Saturday, April 29, 2006

H. R. 4437

First I want to say I am for this bill in the exact form currently before the Senate on this the 29th of April 2006.

The Bill has the following provisions as outlined by the House:

* Requires up to 700 miles (1120 km) of fence along the US-Mexican border at points with the highest number of immigrant illegal crossings. (House Amendment 648, authored by Duncan Hunter (R-CA52)
* Requires the federal government to take custody of illegal aliens detained by local authorities. This would end the practice of "catch and release", where federal officials sometimes instruct local law enforcement to release detained illegal aliens because resources to prosecute them are not available. It also reimburses local agencies in the 29 states along the border for costs related to detaining illegal aliens. (Section 607)
* Mandates employers to verify workers' legal status through electronic means, phased in over several years. Also requires reports to be sent to Congress one and two years after implementation to ensure that it is being used. (Title VII)
* Eliminates the Diversity Immigrant Visa (also known as Green Card Lottery) program. (House Amendment 650, authored by Bob Goodlatte)
* Prohibits grants to federal, state, or local government agencies that enact or maintain a sanctuary policy. (House Amendment 659, authored by Thomas Tancredo)
* Incorporates satellite communications between immigration enforcement officials. (House Amendment 638, authored by John Carter)
* Requires all United States Border Patrol uniforms to be made in the U.S. to avoid forgeries. (House Amendment 641, authored by Rick Renzi)
* Institutes a timeline for deployment of US-VISIT to all land-based checkpoints. (House Amendment 642, authored by Michael Castle)
* Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress on the number of OTMs (Other Than Mexicans) apprehended and deported and the number of those from states that sponsor terror. (Section 401)
* Formalizes Congressional condemnation of rapes by smugglers along the border and urges Mexico to take immediate action to prevent them. (House Amendment 647, authored by Ginny Brown-Waite)
* All illegals, before being deported, must pay a fine of $3,000 if they agree to leave voluntarily but do not adhere to the terms of their agreement. The grace period for voluntary departure is shortened to 60 days.
* Requires DHS to conduct a study on the potential for border fencing on the US-Canada border.
* Sets the minimum sentence for fraudulent documents at 10 years, fines, or both, with tougher sentencing in cases of aiding drug trafficking and terrorism.
* Establishes a Fraudulent Documents Center within DHS.
* Increases penalties for aggravated felonies and various frauds, including marriage fraud and document fraud.
* Establishes an 18-month deadline for DHS to control the border, with a progress report due one year after enactment of the legislation.
* Requires criminal record, terrorist watch list clearance, and fraudulent document checks for any alien before being granted legal immigration status.
* Reimburses states aiding in immigration enforcement.
* Housing of illegals will be considered a felony and subject to no less than 3 years in prison.
* Allows deportation of any illegal alien convicted of driving under the influence (DUI).
* Adds human trafficking and human smuggling to the money-laundering statute.
* Increases penalties for employing illegal aliens to $7,500 for first time offenses, $15,000 for second offenses, and $40,000 for all subsequent offenses.
* Refusing to accept immigrants from countries which delay or refuse to accept the foreign country's citizens deported from the United States (Section 404)

That is all good stuff...This is why people are in a tizzy over it.

It would be a crime to "assist" an illegal immigrant to "remain in the United States... knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such person is an alien who lacks lawful authority to reside in or remain in the United States" Furthermore, the prison term applicable to an illegal immigrant, would also be applicable to anyone who "knowingly aids or assists" that immigrant "to reenter the United States".

Among the criticisms raised by opposition groups are that it would unfairly affect over 11 million illegal immigrants and those associated with them, claims that it includes measures which create substantial barriers to community policing, and the claim that the legislation represents the harshest anti-immigrant bill in nearly a century.

I say BOO-Friggin-HOO!!


I mean look, you can say what you want, but the KEY WORD, is ILLEGAL. It stands to reason that if you are an illegal immigrant you should be removed from the country you are in illegaly. Or am I missing something??

Friday, April 28, 2006

1 More Week Of Classes

Finals are next week and then its over.

Boy oh boy.

Well, I don't really know what to say. It all happened so damn fast.

=B=

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

I Love This Girl

Chelsea is the best. I don't know what I did to deserve her, but I am so glad to be with her. I will be away from her this summer, though only for 9 weeks, but the thought is killing me. I hope she really knows how I feel, and how much I am going to miss her, because I love her so much. She means the world to me. I don't want to go, but well I am going, and I wish it didn't have to be that way. I will feel an empty spot, when she is no longer there, but it will be okay because she still loves me and I still love her.

Of course what I really want to know is how this girl puts up with me. I mean my friends and aquaintances know, I am just well, so damn annoying. Of course I am also just a bastard sometimes. I do things and say things you just shouldn't say. Of course, I think most guys do that.

She is just so great. I think about her all the time. I am there to comfort her when she feels sad and I am there to make her laugh when she needs some laughter. I am there to listen to her when she needs to talk. I just enjoy spending time with her. I love being with her. A moment with her is so wonderful. Time does, in fact, fly when I am around her.Even when she is dramatic I love her. Her drama is something wonderful and amazing. Chelsea wouldn't be Chelsea if she didn't have all of her little things that make her who she is. I like everything about her, even the things she doesn't like. Of course, there isn't really anything about her you can't like. She has the most infectious smile. The most gorgeous eyes. The lovliest hair, and it smells good too. And her voice, is soft and sweet and makes you swoon when you hear it. I think she is just the most amazing and wonderful girl.
Chelsea, I love you.

Chemistry Test

THE HORROR, THE HORROR!!

So anyway, less than 1/2 hour before the last regular test.

YAY!! ??

I think we'll do well, I believe so.

Friday, April 21, 2006

F-RI-DAY!!

So today is once again the day near the week end. Hoo-Ray!!

I can not wait. Only 1 more week of regular classes, then FINALS!!!

Then 1 more week here!!

Life is good.

So, yesterday I cooked dinner, something new, and it actually turned out GREAT. It was this sort of "pie" thing, though it wasn't really a pie. It was spaghetti, squash and carrots as the base. Then on top of that was ground beef, garlic, water chesnuts, green onions, ginger, and a few other things all mixed together. Either way, it was GOOD! I was surprised to be honest with you, but then again, I can cook, so yeah! Anyway, I am looking forward to this weekend. Some quiet time. Some time to relax and enjoy life.

Weather lately has been crappy, but what you gonna do? I know I can't control the weather, yet! But it is okay, You have to have rain and the like otherwise, it just gets TOO hot. No body likes it when it is too hot. I certainly don't like it one bit.

I was looking at the blogs of the others, and frankly, I posted a comment wherever I could. I know, you guys don't appreciate my humor, but tough. I think I am very very funny. I mean I have always considered myself hilarious. Like in a George Carlin kind of way, but not really.

I am going to go now, gonna get ready for the days classes. Take a shower, comb my hair, brush my teeth, put on deodorant and cologne, and of course get dressed. I'll probably eat breakfast too and keep watching TV. Watching ABC right now, Good Morning America. Emeril is on. What a fat bastard. Oh well.

=B=

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Easter and All the other stuff

So, Christ, Bunny, Eggs, whatever you believe, Happy Easter Everybody.


I am doing better now, especially since my pc works again.

I tried to do the whole x64 thing, but that was a no-go. The drivers for my graphics card are abismal in the 64bit. I went back and installed the regular old 32-bit version of XP. All is well again. Hopefully in the future we'll have a better 64-bit support.

I am selling a bunch of stuff on E-Bay! See for yourself!

+b+

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Full Moon Now, No School Friday!!

I just realised why I am in an agitated state.

I didn't know that and it answers a lot of questions.

Also if you type in I am Free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally into google. I am the TOP link there. Try it out and see.

Cool huh??

If you don't believe me, type it in yourself and see.

=Ben=

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

School Is Almost Done

Oh well, it has been fun, but I look forward to the summer.

We'll see what happens.

=B=

I don't have a clue

I'm so very tired. It's almost all the time now.