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Stafford proposes task force to determine effects of illegals Date published: 8/22/2007
BY KAFIA HOSH
Stafford County has joined the growing list of Virginia localities tackling illegal immigration. During its meeting last night, the Board of Supervisors proposed creating a task force that would evaluate the effects of undocumented aliens in Stafford. Supervisors also passed a resolution declaring English as the county's official language. When Prince William County recently denied services to illegal immigrants, some Stafford supervisors said they were inundated with phone calls from their constituents. The constituents were concerned that Prince William's undocumented aliens would eventually migrate south to Stafford. "I, under no circumstances, believe we should deny services to anyone in need," said Garrisonville District Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer, who first proposed the task force. "But, don't encourage people to come here, too." Dudenhefer said the task force will help identify the problems often associated with illegal immigration, such as a greater demand on health and human services. However, anyone who applies for assistance through the county's social services department must prove legal residency or citizenship. Undocumented aliens can qualify for a hospital stay through Medicaid. The only other county agency that can serve illegal immigrants is the Comprehensive Services Act, which works with at-risk children. But in almost eight years, the department assisted one undocumented youth, according to CSA staff. Supervisors want the task force to include representation from the county, school board, law enforcement and minority communities. The board passed the task "At least, in my opinion, it's a fair proposal," said Falmouth District Supervisor George Schwartz. "We have no data, no facts or figures. We don't know what's going on." "We're going to investigate this matter," added Board Chairman Jack Cavalier. "I think Mark's suggestion to form a task force is probably the right way to go." George Washington District Supervisor Pete Fields voted against the creation of a task force, arguing it could stigmatize some residents. "The end result can't help but result in the classification of certain people living in this county, separate of other people as a whole," he noted. "I can't support that."
Date published: 8/22/2007
I work as a driver for a restaurant chain that delivers, and you know, there is already an impact on Stafford by Central Americans, legal or not. Still, the housing market is making us a more and more urban area, as opposed to the rural bumpkin like past we had just 10 years ago. I know, I lived here. Welcome to our new legal neighbors, and to the Illegals, well, who can really tell who is legal or not. But I agree, you can't let a person die because they are undocumented, still, risk a lot I say.
I guess it's okay for me to just go out steal me some cars or rob some houses. It's all fine, I just want to support my family.
Please leave the country and apply for legal citizenship. I dont know your ethnicity, your religion, nor your gender. I dont know anyone that would object to your coming back if you did it legally. Leave and come back legally, and you will be welcomed. If you dont, I hope you get deported and prevented from coming back.
WE CAME HERE TO WORK TO SUPPORT OUR FAMILYS
THANKS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR YOUR SUPPORT
GOD BLESS YOU
100% of illegal immigrants are criminals....that is why they are called ILLEGAL! Deport them.
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