In a calculated political stunt for the Sunday morning talk shows, Rep. Luis Gutierrez was arrested along with a group of protesters outside the White House. Luis Gutierrez’s arrest won’t keep him from appearing on Face the Nation Sunday to slam Arizona’s new Immigration law.
As the Democrat from Illinois was speaking to a group of May Day protesters in Lafayette Square, he decided to cross the street and join a group in front of Barack Obama’s house. He joined the group at the fence and sat down, waited on police to ask him to move which he refused to do. He was then arrested.
Rep. Luis Gutierrez warned that he and the group of about 35 protesters would not move unless either they were arrested or immigration reform was signed. The event was a carefully planned act of civil disobedience. Now Gutierrez will go on Face The Nation with Bob Schieffer to talk about his stance on immigration.
As the Congressman from Obama’s home state was led away in handcuffs to much fanfare, he wore a tee-shirt that said “Arrest me, not my friends.” Others wore shirts that read “Arrest me, not my family.” Rep. Luis Gutierrez’s arrest caps a volatile week in which the immigration issue was at the forefront.
May 1st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Ahh yes, the traditional moonbats right of passage.
Catch and release.
May 1st, 2010 at 5:18 pm
What Micky said…lol!
May 1st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
If this nincompoop is in Arizona the authorities should pull him over and ask him if they can see his papers.
May 1st, 2010 at 6:32 pm
I think this is so……. unfair! This is why are founding father created The Constitution to protect OUR FREEDOM.
May 1st, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Gee Lorenzo..
You’re talking about American citizens, I’ll assume
May 1st, 2010 at 7:07 pm
out with the illegals check out group here
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=123449151001795 they come too our country for hand outs we pay for everything there education there health care and there food and homes get rid of the vermin
May 1st, 2010 at 7:22 pm
guess you forgot where you came from, huh micky? just because maybe you weren’t around to see your family members struggle to get to this country so you can be where you are today, you feel like only YOU can call yourself a “real American?” if that’s not the case, and you did witness their trials and tribulations, shame on you for forgetting them so quickly. perhaps there wouldn’t be so many illegal immigrants, from Latin America in particular, if they didn’t make the legalization process so difficult. These people are here to make a living, to survive. have you seen what it is like to LIVE (not vacation) in some of these countries? you would not stand by and watch your family members die of hunger, would you? as far as those who commit crimes while in the US illegally… why does everyone try to act like this country would be perfect & crime-free without them? that is simply a joke.
May 1st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Most immigrants from years past came to this country LEGALLY, and if illegal at the time it was minimal, not 15 million people like today.
If they didn’t make the legalization process so difficult? That’s a joke! We are a nation of laws that people like you can care less about. As a matter of fact, try this illegal immigrant situation in Mexico and tell me what happens. Foreigners like Mexico’s president and Shakira have some nerve telling us Americans how we should feel about seeing our laws get broke, our police over worked, and our jobs being taken from us!
Yeah, i’ve seen what it’s like to live in some of these countries, and it’s their governments fault. They should be fighting their government, NOT OURS! Have you seen the degree of corruption in some of these countries? I have, my father-in-law was a government official in a Latin American country and he told me some wild stories!
This country like any other country isn’t perfect, but we don’t need the added baggage that illegal foreigners bring here. They have to go home, we don’t want any of you here! Get it? Do you understand? We don’t want any of you here!
May 1st, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Hmmmm Wonder if our tax dollars will pay his attorney and fees?
Money should have been spent to SECURE the BORDER not for this pinhead who garners publicity
May 1st, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Hopefully someone watches this closely to make sure he pays his own d&mn attorney fees!
May 1st, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Why would anyone even consider negotiating with anyone that never gets around to keeping their word on any of the immigration laws of the past? What would be the point? This is like the people that got caught by their own rules while playing games as children. Every time they would get caught in one of their old rules they would start in on a big speech for a new rule. They never would pay up on being caught on the old rule. Just what are we still doing dealing with these liars?
May 1st, 2010 at 8:05 pm
a little bitter, ron? you don’t want “any of us” here? who said i’m illegal or a foreigner at all? i am a law abiding American citizen with an open mind, not a close minded, self-righteous bigot.
May 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Not bitter at all, I just love and respect my country. I am not concerned with your status, and the “open mind” thing is played out. I have more college degrees than carter has liver pills, and a wall full of books. Been to various places around the world and my wife at one time was illegal. So keep the “open mind / closed mind” and self righteous drivel to yourself.
And if your next comment or question is related to why I am the way I am even though I married a foreigner I will preemptively tell you this: what I believe is good for me on a personal level is my personal choice, but I will not impose my personal choice on others, the country, or the laws we have in place.
May 1st, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Why is a representative from Illinois concerned with Arizona? I’m from Illinois and feel I’m not being represented like I should be.
This may be national news but it’s not a national issue…it’s an Arizona issue. If the people of ARIZONA have a problem with the law THEY should challenge it! Not, the person who is SUPPOSED to be representing me in ILLINOIS!
May 1st, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Frankly, the whole “they take American jobs” is getting old. Don’t put the blame on illegal immigrants; however, do put the blame on AMERICAN companies that HIRE them. We are definitely due up for comprehensive immigration reform and Congress needs to act immediately on this issue. . .
By the way, we all have our opinions here, let’s just respect each other and debate with out insulting one another.
May 1st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
History is certainly cyclical. Immigrants are welcomed when the economy is booming and labor is needed; they are unwelcomed when jobs are scarce and the economic growth is slow or negative. A nation has to control the logistics of immigration for the good of its citizens. At this point, without a coherent and effective Federal policy, I don’t think Arizona had any other choice but to enact this law. Right now, they are paying through their noses for the problems related to illegall immigration. That’s why over 60% of Arizonians approve this law, and the percent is probably higher but people don’t tell that publicly because of fear of being branded as racists.
May 1st, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Gee I have’ntseen this word in a long time.Can anybody tell me what LEGALLY means?
May 1st, 2010 at 10:17 pm
@ #15 Allie,
The illegals taking our jobs is getting old? I don’t think so. Go ask the guy who has a mortgage, car payment, and kids in college who’s job was given to an illegal that lives in an apartment with 14 other illegals paying $50 a week (which includes food) and able to work for half the price. There are some sleazy business owners who will employ these illegals in the blink of an eye to get ahead and look out for #1, but the illegal is still taking a job from an American.
The only reform we need is to enforce the law.
@ #17 L Rivera,
I’ve stayed consistent on my position about illegal immigration through good and bad economies. Our laws don’t change with the economy. Although I am for deportation, I am also for a guest worker program that allows foreigners to come for so many years, work, then allow someone else to take his or her place and have a chance at making some money in an orderly fashion.
May 1st, 2010 at 10:19 pm
And also Allie, I blame the government for not enforcing the Labor laws so companies refuse to hire illegals out of fear of punishment.
May 1st, 2010 at 10:48 pm
well… my parents brought me to this country when I was 5 years old for a better life.
What about me?? I didn’t choose to be illegal. I cant go back to mexico, this is all I know. I feel like this is my country. I love this country.
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 am
Karla said: “well… my parents brought me to this country when I was 5 years old for a better life.
What about me?? I didn’t choose to be illegal. I cant go back to mexico, this is all I know. I feel like this is my country. I love this country…….Gee Karla sounds like your parents breaking the law is causing you some problems,but playing the victim card no longer works as America has and is being invaded. Your parents were soldiers in that invasion.If you are upset it should be with your parents who DID put you in this position. And yes you can go back to mexico as you are here illegally.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:04 am
If an illegal alien took your job you should consider going back to school.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:41 am
So according to your logic, an American who has a noble trade like a plumber or an electrician, even a laborer and made a living at it most of his life until illegals came along should have to go back to school while the illegal can break the law, undercut him, and not have to do anything but show up for a pay check.
People like you are a disease.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 am
Extermin&te.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:48 am
ron, I hope you never get any real power over us as you are way too brownshirty and the things you would like to do to people would be considered crimes. You can be nationalist that obeys the basic laws, but when you no longer do your just another extremist willing to break the law in the meanest of ways.