Another - you cant make this up

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Hey, Easy there Chief....don't go picking on the "Jewel of the North Shore".....Some of us have roots there

No offense intended... but the area I had to go to, along with the neighborhoods I passed on the way made me question the common sense of my vendor for being based in the area.

[Fly Rod]

Lynn was known for the city of sin

Lynn, Lynn the city of sin, you don't go out the way you came in.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

No offense intended... but the area I had to go to, along with the neighborhoods I passed on the way made me question the common sense of my vendor for being based in the area.

Just messin around...I know the place is a bit of a Chithole...That's why I moved out.

I don't know what he's vending but....Lynn has GE and North Shore Community College, is right on the Commuter Rail, is a quick 20 minute ride into Boston, Property is cheap, Labor is cheap, More Liqour licenses and Greek Sub Shops per capita than any other town on the north shore....and a 2 am Bar Closing Time....

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Lynn was known for the city of sin

Lynn, Lynn the city of sin, you don't go out the way you came in.

Geesh, if you're gonna say it....ya gotta say it right.

Lynn Lynn, City of Sin, You never come out the way you went in..

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by spence

Who would clean the house?

-spence

Someone Legal, perhaps not as cheaply.

Originally Posted by spence

Considering there are 12 million or so illegal aliens in this country, you'd think a sense of priority would place a housekeeper who's here simply to improve her life pretty low on the list.

Come in the front door legally and make a better life. This country cannot afford to not educate our kids, feed our citizens, protect our country, give everyone health care, social security, and then let everyone in the world wanting to make a better life a sneak across a border to do it. We're almost broke, we cannot afford to be the gift that keeps giving.

Originally Posted by spence

I think this is intended for those caught in the process, not for those already here, unless sufficient evidence existed to make a case...which is highly unlikely.

-spence

Immigrants can be classified as illegal for one of three reasons: entering without authorization or inspection, staying beyond the authorized period after legal entry, or violating the terms of legal entry.[54]
Section 1325 in Title 8 of the United States Code, "Improper entry of alien", provides for a fine, imprisonment, or both for any immigrant who:[55]

1. enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or
2. eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers, or
3. attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact.

The maximum prison term is 6 months for the first offense and 2 years for any subsequent offense.

Where is the ambiguity?

[spence]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Someone Legal, perhaps not as cheaply.

That was a joke.

Come in the front door legally and make a better life. This country cannot afford to not educate our kids, feed our citizens, protect our country, give everyone health care, social security, and then let everyone in the world wanting to make a better life a sneak across a border to do it. We're almost broke, we cannot afford to be the gift that keeps giving.

That's not the point. I'm all for better control of our borders, but from her perspective...she was just trying to make a better life.

Where is the ambiguity?

I don't think she could be charged under this section of code as she's already here...

-spence

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by spence

That's not the point. I'm all for better control of our borders, but from her perspective...she was just trying to make a better life.




-spence

Spence - every criminal is "just trying to make a better life"

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Spence - every criminal is "just trying to make a better life"

Well, that's a stretch.

The simple fact is that most Americans, if put in her position, would have done exactly the same thing.

That doesn't mean it's right (legally speaking) mind you, but there are moral implications to be factored in. I've heard of a saying in South America that you "can't fault someone for trying to get by" and to some degree this is reflected in the US. Would you fault a parent for stealing to feel starving children?

I'm not sure it's really that easy to relate.

-spence

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

No offense intended... but the area I had to go to, along with the neighborhoods I passed on the way made me question the common sense of my vendor for being based in the area.

I agree