What is the May 1st boycott really about?
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The boycott was organized so that people who claim that we do not contribute to the economy can be proven wrong. Also, to understand the immigration debate you must do some research. Find out why people are risking their lives to come to a land where they will be exploited. Think about what it would take for you to do the same thing, and realize that whatever your answer is, that is what they are going through. Research NAFTA, CAFTA, and FTAA, and you will find out why people are coming to this country. And when people start a revolution to change their situation at home, what happens? Research Salvador Allende, his ouster, and the Pinochet Regime. The complaints that some Americans have, i.e. foreigners coming into our country..., well we have been complaining about these things for decades. I guess you can blame this immigration problem on karma.\n\nAnswer for RAM- Good point, but what if your cousin had to move into your house because your burnt his house down, or you got him kicked out of his house. Most immigrants are here because of the U.S. foreign policies that they have signed with corrupt governments.
775294
I have read the book and seen the film High cost of Low prices.  I boycott them because they send American jobs overseas.  Because they treat their eimployees like crap.  Because of the slave labor and child labor.  They are very greedy and evil.\n\nI am poor and thier prices are decent, but I just can't support the things they do.
620987
No, I did not know these facts. Now who do we talk to to fix these problems? I live in Las Vegas, Monday was  the protest. The protesters broke the law because they did not have permits to march. The cops broke the law because they knew it and let them do it anyway! What CRAP!
429865
I'm am definitely taking off may 1st!\nAnd my aunt who owns a large grocery store, a restaurant, and a wholesale distribution warehouse is closing all her businesses for that day!!!she's very wealthy, and she's supporting it alot! I think alot of employers are going to be out boycotting!!! \nso,shake that off racists!\n\nAlot of the people on here leaving rude messages are just jealous because alot of the illegals work harder than them and they feel guilty and scared that harder working people are going to achieve more!\n\nlazy mentality!
464682
Heard about it on the news.  The protest is being called "Not a Cent."  Links below have more info.\n\nThere were also pro-immigration protests this weekend in Denver, Charlotte, Dallas, and Sacramento. On April 10 major protests are planned in ten cities in what is being called a "National Day of Action" by organizers-- POSTED MARCH 26 at http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2006/03/500000-protest-immigration-legislation.php
568896
You're absolutely correct!  Ans people fail to realize the extent to which these "illegals" make all of our lives easier. I hope they continue to boycott and protest.
324988
Yes I have heard and read that they are very racial towards whites, but please you have to understand people who are in MEChA or like La Raza Unida are full of HOT AIR. Just please ignore these radicals, I mean thats all I can say about them. I would like to add that the march that will take place on May 1, 2006 will not reflect the opinions of these radical groups. You may also have heard of these groups saying this protest is all about "conquering" Aztlan. This is a stupid notion that they have brought up and latinos in general do not and will never support these groups.
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It is possible to lose your job on May 1 if you mean, "is it legal to fire us?" \n\nI don't think many employers *will* fire people for that, but I can guarantee you that that fear will cause the number of people participating in the boycott to be lower than it otherwise would, no matter how many people do decide to participate.\n\nThe economy will technically be affected, probably more in some sectors than others, but nothing will crash because of 1 day.
637886
You wanna talk about politaly? I dont think boycotting our government is very polite.. Screw them.. WE ARE NOT IMMAGRANTS!! they are.. if the are LEGAL then more power to em.. if they are ILLEGAL then they can go home for all i care..GO USA!!!
1105692
I'd support such a move not because of any of my personal politics or beliefs, but because Americans need to be reminded about what all this freedom and democracy and inalienable rights $h!t is about.  If heads are so fed up, if everyone's so f--king outraged, they need to get offline and go do something about it.  Look how fast immigration issues got sent up when all the illegal workers rallied and boycotted.  They're not even citizens and they're more American than Americans!\n\nFor some interesting info, though, check Harper's magazine's April issue (I think)-- there's a round table discussion about the possibility, feasability, and consequences of a modern-day American coup detat.
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If there is a backlash, it probably will be against the demonstrators. Even before students began blocking the Los Angeles streets to protest legislation in Congress to toughen penalties for illegal immigrants and smugglers,\nMark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies told me over the telephone, \n"I hope they keep doing it(PROTESTING). It just makes it less and less likely the Senate's going to pass any amnesty.\n\nhttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/article...\n\nThis Nation Has 300 MILLION Citizens That Shop And Buy Gas And Use The Banks\n\nThe "BOYCOTT" Of About 7-10 Million People Will Have A MINIMAL Impact On Our Economy If It Has ANY WHATSOEVER\n\nThe Latino Community Can BOYCOTT ALL They Like\nIt Will PROVE To The People That The Economy Will NOT Fail Without Their"CONTRIBUTIONS"\n\nPUSH HR4437-NO AMNESTY\n\nDEPORT ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UPON DISCOVERY
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I'm not against immigration, but illegal is just that. When the boycott moved here, the people got fired, illegal and legal alike for not showing up at work. They say the immigrants are taking jobs the locals don't want, but I spent 4 months begging for work and I have experience picking in the fields.\n   I agree that they are protesting to the wrong government.
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Great minds think alike ;)\n\n100% Agreed!\n\nYes, special interests that are behind these protests, etc. are trying to obfuscate the real issue, by making it about pro- or anti-IMMIGRATION, when in reality what we're talking about is ILLEGAL immigration.  They are not arguing based on the facts of the issue (because they can't win this way) but by name-calling and creating divisions.
756677
The whole bus boycott started when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.  Then the civil rights movement started with Martin Luther King Jr. and his "I Have a Dream" speech.  I don't know if this is the kind of information you're looking for, but the bus boycott may have been the beginning of the civil rights movement.
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Yes, this is a communist day!  Communist are using illegals on this day!  Most of the people boycotting on this day don't even have any idea about this!\n\nCommunist-led coalition is supporting a pro-illegal alien boycott of work, school and shopping on May 1st. Make sure to save up any big shopping you've got planned in the future for May 1st!\n\nStrange how this "coalition" names themselves after the far left, pro-terrorist, hate-America-blame-America-first organization that exists in America today: ANSWER \n\nOr is it a coincidence? Note the communist/socialist/pro-terrorist organizations leading this coalition: ANSWER's steering committee includes the Free Palestine Alliance, the Partnership for Civil Justice, the Nicaragua Network, the Korea Truth Commission, the Muslim Student Association, the Mexico Solidarity Network and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. \n\nAlso please note the pro-Communist movement's "May Day" celebrations are held on May 1st in recognition of the Soviet Union's struggle for the communist laborer.
690418
Very simple, I fired 6 employees who took off to boycott, they were not "illegal" but they were hispanic and in favor of breaking the law. Maybe the Government wont do anything, But each business owner sure can. I already replaced the hispanics who went to boycott with Americans who were interested in working, took abt 30 minutes. I wonder how they will feel tomorrow morning when they find they have no job here.
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"Shamelessly?" Did you really say that?  \n\nI disagree with the basic position that illegal immigrants should be able to 'demand political rights'.  However, I think peaceful assembly is about as American as communication gets. \n\nNow the economic and school boycott is merely counterproductive.  There is no way illegal immigrants making baseline wages can withhold more spending than the rest of us can make up without any effort at all.  And keeping school systems from getting daily student fees when the schools are already suffering from dealing with bilingual education on a vast scale will only be putting salt into a wound. The sadly run down school system in border states is the biggest reason I know why ordinary people feel personally threatened by illegal immigrants.