Immigrants plan new "May Day" rallies

Who are they gonna register to vote?
If you arent a US citizen,you cannot vote.
Are they gonna try and register illegals?
Or just citizens?
Are they gonna ask for proof of citizenship before they register someone?

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Who are they gonna register to vote?
If you arent a US citizen,you cannot vote.
Are they gonna try and register illegals?
Or just citizens?
Are they gonna ask for proof of citizenship before they register someone?

Obviously, we are registering US citizens.

From my experience, a significant proportion, perhaps more than half (although there is no way to tell) of people who attend these marches are US citizens.

Many of US citizens at these rallies are progressive Americans (like myself). Others are citizens who have friends or family they care about. Others come because they are upset by what they feel is racism from the anti-"illegal"-immigrant crowd. There are a lot of US citizens of Hispanic descent who come to support their communities.

People who are politically active progressives are already registered.

These voter drives to make sure the other folks are registered. US citizens who want to help undocumented family members, or citizens who are mad enough or concerned enough to come out for a rally sometimes haven't taken the time or understood the importance of registering.

Loyalty Day, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America


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America was founded by patriots who risked their lives to bring freedom to our Nation. Today, our citizens are grateful for our Founding Fathers and confident in the principles that lead us forward. On Loyalty Day, we celebrate the blessings of freedom and remember our responsibility to continue our legacy of liberty.

Our Nation has never been united simply by blood, birth, or soil, but instead has always been united by the ideals that move us beyond our background and teach us what it means to be Americans. We believe deeply in freedom and self-government, values embodied in our cherished documents and defended by our troops over the course of generations. Our citizens hold the truths of our founding close to their hearts and demonstrate their loyalty in countless ways. We are inspired by the patriotic service of the men and women who wear our Nation's uniform with honor and decency. The military spouses and families who stand by their loved ones represent the best of the American spirit, and we are profoundly grateful for their sacrifice. Our country is strengthened by the millions of volunteers who show deep compassion toward their neighbors in need. All citizens can express their loyalty to the United States by flying the flag, participating in our democracy, and learning more about our country's grand story of courage and simple dream of dignity.

The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of each year as "Loyalty Day." This Loyalty Day, and throughout the year, I ask all Americans to join me in reaffirming our allegiance to our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2007, as Loyalty Day. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in this national observance and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day as a symbol of pride in our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

I have never been much for empty patriotic displays... especially the type that tends to stop people from thinking for themselves...

ebrown_p wrote:

I have never been much for empty patriotic displays... especially the type that tends to stop people from thinking for themselves...

is the 4th of july an empty patriotic display ?

what i dont understand is why they didn't take advantage of the fact that so many illegal immigrants were in one place at one time and round them up and throw them the hell out....