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V. Barbarino · 01-10-2007, 11:39 PM

America to Blame for Illegal Aliens Turning to Crime, Latino Advocate Says

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Americans are to blame for some illegal immigrants becoming serial crooks because "they're picking up those bad habits of cheating, of drinking and drugs," according to an official of a prominent Latino advocacy organization.

Jesse Diaz of the League of United Latin American Citizens made the claim on Monday during an interview on Dallas talk radio station KRLD, and then repeated them on Tuesday to WFAA-TV.

Diaz was discussing a federal study of 100 illegal immigrants with arrest records. The study found they had each been arrested and released six times on average.

• Monitor the disorder on the border at FOXNews.com's Immigration Center.

When questioned about how living in America is responsible for them becoming serial lawbreakers, Diaz stood by his remarks, arguing that conservative Catholic values learned in Mexico start to break down once immigrants are in the U.S.

Diaz pointed to an increase in teen pregnancies and broken homes in the immigrant community and also blasted the wearing of baggy pants.

Diaz's remarks caused shock in the Dallas area, immediately lighting up KRLD phone lines.

"My mouth just flew open," said one listener upon hearing the comment.

KRLD DJ Jay McFarland questioned the accuracy of Diaz's claim.

"If you have to break the laws to get here initially, what respect are you going to have for our laws," he said.

Diaz claimed the study of 100 illegal aliens with criminal records was flawed, which prompted him to speak out.

"It teaches them to hate immigrants, and the majority of these immigrants are good people," Diaz said.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency also critiqued the study, calling it neither statistically significant nor objective. ICE however also pointed out that more than 355,000 criminal aliens have been deported since 2003.

mr.miami · 01-11-2007, 01:33 AM

Funny how it is everyones fault, but there own. :

I really dont see why they just dont pick up all the illegals that are protesting and ship them out.

pod · 01-11-2007, 05:17 AM

Yeah, Mexico, etc. are bastions of morality.

slamminshaun · 01-11-2007, 07:56 AM

They commit a crime just to get here in the first place.....and that's MY fault????

01-10-2007, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
V. Barbarino MegaJunkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 11,845	America to Blame for Illegal Aliens Turning to Crime, Latino Advocate Says Registered members do not see ads. Register or logon for a better view. America to Blame for Illegal Aliens Turning to Crime, Latino Advocate Says Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Americans are to blame for some illegal immigrants becoming serial crooks because "they're picking up those bad habits of cheating, of drinking and drugs," according to an official of a prominent Latino advocacy organization. Jesse Diaz of the League of United Latin American Citizens made the claim on Monday during an interview on Dallas talk radio station KRLD, and then repeated them on Tuesday to WFAA-TV. Diaz was discussing a federal study of 100 illegal immigrants with arrest records. The study found they had each been arrested and released six times on average. • Monitor the disorder on the border at FOXNews.com's Immigration Center. When questioned about how living in America is responsible for them becoming serial lawbreakers, Diaz stood by his remarks, arguing that conservative Catholic values learned in Mexico start to break down once immigrants are in the U.S. Diaz pointed to an increase in teen pregnancies and broken homes in the immigrant community and also blasted the wearing of baggy pants. Diaz's remarks caused shock in the Dallas area, immediately lighting up KRLD phone lines. "My mouth just flew open," said one listener upon hearing the comment. KRLD DJ Jay McFarland questioned the accuracy of Diaz's claim. "If you have to break the laws to get here initially, what respect are you going to have for our laws," he said. Diaz claimed the study of 100 illegal aliens with criminal records was flawed, which prompted him to speak out. "It teaches them to hate immigrants, and the majority of these immigrants are good people," Diaz said. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency also critiqued the study, calling it neither statistically significant nor objective. ICE however also pointed out that more than 355,000 criminal aliens have been deported since 2003.

01-11-2007, 01:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
mr.miami CoolJunkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,873	Re:America to Blame for Illegal Aliens Turning to Crime, Latino Advocate Says Funny how it is everyones fault, but there own. : I really dont see why they just dont pick up all the illegals that are protesting and ship them out. __________________ Mr.Miami formerly known as Sr.Miami formerly known as Mr.Miami.

01-11-2007, 05:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
pod Non Sufficit Orbis Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 26,147	Re:America to Blame for Illegal Aliens Turning to Crime, Latino Advocate Says Yeah, Mexico, etc. are bastions of morality. __________________ cold beer and dirty girls

01-11-2007, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
slamminshaun CoolJunkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,580	Re:America to Blame for Illegal Aliens Turning to Crime, Latino Advocate Says They commit a crime just to get here in the first place.....and that's MY fault???? __________________ No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher - Miyagi

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