Immigrants take to the streets to push Congress to offer citizenship path

[AlphaCentauri]

Source: Canadian Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Demonstrators demanding a path to citizenship for an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants rallied around the nation Tuesday, hoping to spur Congress to act before the looming presidential primaries take over the political landscape.

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"If we don't act, then both the Democratic and Republican parties can go back to their comfort zones and do nothing," said Angelica Salas, director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles. "They won't have the courage to resolve a major situation for millions of people."

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Melissa Woo, 22, an American citizen who emigrated from South Korea, carried a Korean flag over her shoulder as she criticized politicians for "buckling at the knees."

"Us immigrants aren't pieces of trash, we're human beings," she said. "To be treated as less than human is a travesty."

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"Most of the undocumented people come here as a necessity of survival," said Rosendo Delgado, of Latinos United, one of the groups organizing the march. "For them, it's the only choice."



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[sabbat hunter]

1. military path/national service

I think a possible solution is that if you are here illegally, you agree to serve in the armed forces or other national service for a period of 5 years. after which time you become a citizen of the US. notice i said or other national service so please dont flame me.

[SayWhatYo]

2. Isn't that already the case?

[candice]

3. Maybe a militia of people could turn their own countries around...

..and make them livable. Coming here as an only choice is very desperate, indeed.

The U.S. subsidy for corn has destroyed many of the Mexican farms.

[rodeodance]

4. They had a great turn out in Milwaukee WI

[Megahurtz]

5. Why Aren't They Carrying American Flags If They Want to Be Here?

No offense, but that's just plain stupid.:crazy:
If I wanted another Country to let me in that bad I would carry their flag.