Tuesday, May 01, 2007

The Immigration Debate: Your Comments

Reaction Text : Why should Sheriff Bizzell be allowed to make such observations, when Don Imus is reprimanded for making similarly racist comments? We should not allow stereotypes to be taken factually, since the stereotypes, that I do not personally advance, speak very negatively of Mr. Bizzell’s county. Maybe we should take some time to learn of other people’s lives and cultures before passing judgment and enhancing thoughtless ideology.

Reaction Text: Maybe Sheriff Steve Bizzell and Sheriff Donnie Harrison should tell the fed that these prisoners are terrorist suspect, maybe then they will listen. Also maybe the sheriffs shoul contact the NY police dept. I know that they deport immigrants that break other laws (not the law of being here illegally). Laws like stealing, drugs possesion, domestic violance, etc.

Reaction Text : In regard to the ignorant comments that Steve Bizzell made earlier today, it is without hesitation that I may call him an ignorant pig. Not all immigrants are Hispanics; and not all Hispanics are Mexicans. It is rude and offensive for him to make such derogatory comments. As a public figure and leader of his community, he ought to be more conscious about the words he chooses to use. Comparing immigrants, and more specifically Mexicans, to cows does not seem, but is rather, rude and uneducated.

Reaction Text: Your so much advertised news story about the cost of immigration in NC was such a fiasco. I was expecting a “special report” in depth about it you barely addressed the really issues. It lacked balance. To really address the issue you need to look at both sides. Th true costs to the State and the benefits/tax contributions by undocumented immigrants.

Reaction Text : Could you avoid airing racist opinions by local authorities (Sheriff Steve Bizzell) that just feed the prejudice and ignorance of North Carolinians. Not all Mexicans are illegal and not all the illegals immigrants are from Mexico. I look forward to see more news addressing immigration issues and I hope you can do a better job researching and documenting, as well as showing balance.

Keep your comments and feedback coming!

Jason
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