Stop the Review of Prince William Measure?
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Posted: 7:52 PM Aug 8, 2007
Stop the Review of Prince William Measure?
MANASSAS, Va. (AP)
Some opponents of illegal immigration are asking Prince William County officials to stop the Human Rights Commission's review of a law that could deny some county services to illegal immigrants.
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Some opponents of illegal immigration are asking Prince William County officials to stop the Human Rights Commission's review of a law that could deny some county services to illegal immigrants.

The Human Rights Commission has announced plans to hold ten meetings discussing the resolution. The leader of the commission, Phyllis Aggrey, says the commission decided to hold the meetings to learn more about the law after several people came forward with concerns. She says it does not plan to bring any formal discrimination charges.

But Help Save Manassas President Greg Letiecq says the Human Rights Commission has no authority to meet to discuss the resolution. He says the appointed commission is not allowed to review decisions by an elected body.

County Executive Craig Gerhart won't say whether he plans to stop the meetings.


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Posted by: Brian Location: Woodbridge, VA on Aug 9, 2007 at 04:31 PM

Olivia, There are basic Human rights and there are rights of citizens to defend their own homes. We're not talking about taking away one's right to live or be free.
We're talking about the right of Americans to control their own destiny for their own citizens. I'm sure that you would not like it very much if I decided to camp out in your living room uninvited for a few years, then bring my extended family.

Posted by: Henry Location: Staunton on Aug 9, 2007 at 03:37 PM

Illegal invaders have no rights to any service including school for their children. The fact is that when they are rounded up and deported, their human rights are respected. They just are not welcome in the country. Maybe they should try to come legally into the country as millions do each year instead of coming as thieves in the night.
Posted by: Olivia Location: Broadway on Aug 9, 2007 at 01:14 PM

Human Rights are for all humans, regarless of immigration status.
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