumura, Farmers Branch
O’Hare for higher office
Tim O’Hare’s wisdom is wasted as a Farmers Branch City Council member. I’m ready to print up “Tim O’Hare for President” bumper stickers! We need more men with his courage to speak up and take back our country.
Nancy Holzwarth, Dallas
I’m moving to this town
I’m thinking of moving to Farmers Branch. It’s about time cities and states began doing what our federal government is afraid to do.
Taxpayers are tired of paying for the services of illegal immigrants, seeing home values fall and making these criminals feel like kings and queens.
As far as Domingo Garcia’s racist threats, I say bring them on. The cost of litigation would be a drop in the bucket compared to what illegal immigration already costs legal taxpayers.
Dan Senkow, Wylie
Finally, a politician gets it
If Tim O’Hare is a racist, line me up behind him for the PC pie-throwing contest. He speaks the truth.
Illegal immigrants have helped the service industry sector enrich itself at the expense of our neighborhoods. Those of us in this ground war in America see it. A populist revolt is sweeping our nation because of taxes without representation in Washington.
There is an easy solution, of course: All elected representatives should live in middle-class neighborhoods and have to send their children to the dumbed-down public schools.
Within a year, there will be a flurry of immigration reform statutes that have teeth, not just PC gums.
Tammy Swofford, Irving
At least some people get it. Hey George Bush, get a clue!
Why are we the bad guys when we just want them to assimilate into this American culture by learning to speak English, educating themselves to compete in the job market, getting away from the welfare systems that are supporting them, and becoming an asset to this economy by paying their fair share of taxes. Oh, that would require becoming legal immigrants and actually require working for a living instead of having 5 babies in 5 years!!!Oh stupid me!!
It’s simple Judy, liberals blame America first for EVERYTHING that is wrong in the world. We are the cause of all poverty, too rich, too free; so we must be “equalized.”
Ironically they point out how our ideals (e.g. Freedom of Speech etc…) as laudable. Hypocrites, all.
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Hey i have to agree with what is being said only beacuse right now i am angry. i lived in my apt for the last 8 yrs and i worked here as manager and all of a sudden my job is taken by an illegal who cannot speak english, and i am getting put out of my apt so she can be comfortable with my job, huh are you kidding me? hell yes if you wanna say racist then be it , but until one takes your job and put you in a very hard spot then nothing you say about racism can or will wxist to me. NEXT STOP(IMMIGRATION) did any one really think i was gonna loose the roof over my head, and my job and let this broad still live in the complex, NOT.