The Change They Seek - John Wahala

May 16, 2009

By John Wahala

The gathering here in Washington, D.C., had the predictable themes: an internationalist orientation; an array of Soviet-style paraphernalia; and the relentless recitation of Cesar Chavez's dictum, "Si se puede!" After an introduction in Spanish by the Rev. Noemi Mena, the protesters got a rousing exhortation by the Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, who called on all Africans, Latinos, and Asians to march together demanding justice. It was not clear if the reverend was seeking ethnic solidarity to impel an amnesty or some sort of restructuring of the entire political order. Whatever the intention, his remarks were representative of the general tone of the day-an ostentatious disdain for the rule of law that has come to symbolize the immigration rights movement. One protester even waved a sign that proclaimed, "End Domestic Terrorism, Stop Raids and Deportations."

Imagine how inappropriate it would be for thousands of New Yorkers to illegally resettle in Guadalajara, wave American flags in the streets, and demand rights to which they have no legal claim. Yet this is what millions have done every May Day in cities across the country for the last several years. And while it should be obvious to those participating, these displays have galvanized opposition to their cause. But the organizers of these events simply cannot help themselves. Many, like the former head of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, have extremist backgrounds and see mass immigration as a vehicle for transformational change. For them amnesty is part of the larger goal of ensuring unending and uncontrolled immigration, which will fundamentally alter America's institutions. In this worldview, the individual immigrant, whether legal or illegal, is just a pawn. And the more radical elements on parade represent the movement's true intention.

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	The Change They Seek - John Wahala May 16, 2009 By John Wahala The gathering here in Washington, D.C., had the predictable themes: an internationalist orientation; an array of Soviet-style paraphernalia; and the relentless recitation of Cesar Chavez's dictum, "Si se puede!" After an introduction in Spanish by the Rev. Noemi Mena, the protesters got a rousing exhortation by the Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, who called on all Africans, Latinos, and Asians to march together demanding justice. It was not clear if the reverend was seeking ethnic solidarity to impel an amnesty or some sort of restructuring of the entire political order. Whatever the intention, his remarks were representative of the general tone of the day-an ostentatious disdain for the rule of law that has come to symbolize the immigration rights movement. One protester even waved a sign that proclaimed, "End Domestic Terrorism, Stop Raids and Deportations." Imagine how inappropriate it would be for thousands of New Yorkers to illegally resettle in Guadalajara, wave American flags in the streets, and demand rights to which they have no legal claim. Yet this is what millions have done every May Day in cities across the country for the last several years. And while it should be obvious to those participating, these displays have galvanized opposition to their cause. But the organizers of these events simply cannot help themselves. Many, like the former head of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, have extremist backgrounds and see mass immigration as a vehicle for transformational change. For them amnesty is part of the larger goal of ensuring unending and uncontrolled immigration, which will fundamentally alter America's institutions. In this worldview, the individual immigrant, whether legal or illegal, is just a pawn. And the more radical elements on parade represent the movement's true intention. Center for Immigration Studies Blog This entry is in the following archive(s): John Wahala \| Opinion More Immigration Stories From John Wahala The Change They Seek - John Wahala May 16, 2009 By John Wahala The gathering here in Washington, D.C., had the predictable themes: an internationalist orientation; an array of Soviet-style paraphernalia; and the relentless recitation of Cesar Chavez's dictum, "Si se puede!" After an introduction in Spanish by the Rev.... Continue Reading More Immigration Stories From Opinion 'Secure'?: Another New Definition from Secretary Napolitano - Janice Kephart May 16, 2009 By Janice Kephart On Wednesday, the House Homeland Security Committee conducted a hearing on the 2010 budget priorities of the Department of Homeland Security. The budget was submitted to Congress on May 7, 2009 as part of the President's $3.5... Continue Reading Secure Fences Work at White House - Jon Feere May 16, 2009 By Jon Feere Open-border advocates often claim that fences don't work. Why, then, does the White House have a secure, dual perimeter fence (both metal and 'virtual') and limited points of entry-with officials doing quick background checks at each? Answer:... Continue Reading Pandering by the ADL - Stephen Steinlight May 16, 2009 By Stephen Steinlight Notwithstanding the most incontrovertible survey data - findings so solid, consistent, and devastating not even the most naïve multicultural Pollyanna can be in denial regarding the fanatical anti-Semitism pervasive among the world's 1.3 billion Muslims - the... Continue Reading On E.J. Dionne's 'Buying Time on Immigration' - Stephen Steinlight May 16, 2009 By Stephen Steinlight Before giving E.J. Dionne two cheers for the quotient of candor in his Washington Post column 'Buying Time on Immigration,' plus three cheers for calling for greater decency in the immigration debate, and a well deserved rap... Continue Reading The Change They Seek - John Wahala May 16, 2009 By John Wahala The gathering here in Washington, D.C., had the predictable themes: an internationalist orientation; an array of Soviet-style paraphernalia; and the relentless recitation of Cesar Chavez's dictum, "Si se puede!" After an introduction in Spanish by the Rev.... Continue Reading
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