U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce supports illegal aliens taking rebuilding jobs
Tags: illegal aliens, rebuildingWashington, DC–(HISPANIC PR WIRE)–October 19, 2005–In response to recent comments by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin regarding Mexican workers and their efforts to the clean-up and rebuilding of the city, the Unites States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) issued the following statement:
“At a time when this great country has united to lend a helping hand to those affected by the ravages of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the USHCC, finds the recent public statement by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to be offensive, divisive and highly inappropriate.
Mr. Nagin’s reference to ‘make sure that New Orleans is not overrun by Mexican workers,’ published in the Friday, October 7th edition of The Dallas Morning News, is simply unacceptable during a time of national unity…
"National unity", at least to me, refers to citizens of the U.S. That does not include illegal aliens. And, it shouldn't include those who put their race before their country and their fellow citizens.
Watch this attempt to confuse the "Mexicans" Nagin was referring to with something quite different:
Mexicans represent the fastest-growing segment of the American population
That's true: there are millions of illegal aliens from Mexico here. However, that's probably not what they were referring to. Instead, they were referring to all people of Mexican descent under the "Mexican" banner. And:
…Mexican-Americans have fostered a rich and strong legacy in this nation. Some of our most prominent civic and business leaders… are of Mexican descent…
Nagin wasn't referring to "Mexican-Americans" or those of "Mexican descent". He was referring to illegal aliens from Mexico. At least we know that the USHCC is confused about their priorities.
Anyone who'd support illegal aliens taking rebuilding jobs that should go to Americans should reconsider their citizenship options.
