Is Mayor Louis Barletta (HAZLETON) Justified?

Question

A review of arrest records in the city over the last six years
shows that the number of arrests of Hispanics
seems in line with the city’s booming Hispanic population
over the same period.
However, data indicates
that violent crime among Hispanics
is disproportionately high.

Barletta has estimated that the city’s Hispanic population
now stands between 7,000 and 9,000,
comprising anywhere from 23 to 29 percent
of the city’s 31,000 residents.

Hispanics accounted for just 3 percent
of the city population in 2000,
when Hazleton’s total population was about 23,000,
according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of Hispanic arrests for violent crimes
rose from 14 percent in 2000 to 35 percent in 2005;
conversely, the percentage of non-Hispanic arrests
for violent crime dropped from 86 percent in 2000
to 65 percent in 2005.

My Question :
Is Mayor Barletta Justified In Passing Legislation
That Will PROVE
To Protect And Serve His Constituency

From A Known Criminal Element
In His Jurisdiction ??

For All You OSTRICHES
The Legislation
Is Aimed At DENYING ILLEGAL ALIENS From Housing And Jobs In His City

I Believe You're Right ibelieve

I Hear Ya Trip

WTF???

I Hear Ya Trip

WTF???

Thanks Zoe

Your Post Has Provided That
Not Only Is The Mayor JUSTIFIED
He Is NOT ALONE In His Stance

Answer 1

Have a look at Texas->FARMERS BRANCH, Texas.Holding signs that read "America was formed by immigrants" and draped in American flags, more than 300 protesters Saturday denounced a city proposal that would prohibit landlords from leasing to illegal immigrants.The proposal by City Councilman Tim O'Hare would also make it tougher for illegal immigrants to work in the Dallas suburb, penalize businesses that employ undocumented workers and make English the city's official language.

Protesters scolded the proposal as a racist initiative that would single out Latinos, who make up about 37 percent of the city's population, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures from 2000. Organizers of the rally emphasized that immigrants, regardless of status, pay taxes when they shop, rent or buy a home in Farmers Branch.

"If we're of a certain color, they're going to point their finger at us," said Jose Gomez, a 42-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen.

Opponents rallied outside City Hall as about two dozen counter-protesters staged their own demonstration nearby. One counter-protester was led away by police after getting in a verbal confrontation with an opponent of the proposal.

Families with children and college students rallied in temperatures topping 100 degrees, chanting for O'Hare to resign while marching in front of City Hall. Leaders also urged attendees to become citizens and register to vote.

O'Hare, who was not seen at the rally, and a city spokesman did not immediately return calls to The Associated Press.

Counter-protesters carried signs reading "I place all persons in the USA illegally under citizen's arrest" and "Como se Dice illegal en Espanol?", which translates to, "How do you say illegal in Spanish?"

Supporters of the O'Hare proposal said the measure would fix problems with health care, education and crime in the city.

"They're taking our jobs, our homes," said Debbie Rawlins, 48, of Farmers Branch. "There's unemployment partly because of the Hispanics. The lady that took my job is Hispanic and she's bilingual."

City Council members heard from constituents earlier this week on whether Farmers Branch should approve the measures, but no formal decision was made.

The provisions echo those passed last month in Hazleton, Pa., where council members voted to fine landlords who rent to illegal immigrants and deny business permits to companies that employ them. The American Civil Liberties Union and other activist groups have filed a lawsuit against the ordinance.

Protesters said bringing the same proposal to Farmers Branch would lead to erosion of basic civil rights. Magaret Donnelly, a Farmers Branch immigration attorney, said she notified the city that she plans to sue if the proposal is adopted.

"Do you know any U.S. citizens who carry an ID. card showing they are U.S. citizen?" Donnelly said. "Do they go around carrying a birth certificate? What about naturalized U.S. citizens, do they go around carrying a passport?"

The protest was organized by many of the same community leaders who arranged the Mega Marcha in downtown Dallas in April. Tens of thousands crammed into the streets to urge federal lawmakers to pass immigration reform that would legalize an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.

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Answer 2

JD, Mayor Barletta is and elected official, he is doing what the citizen of his town is asking him to do, is he justified- well in my opinion yes, he was elected to do a job and he is doing what the people elected him to do..how often does and elected official do their jobs?

Mayor Lou Barletta of Hazelton, Pennsylvania is sick and tired of illegal aliens in his city and he vows to enact the toughest crackdown on them in the United States. He is being prompted by the murder of a man by illegal aliens and a 14-year-old illegal alien shooting a gun at a playground. People in the city are complaining that they're afraid to walk the streets in this old coal town with the massive influx of illegal aliens and crime.

The city's population has shot from 5% Hispanic to 30% Hispanic in only 6 years. While not all are illegal aliens, there is suspicion that a large majority are and they've brought drugs, gangs, crime and graffiti to the city that was formerly a quiet town.

Hey, guess what though? The racist group La Raza is already threatening lawsuits over the crackdown on illegal aliens.

Answer 3

You as well as I know the truth beyond the shadow of a doubt and have a little fun with it so why ask me a Q like this? I'm a little insulted JD! Just kidding, as you know! Rock on man , more power to you! I'm starting to get the point action thing but it's tough sometimes because I just can't believe there are so many dumb ***" take my $hit" kinda people out there! WTF has to be the common reaction to the immigration issue among common Americans.

Answer 4

How can Hispanics justify their cause, when their presence causes a increase in crime ?

Are their any Hispanic cival rights leaders out there preaching any " real world" ethics ?

Answer 5

Even without this data I think he is justified and I am contributing to the legal fund. I think he could have drafted the ordinance better, but I'm just grateful he tried. He mentioned education costs in one of his interviews, and that really rings home with me.

Answer 6

So What are you saying ? If a Hispanic commits a crime give them a Slap on the Bum and send them on their way !? a Criminal is a Criminal... no matter what race creed they are..

Answer 7

Not only was he justifed, he is in line with federal law which will come out. I recall an article that said there were signs in NYC telling them to move there to begin with.

Answer 8

I think he is justified since the feds aren't doing anything, they don't care about our towns, their are many towns in the south they are taking over, and that area is not Aztlan, so what the hell are they doing down their.

Answer 9

Mr. Jd.........Daddy says we are moving to that fine City as soon as possible. Daddy says Illegal Mexicans have taken his future and need to be stopped. Fine Mayors like this need to weed out the illegal Mexicans and bring America home. Mr. Jd, do you think there are many jobs in Hazelton? My Daddy needs one, he can't find one due to illegal Mexicans. Do you think that mayor can help him find one?

Answer 10

very justified i know this from personal experience. illegals try and take over american towns we grew up in!