[StBernard] Construction burglary ring broken up by Sheriff's Office

[Westley Annis]

Come on ya'll.  I'm not for illegal immigration or anything like that, but
there are a lot of Mexican workers here that are legal and are helping us do
the dirty work that no one else will do.  I have some Mexicans that work for
me and they are U.S. citizens now with social security cards, or if not
citizens, they have green cards or paperwork to be here.  They are skilled
workers and work for a fair price.  They are not dirt cheap, but also not
rip offs like a lot of our own people are doing.  Many of our home grown
people are taking advantage and charging riduculous prices.  Maybe if you
guys were actually here rebuilding you would understand what I am talking
about.  We need all the help we can get.  I'm not talking about anything
illegal.  I want our borders secure for homeland security purposes and also
so we don't put added strain on our taxpayers and our tax dollars. But for
all of these illegal immigrants arrested for stealing and burgulary rings,
there are dozens more of honest hard working ones.  These you read about
give everyone a bad name.  Stop being so prejudiced.  Oh yeah, and another
thing, let our African American brothers and sisters have their day, MLK was
a peaceful man with a wonderful, christian message that we are all equal in
Gods eyes.  God loves everyone the same.  I know the complextion of our
parish has changed, but don't condem all for the actions of a few.  No one
is more sick of the crime and murder in New Orleans than the law abiding
black people that live in New Orleans.  That is my opinion.  
 
 
Laurie