2006-09-30 14:55:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Concerned citizens for the most part.
I saw live footage on Link TV where some citizens have to carry guns or leave them open and accessible in their kitchen or front room. Because of some crossing over--who take what they want (not all-but enough). And I know someone personally who must do this, This is no way for any citizen to have to live. There is no excuse for no protection to the people here. And their County refuses to face it. This is sad.
The Minutemen (of all races) have helped some of them. This is only right since our Government and theirs won't.
2006-09-30 15:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They make a pointed effort to screen for violent people or racially motivated people. The Minutemen have done a great job of getting people aware of the issue, can't solve a problem 'til you know you have one, and they don't condone or promote violence.
That's what the whole thing is about, getting people to kind of see that there's a Big Problem with what's going on with immigration these days, they said a LOT of people got arrested last year, they expect even more this year, and that's why it was SO important for Congress to pass the fence bill. That's not perfect either, that's only 700 of 2,000 miles, but it's a start. Now we'll have to see how long it takes to get built, whether they claim they're out of money, or something like that. Any way you slice it, the voters want results on this one, the Minutemen have done their part, now it's time for us to do ours.
Support the US Border Patrol!
2006-09-30 15:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by gokart121 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Concerned citizens that are actually taking a stand. Hats off to the Minutemen, we need more citizens with that kind of spirit, devotion and drive.
2006-09-30 15:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by 75160 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are concerned citizens that work very hard to keep racists out of their ranks.Under no circumstances does a member stop or detain any one their only duty is to report location to the Border Patrol,then the BP takes action.Members are told to not engage in any conversations with illegals,to ignore taunts and insults.
They are made up of all kinds of people,doctors,lawyers,blue and white collar workers of all colors.White,brown,black and yellow and red.Also of ranchers like myself here in Arizona its a very well run machine and its not a racists group no matter what you have heard.There is a very difficult criteria that must be achieved by all members and they must pass a criminal and a physiological tests before being accepted as a member. Do not believe the untruths you have heard about the Minute Men.
2006-09-30 14:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Concerned Citizens. They don't seem to be filtering illegal immigrants by race when deciding whether to stop them or not.
The Minutemen are actually doing what is required of Citizens. They are upholding the Constitution when Government is failing in its duty. Remember, the Constitution is a set of orders We The People made. If our servants do not obey, we must enforce its mandates. Such as defense of the borders...
2006-09-30 14:57:18 · answer #5 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
They are neither, the are patriots. There are a lot of concerned citizens out there, but only a few willing to put themselves in harms way and provide a much needed service.
Anyone calling them racists is demonstrating the fiber of their own character.
2006-09-30 15:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by Colorado 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Concerned Citizens. Do you think they would allow a group of whites to come across the border without some action? Not a chance.
2006-09-30 15:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Some of the Minutemen are Hispanics.
2006-09-30 14:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by scarlettt_ohara 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I think that there may be some racists sprinkled in there but for the most part concerned citizens. Their actions got the National Guard involved didn't it? I mean come on, this is a matter of national securtiy isn't it?
2006-09-30 15:07:36 · answer #9 · answered by po8t1 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Concerned citizens. I agree with Gokart!!
2006-09-30 15:04:18 · answer #10 · answered by «»RUBY«» 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋