This past week, Hazleton (PA) mayor Lou Barletta (R) drew national attention to his little city of 23,000 by signing into law his own version of an Immigration Reform Act. Under his new guidelines, in an attempt to "take back the city from the hordes of illegal immigrants who are dominating the city with crime and a declining economy," any illegal found can be arrested and handed over to federal INS officials; all governmental documents will be printed in English, and English shall be the official language of the metropolis; and any landlord renting to illegals, or any employer hiring illegals shall be subject to fines and/or imprisonment. (The Constitutionality of this new law is now up for debate within Pennsylvania Superior Court.)
Following up on the hub-bub, the Scranton Times-Tribune newspaper decided to devote their daily "Roving Photographer" poll question to the topic. The photographer interviews 6 individuals and asks for their feedback to a specific inquiry, Saturday's being, "Should English be declared the official language of PA?"
Answers one man: "No. It should be English and Spanish. Since I moved here, I think it would be easier for the Spanish to get a job or a G.E.D." --Saint Alvarez, Scranton (PA).
First, Alvarez, huh? Gee, I wonder what his heritage is.
Second, "Since you moved here?" Uh, could I see your green card, please?
Third, Yeah, like you're all that, singlehandedly making it possible for Hispanics to get jobs and an education!
Another individual, Tim Roxby of Scranton, responded to the question: "Yes. I think it should be a federal law. It's the country, not just one spot. If we went to certain areas down in Mexico, they wouldn't be speaking English. And places like in Iraq."
...Huh??? ...DIZZYING logic there, Roxby!
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