What do you think about what the governer of Mass. is doing?

Question

I think it is great. Sorry I didn't post the article, but it is on the front page of Yahoo.

Answer 1

I don't see what is so great about it at all, just more law breaking scumbags running free on the streets. I have no problem with immigrants, but I believe "illegal" immigrants says it all.
They should be arrested, but not jailed here, deport them as you find them. I don't want my hard earned tax money to be paying for even 1 illegal immigrants meal in prison.

Answer 2

You think its great?!?! Are you an illegal immigrant? They are breaking our laws and you think its great that they arent arrested? This is outrageous. I believe that same governor is the same one who wants to give illegal immigrants money for college! What the hell is going on in this country? I cant believe that this is tolerated. By the way, gangs such as M13 are made up of illegal immigrants and they are very brutal. They are mostly out west right now but dont think that they arent going to spread through out the country as time goes by. Just another reason we are running out of time about this whole issue.

Answer 3

how can you justify breaking one law isn't as bad as another. this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. don't arrest illegals... their illegal. but why don't we just kill illegals on site, if we did this they would be running back across the border, problem solved


come here legally I'll open my arms and hug you
come here illegally and I'll spend the 19 cents on a nine mill round of justice

Answer 4

I'm against it. However, I think when Romney entered into the agreement in the waning days of his administration, he knew full well that his successor would rescind it.

Posturing, both of them.

Answer 5

Why do people complain over petty s**t like illegal immigrants eating poor food in jails?Are people aware that rich people that own ocean front property get FREE government money when their homes suffer damages from landslides,earthquakes,etc.That is welfare money to the RICH.NO LOANS,NO INTEREST-FREE MONEY! Why don't WE ever hear any complaints when we let the Government use our tax dollars to fix up wealthy persons recreational homes FOR FREE?You are aware that they own mansions too.RIGHT?

Answer 6

This??? Isnt the govorner supposed to be looking out for there state,I mean protecting citizens from illegals? Who are law breakers?He says troopers are better spent working with local communities to combat violence,drug abuse and gun traffiking. The fact is its the illegals causing those problems,read the facts.Try reasoning with your brain and not your heart. http://www.immigrationcounters.com/


The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Department
State House Boston, MA 02133
[phone]


DEVAL L. PATRICK
GOVERNOR

TIMOTHY P. MURRAY
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 11, 2003 CONTACT:
Kyle Sullivan 617-725-4025
Cyndi Roy 617-725-4025
Jose Martinez 617-725-4025



GOVERNOR PATRICK ESTABLISHES NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON CONVICTED CRIMINALS, RESCINDS STATE POLICE IMMIGRATION PLAN
New Federal-State Policy to Bolster Public Safety Across the Commonwealth

BOSTON– Thursday, January 11, 2007 –Governor Deval Patrick today rescinded a policy established by former Governor Mitt Romney that would have allowed Massachusetts State Police Troopers to detain illegal immigrants. Governor Patrick rejected the policy, saying that the time and effort of state police troopers are better spent working with local communities to combat violence, drug abuse, and gun trafficking.

Also today, Governor Patrick directed Public Safety Secretary Kevin M. Burke to negotiate a Memorandum of Agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Corrections and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that will allow specially-trained corrections officers in two state detention facilities to perform limited immigration law enforcement functions, including initiating deportment proceedings against convicted criminal illegal immigrants.

“With all that the State Police have to do to enforce the laws of this Commonwealth, I do not believe that it is either practical or wise to ask them to enforce Federal laws as well. That is the job of the Federal government, and it should be done by the Federal government,” said Governor Patrick. “At the same time, I do believe that convicted criminals housed in our prisons who have violated immigration laws should be turned over to Federal authorities for appropriate handling, including deportation. Today’s MOU directs the correctional authorities to do just that.”

“I applaud Governor Patrick’s decision to terminate the current agreement,” said Secretary Burke. “Our State Police personnel need to remain focused on their primary mission of ensuring the public’s safety and the agreement, as written would likely have diminished their capacity to do so.”

Select corrections officers at MCI Concord and MCI Framingham will receive four weeks of special training from ICE officials that will include immigration law, the scope of their immigration officer authority, civil rights law, and federal and international rules regarding the treatment of foreign-born prisoners. These highly qualified officers and their work will be monitored by state and federal officials.

As part of the agreement, the administration will establish an educational outreach campaign for communities across the Commonwealth that will allow residents to understand how the new program will work so that families of those inmates who might be affected by this agreement have a full understanding of their rights and responsibilities.

Similar agreements have been signed with state corrections departments in California, Florida and Arizona, where the program has led to a significant cost savings.

Answer 7

No, I don't think it's great at all. What's next - we quit arresting theives? Rapists? Murderers?

Answer 8

How are we suppose to read your mind on what Mass is doing. Can't you even suppy a bit of information.

Answer 9

maybe all the illegals will move to massachusettes lets hope so.

Answer 10

Like there are any Mexicans in Massachusetts...