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CAUSA forum informs public about immigration reform
Abstract:
By Yadira Gutierrez
The Daily Barometer
A forum was held Sunday at the Corvallis Public Library to address immigration reform, which gave community members and OSU students a chance to voice their opinion and become knowledgeable on the subject.
The informational forum was put on by the non-profit organization CAUSA, which, when translated from Spanish, means "cause....
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jon-paul
posted 11/04/09 @ 12:20 PM PST
If 'CAUSA' really wants to do some good - in a real world sense - then the organization should start by looking at the source of the problem rather than use politically incorrect language to justify what amounts to simply 'wants.'
It irritates most Americans when such language as 'immigrant rights' is used. There is an inherent entitlement and empowerment that exists when stated that way. The article even mentions "For Andrea Miller, an organizer for CAUSA, it had to do with supporting those who support illegal immigrants."
Let's be straight: Are we addressing individuals who have broken U.S. law by being here? We realize that Oregon/Washington does have extenuating circumstances with guest worker programs, as does Maryland; however, in Maryland laws have not been broken.
And finally, we do appreciate Mr. Lopez' comments; however utopian they may seem, they are nonetheless real issues that should be investigated, albeit, not by the U.S.A. or any agency thereof, period.
We firmly believe that in order for real and true immigration reform to happen in this country, and we understand the grassroots approach, although it is not being used here. The United States needs to redefine the entire 'Immigration and Naturalization' processes; get control of the horrendous Visa processes; minimize the amount of immigrants seeking to locate to this Nation; now, that's grassroots reform. Thank you.
Oh yes, I'd like to compliment the writer of the article, it was very well-constructed and great reading.
It irritates most Americans when such language as 'immigrant rights' is used. There is an inherent entitlement and empowerment that exists when stated that way. The article even mentions "For Andrea Miller, an organizer for CAUSA, it had to do with supporting those who support illegal immigrants."
Let's be straight: Are we addressing individuals who have broken U.S. law by being here? We realize that Oregon/Washington does have extenuating circumstances with guest worker programs, as does Maryland; however, in Maryland laws have not been broken.
And finally, we do appreciate Mr. Lopez' comments; however utopian they may seem, they are nonetheless real issues that should be investigated, albeit, not by the U.S.A. or any agency thereof, period.
We firmly believe that in order for real and true immigration reform to happen in this country, and we understand the grassroots approach, although it is not being used here. The United States needs to redefine the entire 'Immigration and Naturalization' processes; get control of the horrendous Visa processes; minimize the amount of immigrants seeking to locate to this Nation; now, that's grassroots reform. Thank you.
Oh yes, I'd like to compliment the writer of the article, it was very well-constructed and great reading.
Andrea Miller
posted 11/10/09 @ 8:45 PM PST
I appreciate the Daily Barometer's coverage of our event.
However, I find that the article misrepresents what I presented.
"One audience member asked the speakers to explain why immigration reform would be important to the country. For Andrea Miller, an organizer for CAUSA, it had to do with supporting those who support illegal immigrants."
I find this paraphrase to be confusing and a misstatement of what I said about why immigration reform is important.
During this point in the presentation, I pointed to the economic importance of immigration reform. One point that I made was that our economy depends on the labor of undocumented immigrants, yet it is often the case that undocumented workers are paid very low wages and those that work in the fields as migrants are given sub-standard living arrangements.
However, I find that the article misrepresents what I presented.
"One audience member asked the speakers to explain why immigration reform would be important to the country. For Andrea Miller, an organizer for CAUSA, it had to do with supporting those who support illegal immigrants."
I find this paraphrase to be confusing and a misstatement of what I said about why immigration reform is important.
During this point in the presentation, I pointed to the economic importance of immigration reform. One point that I made was that our economy depends on the labor of undocumented immigrants, yet it is often the case that undocumented workers are paid very low wages and those that work in the fields as migrants are given sub-standard living arrangements.
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Michael R. Woods
posted 11/03/09 @ 8:01 AM PST