Mexicans Go Home

By NOT A MEXICAN
Published/Last Modified on Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:13 PM CST

Well I think its time for the Mexicans that are here to work to go home, The Job market is very slow for us americans and we need our jobs at a fare wage. We cant pay our bills if the job is given to a mexican at a low rate and guess what they send all their money home to Mexico ,they spend none here. they are fed and housed by the employer so they dont even buy food. I cant buy food for my family because mexicans are taking our jobs.And we want to work ,we need to feed our FAMILIES. I also blame the employers for that. Why do they need mexicans when their is plenty of people here that need and want to work. Please people when you see mexicans on jobs call the imigration dept. because most are here illegal and the employers also need to be fined for that. Enough is enough.

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Angry Citizen of the USA wrote on May 24, 2009 11:59 PM:

" I am mad to see what America has become, our citizens especially our elderly who worked so hard their whole lives are now being pushed aside and told die because we have to help these arrogant, self-serving immigrants from Mexico come up here just to abuse our system and take jobs away from Americans so they can just go right back to Mexico living high on the hog...
It really makes me angry!!! I am a tax payer and I am sick to death of having to pay for these immigrants keep getting pregnant and live on welfare forever. "

dj wrote on May 22, 2009 1:34 PM:

" I keep reading the comment "You don't have a job because your not really looking for one" No do you know one of the reasons I don't get a job? Because I cann't speak spanish! What the ....! This is AMERiCA we speak english. You mexicans are not the only foreigners in this country. I have never been denied a job because I cann't speak German. Not all of you who are here work either. I know awhole family who lives on the TAX payers money . But because they are Mexicans they get away with it. "

Truthhurts wrote on May 19, 2009 7:54 AM:

" The simple honest truth is American people just don't want Mexicans here. It's our country and we have the right to protest Mexican presence. WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE. You have forced yourself where you are not welcome We don't have to listen to you. We don't want to. You will never have peace here because you are not welcome here. "

A MEXCIAN wrote on Mar 3, 2009 11:22 AM:

" If you want to feed your family, disconnect your internet and use the money you save on paying that bill to support your family...and also save us from reading your idiocies. "

Yankabilly wrote on Feb 28, 2009 3:36 PM:

" To the "Reverend" with the apparent hatred against Whites ... you cannot be a man of God with that much hatred in you. Yes, slavery happened, but MOST of the people in American at the time did NOT have slaves (learn your history). BLACKS owned slaves, too - did you know that? And who do you think captured and sold slaves? Black Africans. This country does NOT owe today's Blacks 40 acres and a mule - that is history. My White family never owned slaves and most of my ancestors fought against slavery. "

Judy Bowen wrote on Feb 18, 2009 8:50 PM:

" I don't think it's Mesicans go home. I think its Mexico go home. They've already over taken our country without firing a shot. I think they should bring our troops back form Iraq, and use them to protect our own borders. "

Sam wrote on Feb 10, 2009 10:43 PM:

" I don't understand when people state that Mexicans are taking up all the jobs. What jobs are you racists refering too? Gardening, housekeeping, dish washing, construction. Are those the jobs you all want? Can you really make a living out of that? Everyone blames the Mexicans for Everything. Oh but you GRINGOS love our Mexican food and women oh and not to mention our Tequila don't you? Hipocrites!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Erikah wrote on Jan 30, 2009 10:19 PM:

" OK I am not racist however, you all talk about the bible you should read it then because it speaks clearly about the consequences of holding grudges. Maybe one day we can all come together and work as a whole to rebuild our country, but until then as long as we set around and wallow in our past, hold grudges against people who have done nothing to us, and continue to have hatred within our hearts then things will never change. There always HAS to be a bigger person to let the past go and start fresh. "

halaluja wrote on Jan 30, 2009 10:04 PM:

" I agree I mean it is just not fair these people are coming to our neighborhoods and finding jobs without having the necessary skills to preform. This in turn puts peoples lives in danger and not to mention their financial state. If they are going to come here and work then they need to start from the bottom and work their way to the top just like Americans are forced to do. Why don't they have to get an education and training or even go to workshops and attend safety meetings just as many hard working Americans have done? "

Joan Schneider wrote on Jan 23, 2009 7:34 PM:

" YES...I do agree..The mexicans have not done anything but CLOG THE SYSTEM, Put ONLY their kind in the jobs, while AMERICANS are out here SUFFERING...
YEAHH The mexicans need to GO HOME, GIVE US BACK OUR COUNTRY.. "

RT wrote on Jan 20, 2009 8:55 PM:

" Blah blah blah... "

Reader wrote on Jan 20, 2009 8:22 PM:

" Rev Raymond Brown: Are you a racist reverend? "

Rapp On wrote on Jan 18, 2009 11:38 PM:

" Sorry my brother, I'll be in the Mall in Washington DC on January 20, 2009. There's a major historical event taking place there. I figured a man of your stature would be right up front when president elect Obama swears in on the Holy Bible. Guess I was wrong. Well you keep on keepin on. That goes for you too cluck and scratch. May the hatred you possess keep you energized in the war of words against those whom have done nothing to you are the black race. Right-on, Right-on. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 17, 2009 9:09 PM:

" You are correct i am no Jessie Jackson, but i am an extension of Nat Turner a strong black man who believed in self-defense. Rev. Jackson is weak and believed in non-violence. I believed in self-defense, and the second Amendment. I also believed that blacks should demand reparation for 300.00 years of slave labor in Unite State. "

AMY wrote on Jan 17, 2009 7:19 PM:

" Whats really funny is that Mexicans are willing to do the work,, sorry the jobs that we post are not PAYING enough to get Other People OFF their sofa OR from in front their video games...However I bet those same one s of you complaining can afford to PURCHASE smokes and beer any time you feel like it! Yes the Mexicans are hARd workers they are very glad to have a job that they no longer get paid $1.50 an hour to work.
I have done payroll for 15 years in oilfield industry and guess what OURs are legal! "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 17, 2009 10:30 AM:

" To: Cajunator and
Rapp on, what are you brothers doing on Martin L. King, Jr. day, i hope that you are not planning a white Superemacy rally, by the way are you against the civil rights act of 1965 or voting rights act of 1964, or the Superme Court 1954 decision in brown -v- the board of education. "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Jan 16, 2009 5:04 PM:

" For you to continue with rhetoric concerning America's history of slavery does the opposite of what you profess to want. Please try & let go of the past because there is nothing any of us whether we be black, white, brown, yellow,red or albino can do about it.Lets look forward towards a better tomorrow as a new progressive chapter of American history begins anew.. "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Jan 16, 2009 5:00 PM:

" I believe that racism is a terrible thing that exists in America, but with each new generation it loses ground.If you wish to bring up the history of slavery in America tell the whole story. Owning black slaves was not something only white people in America did.(granted it was a majority) There were however, free black settlers in America in the mid to late 1600's who owned not only black slaves but white ones also.(don't believe me then Google Anthony and Mary Johnson) "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Jan 16, 2009 4:58 PM:

" Rev.Brown, just to inform you, even those of us who are of European descent more than likely have slavery in our heritage.Have you heard of the Barbery Slave Trade? It is basically a piece of history which has largely ignored the enslavement of whites by North Africans.This slave trade occured from the 1500's through the 1800's.As far as I know there is not a place nor a race of people on earth that has not been affected by slavery.(From the Aztecs to the Swedish Vikings/from the far east to west,from the most northern point to the deepest-south) "

RT wrote on Jan 16, 2009 2:29 PM:

" OH MY G-D!!! Ya know people? You should just leave Rev. to soak up in his own conceit and let him continue to humiliate himself... He apparently doesn't need out help.
You're no Jesse Jackson Rev! Get over yourself. Your statements are really doing nothing but embarrassing you.

It's a shame you don't know it.
Wow. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 16, 2009 10:11 AM:

" To: All my forum adversarys, i mean my white adversarys, you are afraid of a black / mexican United front. remember we were the white man slaves, we worked 21 hours a day 7 days a week, for
300,00 years. we never was payed a dim. One white men said to me " Slavery was my heritage." Is racism a heritage? "

cluck scratch go the nameless Forum racists wrote on Jan 15, 2009 11:24 PM:

" Rev. Raymond Brown has sent the nameless Forum racists running away into the night with their white hoods covering their inbred family names of shame. Rev, great job! The nameless racists cluck & scratch and cluck & scratch some more about you and race, but nobody is interested in nameless chickens spreading their gutless chicken-poop. Their brain-damaged comments have seen no glory on Earth, nor will they see The Glory of Heaven. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 15, 2009 8:58 PM:

" To: Rapp on,
Brother Rapp on are you afriad to debate in public? or are you a white Supermacist? do you live in New Iberia, and what are your e-mail address? ok would you like to discuss racism on a radio talk show? let's say Tuesday, January 20th. on Wgso 990 Am.
New Orleans, at 8:30 Am. You can call me at 504-710-3649 or e-mail me at leaderbrown@yahoo.com
or if anyone on this would forum want to debate me on Wgso 99 Am can call me.

you "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Jan 15, 2009 8:15 PM:

" There is a strange kind of tragic enigma associated with the problem of racism. No one,or almost no one,wishes to see themselves as racist;still racism persists,real and tenacious.
~ALBERT MEMMI,Racism
Hopefully one day soon we as a society can appreciate all areas of diversity we as Americans are lucky enough to be a part of.Most ethnicities/cultures share a commonality that is most human.That being the love of family,and all that it entails.
~Give me your tired,your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these,the homeless,tempest-tost to me,
I-lift-my-lamp-beside-the-golden-door! "

Rapp On wrote on Jan 14, 2009 11:58 PM:

" Brown if that's really you then I commend you for going out and purchasing hooked on phonics. Your spelling has improved immensely. You may get through a complete posts with no errors yet. Now to racism. As we have read continuously from you, you are the only racists on this blog. You can hate white people but the truth is they aren't going anywhere. You sir, have to get use to the fact. Since no white people on this earth today did anything to your ancestors you'll have to swallow whatever's in your-craw. "

To Southern Fried Brain Damaged Racist wrote on Jan 14, 2009 10:19 PM:

" Reasonable people are put off by your many bitter comments on this subject and other subjects. Reverend Brown won this round, too, because he is right and not a coward. Racists like you always lose because your kind are the worst cowards of society and represent evil. Your southern fried brain damage prevents you from understanding anything, but look in a Bible sometime anyway. Let the Spirit move you to change your sad life of envy, dishonesty, hatred and bigotry. "

To Rev Brown wrote on Jan 14, 2009 2:11 PM:

" We are tired of you in New Iberia. Stay where ever you are. We have enough of the racist blacks we have here now. "

Concerned wrote on Jan 14, 2009 12:03 AM:

" To RT : Guess who was the old Black Panther lead attorney - Hillary Clinton - go figure "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 13, 2009 5:43 PM:

" To: Rapp on,
I would like to stick to the issue,"racism" but if you believed that i am a white man, then you should pick up the phone now, my number is 504-710-3649 or e-mail leaderbrown@yhoo.com if you want to debate me on the issue regarding racism, i will come to New Iberia in person, i am tied
of debating on the internet, let's meet in public. "

Sees the difference wrote on Jan 13, 2009 1:09 AM:

" To southern Fried Brain the former New Iberian: You can show you are not a racist by posting your given name. RevBrown bravely posts his given name, email address and phone numbers when talking race. Oh but racists always remain hidden when doing racist attacks against blacks, whether it be on the internet hidden behind anonymous handles (FBI reported) or in person hidden behind white hoods of evil. "

Rapp On wrote on Jan 13, 2009 12:13 AM:

" To the person professing to be Rev. Brown. It is obvious you are a white person. Brown couldn't even spell his own name and slaughtered every word in his posts. On the other hand your spelling is great until you get near the last sentence at which point you throw in a laughable error. Why don't you stop man? We ran Brown off a long time ago. He has no win in New Iberia and nobody cares who takes over the world as long as they are better than Bush. Red, Yellow, Black-or-White-it's-all-good. "

RT wrote on Jan 12, 2009 4:10 PM:

" I saw a special on tv last night about the new black panthers, and they sound like Rev. down there...
pretty sad. "

RT wrote on Jan 12, 2009 4:01 PM:

" To "Rev."... what you just did was single out white people and also say we're "afraid" of a black/mexican take-over?? Are you serious!? There are some rednecks who still think the KKK is cool, but don't generalize... because when you do, you make yourself just as ignorant as the rednecks.

I for one, am not racist, NOR am I afraid of a black or mexican take-over.

Some of us really DON'T see color. "

the one who wrote the article wrote on Jan 12, 2009 3:15 PM:

" Oh my god this was meant for the mexicans , no one else and I am not a racist i just think there is not enough jobs to go around for the people of this state , my husband is always looking for jobs as he is self employed and he does want to work . The mexicans are mostly illegal anyway, we couldn't get away with that in their country. They dont pay taxes either but we sure have to. Wake up People dont employ them, hire the white or black man that needs a job. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 12, 2009 8:53 AM:

" To: my white brothers and Sisters, let's refrain from personal attacks and stick to the issue. The issue is racism and white people fear of a black/mexican take over of the United States. We cannot allow racism to continue dominaing our country. "No Justice No Peace" "

TW wrote on Jan 12, 2009 6:30 AM:

" Incendiary articles like this only tend to bring out the few vocal bigots among us.
Remember, we Cajuns were once subject to the same racism that is being applied to the Mexicans.
It was wrong then, and its wrong now! "

speaking from experience wrote on Jan 10, 2009 1:23 PM:

" rev. brown sir please dont make it seem like all black people like hispanic people because when my husband (mexican) my children (mex.,american)and myself(white) go in public we get discrimination from white < black< asians all races. everyone has thier own thoughts so please speak for urself not for all . "

Me wrote on Jan 9, 2009 8:35 PM:

" Mexicans are people too and they are making a living. Mexicans are hardworking so leave them alone. "

Just Wondering wrote on Jan 9, 2009 4:05 PM:

" Why is Rev Brown keep saying he wants to meet in person to everyone? Do you think he's in need of a date? "

Haydensguardian wrote on Jan 9, 2009 1:25 PM:

" All of you people are really sad, Black white brown, whatever the color ever body deserves to eat and live and God loves all of us.
People need to wake up and realize they need to start treating people better what ever the color.
I will pray for you all that God will forgive you for being the way you are and that he gives you a change of heart. One planet, one nation under GOD! "

Half Bread Mexican wrote on Jan 8, 2009 1:06 PM:

" If half the americans would get off their lazy butts then the nobody would have to hire the mexicans or any other non-us citizens to do the JOB. They may be here illegal but they here on work visa allowed by the goverment. I know cause my father used to work on a visa until he became a permanet resident. But its ok for yall to go to mexico to vacation and spend your money there when you crying cause we are not spending your money here. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 8, 2009 11:56 AM:

" To: Southern Fried Brain,
I am the Rev. Raymond Brown. If you want to meet me in person, please call me at 504-710-3649 or e-mail ieaderbrown@yahoo.com or call the daily Iberian news room and ask the editor. "

Dont get it wrote on Jan 7, 2009 8:45 PM:

" You all seem to have a problem with Mexicans!! What about all the Asians here. Alot of them Dont have a green card. Come on ,We had a war (Vietnam), and they are allowed in the US. "

Former New Iberian wrote on Jan 7, 2009 5:42 PM:

" It's ashamed that people just seem to point fingers and place blame everywhere. What you make or don't make of your situation has nothing to do with the color of your skin but rather what you make of yourself. As I see it right is right and wrong is wrong no matter the color of your skin. I do however feel that anyone who chooses to come to America to provide a better life for his family should have to speak our language, do it legally and adhere to the same guidlines as Americans do. "

Southern Fried Brain wrote on Jan 7, 2009 3:13 PM:

" To ALL,
You are NOT "talking" to the real Rev. Brown! He is an imposter! The spelling is WAY to good for him, along with the grammar!
Either that, or he finally called 800.abc.defg, fun with phonics. OR, maybe he got his secretary to write for him?
Rev. Brown, have you started to help educate the "disenfranchised emerging youth" yet? I feel you are missing out on a good opertunity to be at the for-front of the movement! You can help teach the young (wo)men to abstain from having unprotected sex until they are married! There-would-be-a-whole-lot-less-unwanted-children-in-this-world! "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 7, 2009 8:42 AM:

" The 1965 civil rights bill
did not end racial discrimination against blacks and mexicans, the U.S. Supreme Court 1954
brown -vs- the board of education did not end racism in the School system, the voting rights of 1964 produced only two (2) black Governors, one (1) black U.S. Senator, 99 white Senators, 47 white
Governors, one (1) Indian American, my point is 43 years after the 1965 civil rights Act, blacks and mexicans are still denid theire civil rights in America. "

Tim wrote on Jan 7, 2009 8:25 AM:

" Everyone should have watched "What Would You Do" on ABC last night.
It was set in a deli in NJ. Actor portraying non-English speaking Mexicans and an American actor working behind the counter. The guy behind the counter portrayed himself as a bigot telling the Mexicans to speak English or go home and refused to serve them. Most real-life customers became real upset with the guy behind the counter and offered to buy the Mexicans lunch for them. The actor portraying the bigot was lucky he was not shot, it was in Jersey.

How would you react? "

MM wrote on Jan 6, 2009 9:42 PM:

" I cannot believe that this forum is still going strong. Point one, if you are not working then 9 times out of 10 you might not be seeking active employment. Point two, I don't care how far they are willing to travel, they are here in the United States illegally with millions of LEGAL citizens/workers. This, however, is a double edged sword. There are hundreds of thousands without work but several thousand illegals that are doing the jobs that so many legals refuse to do. I simply think that they should be taxed also!! "

To dee wrote on Jan 6, 2009 6:45 PM:

" Could you be the same compassionate visiting "Dee" that's trying to get help for the neglected husky with no dog house and very little water? Heard anything from PETA yet? "

dee wrote on Jan 6, 2009 5:15 PM:

" the mexicans don't need to go home. New Iberians need to get off there lazy rear ends and get a job....no one is taking jobs away from anyone its just an excuse for being lazy....just take a look at the town, people don't even take pride in their own yards, homes, ect. wake up new iberia...mexicans are not taking your jobs,if you would be working to begin with your job could not be taken. And sometimes you have to relocate for jobs thats why my husband and i are living in south Florida. and people take pride in thiscity. "

ACR wrote on Jan 6, 2009 10:47 AM:

" Brown---I know Will Chapman--and I can promise you one thing if I were not ready for this forum then my comments would not be published. You are using every tactic you can to get yourself some publicity and this is as far as you can get---LOL

You are a fool----living off of poor people. What denomination are you by the way. I can't believe any religous orginazation would allow someone like you to be part of their association. I have called friends black and white to view all this malarky and they laugh at you. "

Another non-Latino wrote on Jan 6, 2009 10:22 AM:

" Thank you for posting this comment. It depicts the enough-is-enough community of thoughts that have spread across our Nation. I feel you make a very good point in calling to our readers attention that there are those of us who truly view the presence of so many "illegal" immigrants in our workforce, that it does create a negative impact on our citizens who are unemployed and unable to care for their families. Also, I feel that this practice of employing "illegal" immigrants is contrary to the solving of our Nation's economic crises. "

someone who works mexicans wrote on Jan 6, 2009 10:16 AM:

" you don't have a job because you don't want to work, or provide for your family. They haven't taken anything from you. They travel this far to WORK FOR THEIR FAMILIES. We don't house or provide food for our workers. Alot of the mexicans that are currently working in the US are legal US citizens. QUIT whining and complaining get off your butt and get a job don't be mad because they work just the same for their money they are people just like you and I. "

where to go cont. wrote on Jan 6, 2009 9:21 AM:

" Give the jobs to legal Mexicans, or Americans. Most Mexicans can become legal, but choose not to. "

where to go wrote on Jan 6, 2009 9:19 AM:

" Any illeagal immagrent can get "papers" for a price at the flea market in Houston. My friends husband got his there. He has a social security number that belongs to someone else,(probably someone deceased) He didn't have enough for a driver's license, but drives all over the place (usually drinking) not covered by his wife's insurance of course. So if any of us get in a wreck with hin, or the thousands like him, we're out of luck! NO, I do not have anything agaist Mexicans, but do against illegal ones. "

Cajunator wrote on Jan 6, 2009 5:59 AM:

" Racist Brown: How do you arrive at your backwards conclusions? I have done nothing but praise immigrant workers, and show disgust for lazy, white AND black locals. You live in a fantasy land. You do more damage to the cause you claim to represent than good. "

Broadmoor wrote on Jan 6, 2009 3:04 AM:

" I had an in-ground gunite pool installed at my house over the summer. The crew doing the excavation were black, white & Mexicans. The white & black guys were in the shade taking smoke breaks most of the day.
The Mexicans worked their butts off! It seems like the people complaining the most that Mexicans should go home, are the laziest people of all... "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 6, 2009 12:13 AM:

" To: Cajunator and ACR, let's have a public debate on this issue. i can be reach at 504-710-3649 or by e-mail leaderbrown@yahoo.com "

Rev.Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 5, 2009 8:19 PM:

" Cajunator you are not a racist or a cracker, i believed that you are a right wing neo-con you believed that whites are superior beings and that blacks and mexicans are inferior beings, you think like George Bush and Ku Klux Klanman David Duke. To ACR you are not ready for this forum,so stop making yourself look ignorant. "

ACR wrote on Jan 5, 2009 1:30 PM:

" Lets form a ban Pastor Brown from the Pulpit commitee---lol.

BUT YA know what, we are all really falling into his game by keeping up and reposting and reposting on his ingnorance. I suggest we ignore him further. The people who we should feel sorry for are the people of his congregation who have to be less intellegent than he is to even attend his services.--- "

Cajunator wrote on Jan 4, 2009 8:29 PM:

" Hater Brown: By the way, call me a racist all day if you like, it doesn't bother me in the least bit. At least not coming from someone like you. I'm so sick of hearing about "RACE". Matter of fact, why don't you just come right out and call me a white, cracker, honkey, pale face, like you really want. I promise, I won't sue you, or lead some kind of stupid rally or protest to try to get those words outlawed, or make you loose your job for using "hate speech". I'll-simply-laugh-at-your-ignorance-and-move-on-with-a-smile. "

Cajunator wrote on Jan 4, 2009 8:17 PM:

" Hater Brown: You are exactly 180 degrees out of sync with your observations. The vast majority of white people posting are all for "LEGAL IMMIGRANT MEXICANS" working here. It's black posters such as "Rapp on" that oppose them. So what are you basing your claim on? The ones opposing LEGAL IMMIGRANT WORKERS are the ones that are getting outperformed by them on the job. You sure have a twisted perception of reality. It's down right dumb, but keep it up. It lets everyone know what kind of person you are. "

you are overthinking this wrote on Jan 4, 2009 1:33 PM:

" The crux of the issue is that if we sent all the Hispanics (illegal ones) back to where ever home is, it would not put any more of our local lazy, ignorant, drugged up under class to work. It will only send the work offshore. Those of us here who have skills and a work ethic are not challenged by the competition from the Hispanics. You can deny it all day long, but the fact is, THERE ARE JOBS THAT AMERICANS WON'T DO for a price that makes the job viable. Hard truth, nuff "

Reactionary wrote on Jan 4, 2009 11:08 AM:

" Brown your biggest fear is about to become reality on January 20, 2009. Finally a man of color is going to be the main man of the free world. The entire free world. He's going to run the greatest country on earth. You're afraid if he fails, like George Bush it will be even worse for people of color. It would be like going backward. It's something for you to think about while you contemplate a race war. Honestly though after 8 years of Bush, Pee Wee Herman would make a good president. "

Oilfield Dude wrote on Jan 4, 2009 9:59 AM:

" In the past 25 years I have been working offshore in Production field. If you have a contruction project going on the best group of Workers I have ever seen is the Mexican crews. Not lazy hard workers I have seen it. They have taken over most of the work force because of that. If any one wants a job it is out their, you just have to get off your lazy blank and go get it. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Jan 4, 2009 1:09 AM:

" Come home my mexicans brothers and Sisters, the black race welcome you. We are not like some white people who say go home. "

To the irRev. Brown wrote on Jan 2, 2009 11:00 PM:

" Exactly how many "former slave owners" do you know? Are you really that old? I didn't think so. How many generations are you from them old cotton fields? Probably too many to count.

I'm 1st generation. Yes, my parents picked cotton by hand. Our ancestors were sharecroppers. Any idea how THEY were treated?

Your racism is despicable. You do NOTHING to improve society. All you are doing is promoting conflict. Your venom drags down the very people you claim to help. It's sickening. "

Pale Ryder wrote on Jan 2, 2009 9:27 PM:

" We will never get rid of them as long as big business continues to make TONS of money off of them. If the money dries up maybe they will go to Canada if we are lucky. Start fining business 25k per day per illegal immigrant and you will see a rapid rise in AMERICAN employment. But if they do that whose gonna fund the lobbyists? Which in turn they (lobbyists) are the ones that wine and dine our "elected" officials. Vicious cycle that is going to see the collapse of our nation. "

eddie rodriguez wrote on Jan 2, 2009 4:31 PM:

" I am half black/half mexican, so I get it from both ends. I am an a college educated hardworking man. Like most of my people (both sides) I had to fight for what I have. Mexican work hard for what we have, and so what if we send money back home. What family doesn't try to help each other? All too often, when things get tough in the U.S.-we point the finger at another group to blame. Racism must stopt. I call myself a Blaxican! And proud of it!! "

Farmers Daughter wrote on Jan 2, 2009 2:53 PM:

" As for the Mexicans - they are here because they want to work. There may be some exceptions but most people who really want to work can find a job. I'm tired of those who don't want to work try to blame their problems on someone else. These jobs the Mexicans are doing are available because no one else wanted them. It's time to take responsibility for yourself! And believe me farmers have to go by the same rules as anyone else and the same pay scales. Quit trashing everyone and get a job! "

Farmers Daughter wrote on Jan 2, 2009 2:46 PM:

" Reading some of this really turns my stomach! Most of my life I've heard people comment about the "poor farmers" and not in a nice way. Yes there are big farm corporations BUT there are many more small farmers and believe me unless you've been part of a farm family you have no idea how hard these people work, how expensive it is to run a farm, how hard it is to find workers, how hard a living farming is, or that they may not always make money. Don't comment on some thing you know nothing about! "

ACR wrote on Jan 2, 2009 9:08 AM:

" Cajunator-----thats why I dont go to no barber shop---I cut my hair with a flowbee---LOL

I think most of these idiots on here are going to a home salon get there hair cut by some middle aged women dressing like she's 16 and who shows her self out of her shirt and calling everyone sugar to bring in her customers then she turns around and talks about that custormer to the next one. NOW thats typical New Iberia entertainment.

Serious side Cajunator you have a good view point thanks, there is still hope for N.I. "

Word Up wrote on Jan 2, 2009 12:05 AM:

" Mr. Brown you know there's already a race war in this country. The race is with failed corporations such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, GM, Chrysler trying to get their share of working class people's money. As for white folks buying up all the guns well that's because the belief is Obama is going to put a ban on gun ownership in this country. So don't be afraid of white folk. White folk don't care if blacks run this country as long as it's not the one's who ran Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They-need-to-be-in-jail. Right-on. "

Cajunator wrote on Jan 1, 2009 10:43 PM:

" Rebel, you are amazing. I love when people THINK they know what they are talking about, and mouth off only to make fools of themselves. Most of what you are talking about only happens when farming a certain area of land is considered to be a hazard to the environment or certain habitats (i.e. erosion, runoff, endangered species, etc.). In these cases, the government will not allow a farmer to farm that land, and pay them market value for their loss. Anyway, this RARELY even occurs around here. I see a lot of you must go to the-same-barber-shop. "

Non-Hispanic wrote on Jan 1, 2009 6:03 PM:

" I have been managing a crew of approx. 80 employees that travels all over the 48 connected states. I placed an ad back in 2005, when we began this crew, and guess whom as well showed up. I will not refer to them as MEXICANS, SALVADOREONS, NIGURAGUESE, these faithful employees are HISPANICS. I am white, and have hired other races, but guess who stated, the HISPANICS, no one else. These employees give there 100% dedication and sweat, as someone else mentioned earlier. GET OFF THE POT, & WE WOULD NOT BE IN THIS MESS. "

Danielle wrote on Jan 1, 2009 5:38 PM:

" I think this is so stupid..How did we get from talking about country problems to race?? This has nothing to do with race. It has to do with the fact that our country is suffering right now..I agree on both sides..Mexicans are real hard workers..But it is very true that they work to send their money back to Mexico to their families..When you think about it..It really is't right.. "

fomer new iberia resident wrote on Jan 1, 2009 4:24 PM:

" my opinion...if some of the americans wouldnt be so lazy and would work maybe people wouldnt have to hire mexicans to do there work..... "

Rev. Raymon Brown wrote on Jan 1, 2009 2:07 PM:

" Mexicans are the new black people of our time.They are not white, and are a part of the black culture, so our former slaves owner are in a fight of his life, he owe blacks for 250 years of slavery, and now he is paying the mexicans sub-minimum wage, or 4 dollars an hour. wich are a violation of the mexicans National civil and human rights. if you disagress i invite your reply. leaderbrown@yahoo.com

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ACR wrote on Jan 1, 2009 1:03 PM:

" If Mexicans (And I prefer to use the term Spanish Americans and yes some are here illegally) are employed, why did they get the job? Is it because they want to work unlike some other people? Why didn't the other person take the job. Our Spanish American friends want to work and they work very hard. They like OTHER people dont want to be a CANCER on our society. So leave them alone and go get a job, get off of welfare.By the way slavery ended in the 1860's YOU IDIOT "

ACR wrote on Jan 1, 2009 12:57 PM:

" The good Rev Brown seems to not be in the same millennium as the rest of the world. Its people like Brown, Shrapton and Jackson that have screwed their own people for their own personal gain and want to blame it on the white people. SARE THE WEALTH? Does the Federal Gov. not offer the chance for all people whether it be black, white, red or yellow programs for education? When one files for a corporation or similar business like documents are they turned down due to their race? To be cont. "

stir the pot wrote on Jan 1, 2009 11:12 AM:

" WANTED: I'm a local farmer in need of some illegal immigrants to exploit/hire. My slaves are worn out and I can't afford to buy new ones "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Dec 31, 2008 8:42 PM:

" I will not apologize for speaking the truth, some of my white brothers and sisters are racist toward blacks, and mexicans. why? i believed that white people are afraid that one day blacks, and mexicans will take over America, and whites will have to respect us, and share the wealth with their former slaves. thats why white people are arming themselves for the coming race war. If you disagress i invite your reply. leaderbrown@yahoo.com "

Concerned wrote on Dec 31, 2008 6:08 PM:

" To Rev Brown

Its people like you that keep the race issue boiling, chances are your not a real Rev and looks like just a trouble maker, I have great black friends and they all cringe when people like you keep spouting off about race. unfortunatly there are many weak minded people of both races that believe what you say. I will pray for you , you need it. "

Rebel wrote on Dec 31, 2008 5:51 PM:

" What job other than welfare will the government pay you not to work? Farming they get paid not to grow crops to keep the market from flooding. "

Rapp ON wrote on Dec 31, 2008 5:08 PM:

" Cajunator I'm sure that if you are a farmer you know a farmer who hires illegals. If you aren't a farmer then you're guessing. How do we know farmers are hiring illegals? There are 20 million of them in this country. Ninety-nine percent of them are unskilled workers. Who hires unskilled workers? Farmers. And I don't care to operate a tractor thank you. Leave it for Juan Hidalgo. If he doesn't know how then train him. You need him. Happy New Year my Brotha. "

Reactionary wrote on Dec 31, 2008 5:00 PM:

" Brown I see you're back to what you think you do best, hate mongering. Here's the deal. You have it all wrong. Why would a decent black person and a decent Mexican want to take over the world? Do you have a t.v. Brown? Try watching it sometime. You'll see the world is very much a messed up place right now. Why would white people be afraid of Mexican and Black people getting together? Are you going to blame the white half of Obama if his presidency goes bad? I thought so! "

Newzbee wrote on Dec 31, 2008 2:45 PM:

" Rev Brown you are so dumb you have no bond with the Hispanic people.... we should not put down Hispanic people......A VERY FAMOUS MAN WAS A CARPENTER......I suggest you learn a little more about him since everyone uses him for everything else.....when the storms came YES.....guess what churches were giving time to help rebuild Katrina.....I don't have to say....work isnt easy......Yes they are welcome here and are very much loved people are so are you Rev Brown. Thank you to the farmers...who do NOT hire illegals "

Directional Hand wrote on Dec 31, 2008 2:06 PM:

" I also think they should have to speak English, I have witnessed to many "near miss" accidents because of a lack of communication.

And about farmers(off topic):

From what I've seen around St. Martin & Iberia parishes, 95% of the farmers(farm owners, maybe not someone who has worked on the farm forever) live in some mighty fine houses, & seem to have a new F-250 and John Deere every year. It is not as bad as they make it seem for themselves. "OOhhhhhhh, the poor farmers," as my father likes to say!! What is up with that??? "

Directional Hand wrote on Dec 31, 2008 2:00 PM:

" I totally agree with what A.B. said. No one wants to work for anything anymore. All I've got is a high school diploma, that's it. I started in the oilfield making $10/hr, now I make over $150K/yr. It's possible, you've just got to sacrifice and work for it. Mexicans ARE the hardest workers I know of, no doubt about it. If only more Americans, black, white, whatever, would sweat a little. I do think there should be a law that you must hire an American over a Mexican(visa or not) if they both apply for the same job. Cont "

New New Iberian wrote on Dec 31, 2008 8:51 AM:

" Please let the Mexicans stay. As long as they stay I dont got to get a job and good old Unkle Obama will take care of me and mine. "

Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Dec 30, 2008 9:37 PM:

" Some White people hate Mexicans like they hate black people, and now that blacks are no longer their Slaves, the white people are afraid of a black-mexican united front , we together will take over the United States of America, "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 30, 2008 9:27 PM:

" Rapp On: You are a shining example of how Obama got elected...by appealing to the mass ignorance of the general electorate, who believe anything they are told. Again, OUR LOCAL FARMERS DON'T HIRE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS! ! ! I have begged you to back up your BS with fact, and I am still waiting. I have begged you to name a single farmer that pays their employees less than minimum wage. I gave you the facts, yet you can't understand them, and you wonder why a farmer might not trust you behind the wheel of-a-$50,000-piece-of-equipment? "

Rapp ON wrote on Dec 30, 2008 12:44 AM:

" So Cajunator your going to tell me you pay your illegals minimum wage and above? Now that's a good one right there. I don't care who you are. "

Observer wrote on Dec 29, 2008 6:10 PM:

" After H. Katrina, NOLA was seeking laborers. They paid top wages. They could not find workers. Guess who showed up? Guess who WORKED for their pay, day in/ day out?

My son went with his electrical crew. Yes, NOLA was overrun with Mexican laborers. Good thing someone wanted to work.

The Mexicans I have met around here are just like the ones who went to NOLA: Hard Workers. I know one who makes $30/hr+ @ the port. Care to guess why? "

A.B. wrote on Dec 29, 2008 2:10 PM:

" To all of you complaining about the mexicans taking your jobs. These men work like our grandfathers did. Without complaining. They show up and are not afraid of work. Most of the young american kids today and some adult men expect things handed to them on a silver platter. They would never want to lower there standards by doing some of the jobs these hard working mexicans do. So Quit your whining, I'm sure there are plenty of jobs just like what these mexicans are doing. SO GO GET IN LINE, WAIT I ALMOST FORGOT YOUR TO LAZY. "

Get an education wrote on Dec 29, 2008 6:46 AM:

" I know all too well the problem with Mexicans working for hardly nothing in the U.S. At least they're working. Take a look at some of the people that sit around on milk crates out in front of stores and bars all day collecting wellfare and unemployment. Now I have to read how the mexicans are taking jobs from some of you. I hardly doubt there are any mexicans working at a job that requires a high school diploma or a degree. Seems to me you need to educate yourself and stop whinning. "

haha wrote on Dec 28, 2008 4:02 PM:

" I agree with you all the way! but the do spend money here on beer and vodka!! "

Farrow wrote on Dec 28, 2008 2:18 PM:

" Let us remember that when our Acadian ancestors came to Louisiana, it was not part of the US, nor even part of France, but part of Spain.

Spain accepted our ancestor and gave them a new home.

Let us not tell these modern-day Spanish-speakers to "go home" when their ancestors were so kind to our needy forefathers. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 28, 2008 12:27 AM:

" To: Concerned. You are correct about the Fanny/Freddie situation. Unfortunately, many on this forum are not only uninformed, but they simply don't want to know the facts. Especially if the facts get in the way of their little rant sessions. They look for something or someone easy to blame, and which requires little or no intellectual effort. "MENTAL LAZINESS". Here, I'll show you. I'll post a link to a clip that backs up your comment about Fanny/Freddie. I will bet my eyeballs that people like "American Made",won't even take-the-8-minutes-to-watch-it,yet-spend-countless-hours-defending-their-ignorant-comments. Funny but sad. I'll post the link in another comment. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 27, 2008 11:24 PM:

" To: Justice for All. I am assuming you are talking about ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, right? In that case, you may have a point there. Since this land was "took from them", why don't you do the right thing and find a few ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, and give them the deed to your property. Wouldn't that make you feel a lot better about having taken it from them? I hope your next comment will be something like........Why should I be held responsible for something that happened hundreds of years ago,which I had nothing to do with? But I'm sure you're much-too-clever-to-fall-into-that-trap. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 27, 2008 11:07 PM:

" To Rapp On: You may be a "self proclaimed" BSer, but if that's the case, you don't need anyone else to insult your intelligence,you're doing a fine job of that on your own.I have asked more than once for some FACTS to back up your wild imagination.I also intentionally DID NOT note where my facts came from for the sole purpose of seeing if you would even ask (which you didn't),indicating that you aren't interested in facts. Peace out......"Brotha" "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 27, 2008 10:42 PM:

" Rapp On, my previous comment was not an attack on your intelligence.It was an attack on your integrity and credibility.Louisiana follows federal minimum wage guidelines ($5.15/hr.).If you know anyone who does farm work for less than that,I will question THEIR intelligence.Also, you said you don't know any farmers that would "take it up a notch".Well,you must not know any farmers at all,because I challenge you to NAME a single farmer that doesn't pay at least minimum wage(most pay at least $8/hr for general unskilled labor).Also,why no response to my comment about how much LEGAL MEXICAN CONTRACT LABORERS make,and-how-much-they-cost-farmers? "

Oh Brother wrote on Dec 27, 2008 10:10 AM:

" To Judice for all: HUH?????? Their land????? "

Rapp On wrote on Dec 27, 2008 12:54 AM:

" Cajunator you want a response? Well here it is. Brotha Please! You insult a man's intelligence. A cane farmer can pay a worker below minimum wage that's the law. And I don't know any that would take that up a notch if they didn't have to. And that my friend is why American workers won't work for you for very long. I really don't care who you have working for you that's your business but don't try to BS the BSer. "

Justice for All wrote on Dec 26, 2008 12:17 PM:

" There can be no justice for ALL without allowing Mexicans to stay here and live work. This country is there homelands. It was took from them. "

Oh Brother wrote on Dec 26, 2008 8:53 AM:

" who don't want to work and is looking for a hand out. These people are God's people also, all you who want to condem them, you will reap what you sow. They are not harming anyone. Leave them be. And for the idiot who said we are Cajun Americans, put down the bottle and get a grip! "

Oh Brother wrote on Dec 26, 2008 8:49 AM:

" I can not believe some people, the ones who complain that the mexicans are taking their jobs, well if you get off your duff maybe, just maybe you might get a job. We have people from mexico that work where I work. They are polite, hard working and show up to work. We also have people whose pants are below their rear ends and can only work with one hand cuz they are holding up the pants with the other hand. These people only want one thing and that's to work. There are jobs out there, maybe it's you (cont) "

sharon wrote on Dec 25, 2008 7:05 PM:

" Just quit being BIGOTS.....and stop complaining about the blacks, Mexicans, Asians etc that live in our community ... get on with it and be happy for what you have. "

Concerned wrote on Dec 25, 2008 12:06 AM:

" To American Made, you are sooo misinformed it is unbeliveable, do you know that 3 years ago the Republicans tried to warn your friends in our far left Dem congress that were heading for this problem, they chose to ignore that, do you know why they chose to ignore, there all bought and paid for, just study a little history and not believe everything you hear "

Mexican American wrote on Dec 23, 2008 8:10 PM:

" I am a mexican american and I do not take either sides. But I post my opinion on why employers hire plain Mexicans not Mexican Americans. Is because they work very hard unlike some people. Yes there is hard workers here but if the people want to work they need to work hard and stop being lazy and causing drama. Mexicans are there to work not to cause any problems or work on half the time. I do not like the idea of them getting paid and doing almost anything they want. they should pay taxes just like all us. "

Max wrote on Dec 23, 2008 12:08 PM:

" Spanish are from spain we are talking about mexicans from mexico. "

Max wrote on Dec 23, 2008 12:06 PM:

" It's the illegals we are talking about. Illegal activity I.E. crossing the border with out premission. other activities I won't name, You can stand on your soapbox and say poor pitiful mexicans but if the situation were reversed they would be beating the bejesus out of you to get you to leave their country. I have lived on the border and have seen qutie a few things. "

Master Sparks wrote on Dec 22, 2008 7:08 PM:

" Our Acadian heritage is a mix of French and Spanish. The "Spanish Trail" passes right through here. Spanish moss grows here and is revered. To condem a peson because he wants more for his family is just wrong. I've seen an influx of them in the oilfield cause locals don't want to work offshore or away from home, or just not work period. Be thankful they work. Be thankful you can walk and talk ,then get off your high horse and get a job . Work and be productive and worry about you. The lord will take care of all/else. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:54 PM:

" ..........Secondly, they know exactly how many hours they can work in a week without loosing their government checks, food stamps, etc.. That's why they don't show up regularly for work. Welfare has created this situation. Third, one of the reasons employers are scared to hire these people, is because they are always looking for someone to sue. They will intentionally injure themselves on the job or claim that every injury they have occurred on the job, to try to get some kind of settlement. Yet they can never pass a drug test. It's just not worth-the-hassle-of-trying-to-hire-them.You-never-have-these-problems-with-MEXICAN-CONTRACT-LABOR.It's-just-a-fact! "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:34 PM:

" One thing I have learned simply by listening to local farm labor as they stand around chit chatting, is that they know exactly how to play the system. First off, almost all of them are on the "Welfare to Work Program" where they are required to put in X amount of applications in a certain time frame. So what they do is apply for jobs they are not qualified for, or at places they know are not currently hiring. I know employers that have gotten cursed out over the phone for hiring them......continued...... "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:15 PM:

" To American Made: What evidence do you have that Mexicans are "going home in droves"? Give me some facts and cite where your facts come from. Also do the same for your claim that "they can earn more money in Mexico than they can here". Again, cite where your facts come from. I'd also like you to elaborate on your claim that the Republican Party "destroyed our economy and put us in a recession". If you're going to say what I think you are going to say, I can't wait to burst your bubble. "

c.b. wrote on Dec 21, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Good thing we have mexicans,legal ones that is, because the locals that are capable that dont seek employment are to busy selling crack ,shooting an burning people,an shooting police in the back instead of seeking employment ,its called get the lead out . I have never had a mexican ask for money ,but I have been bothered countless times by my fellow LOCALS for a dollar here and a quarter here , just to get that beer in a bag,gets down right old an annoying after awhile .Punch the clock, you will get a check on Friday!!!!!! "

American Made wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:31 PM:

" The truth is, since George Bush and the repuglickan party destroyed our economy and put us in a depression, the Mexicans have been going home in droves.
They can now earn more money in Mexico than here... "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 19, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Rapp On...Your are right about the LEGAL MEXICAN contract labor not making minimum wage.Fact is, they make much more.They get paid by the acre to plant cane.Because they are so much more productive, they actually make much more than the hourly rate of local labor, because they can plant twice the acres in an hour. Why do you keep ignoring the facts? At least defend your ignorant comments with some kind of response. "

Cane Farmers Wife wrote on Dec 19, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Rapp On Your the one that seems to be on a soap box. There are no illegals working with my husband. Everyone that works with him has worked with him for over 5 years and one for over 40 years with this family. Im not saying your wrong about the mud on the roads or the way some are doing things. This is not about me. This is about someone that cant feed their family but appears to have time to play on a computer and criticize others just not have a job. "

Cane Farmers Wife wrote on Dec 19, 2008 7:57 PM:

" To Farmers Wife pt 1 YOU LOSE "

Cane Farmers Wife wrote on Dec 19, 2008 7:54 PM:

" For your information I live in a 25 year old trailer and drive a 10 year old car and none of the men that work with my husband are mexicans. We also pay our taxes and fix the roads, pay for your illigitimate grandbabies and your childrens welfare. Not on a soap box just letting you know there are some that dont use them and when they do they all have legal paperwork. ps didnt say i owned the farm. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 19, 2008 7:51 PM:

" Rapp On...I believe the weight limit for trucks is 80,000 pounds, right? Well there is a state law that makes sugar mills keep anything over that limit. Which means farmers don't get paid for anything over 80,000lbs per truck. So why would they overload their trucks, when it's not to their advantage to do so? You need to stop listening to barber shop gossip. "

js wrote on Dec 19, 2008 7:24 PM:

" Cane farmers are not subsidized. And they don't get it all back. Maybe you should go work for the mill or a CPA and see where it goes. My husband just got out of farming. And, would you like to see the house I live in? It is plain, simple, 3 bedrooms, and SMALL. We raised children in this small house. We own nothing but the house and our vehicles. No land, no nothing!! "

erathdog wrote on Dec 19, 2008 5:31 PM:

" have you seen what the price of sugar is? It's cheap. While milk has doubled in price over the last ten years sugar may have gone up ten percent. They are not getting much for their sugar. I had a snowball stand in 1980. I bought so much sugar, I will never forget the price I paid back then.. I paid 2.19 for a five pound bag. Here we are 28 years later, and you aren't paying much more then that for five pounds of sugar. "

JustMe wrote on Dec 19, 2008 11:01 AM:

" Cane farmers are subsidised. They get it alllllll back. Poor mouthing sugar cane farmers WILL NEVER get my sympathy! "

JustMe wrote on Dec 19, 2008 10:58 AM:

" The point is Mexicans work, and they work hard! People around here have had their chance at a decent job, but your sense of entitlement screws it up. You think its beneath you to work for minimum wage. Im against illegal aliens as much as the rest of you but when they go about it the legal way, I dont mind them being here, they get the job done! Go walk around the East side of town and pull some people out of the crack houses and offer them a job and see how far you get. "

What wrote on Dec 19, 2008 9:22 AM:

" Not all farmers are wealthy. That is a blanket statement, and those are seldom accurate. "

Rapp On wrote on Dec 18, 2008 11:11 PM:

" Cane farmer's wife, if you are "What" or their significant other I would still like an answer to how many illegals you have hired to work your farm? I've been around for a long time and I've yet to see a poor cane farmer so get off the soap box. I would rant about the mud on the roads and your overweight tractor and truck loads but it would be to no avail you all have bought the right lobbiest. But hiring illegals will someday catch up with you I'm certain of it. You know you're wrong. "

Former farmers family wrote on Dec 18, 2008 9:53 PM:

" My husband had to get out of farming because he could not get any American workers to show up for work. The work for a few hours, want their check, go to the store for alcohol, drink all night, take the day off because they are hung over and then start all over again a few days later. And, to the lowly one who thinks farmers make loads of money, think again. How would you like to borrow money every year not knowing if you can pay it back at the end of grinding? Remember, no farmers -- no food. "

Max wrote on Dec 18, 2008 4:13 PM:

" I am sure. Some one else I know for sure is a concrete contractor on hwy 90 before you get to La motors. My comments are from first hand experience. 5 will get you 10 if you can guess which concrete contractor held a bbq for the new law enforcement head of iberia parish. "

To Cajunator wrote on Dec 18, 2008 2:22 PM:

" Please do not forgot the landlords who rent to these Mexicans! They should be fined and jailed for housing illegals!! "

To Farmers Wife pt 1 wrote on Dec 18, 2008 2:20 PM:

" You make me sick. You and your husband live off the riches of farming then cry and complain how little you get paid for the cane. boo hoo I can bet my bottom dollar you are living in a luxurious home and driving a luxurious car/SUV. You can cry the pity me song somewhere else and you want to know why? "

To Farmers Wife pt 2 wrote on Dec 18, 2008 2:20 PM:

" While you and your husband are playing FAT CATS, you are tearing up the road and we have to pay for it! We have to pay to fix our damaged vehicles! We also have to pay for your cheap labor when they go to UMC to have their anchor babies and if they are ill! "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 18, 2008 9:38 AM:

" Max, I cannot speak for the situation at the Port. I don't want to comment if I am not sure. But I can say with certainty that the Mexican contract labor that farmers use, are DOCUMENTED WORKERS. They DID NOT sneak across the border in the dark of night. Now, that being said, if there are any ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS working ANYWHERE, I think they should be deported immediately, and not only should the company pay a steep fine, but the person responsible for hiring them should have criminal charges filed against them. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 18, 2008 9:27 AM:

" Maybe Rapp On is one of these local laborers who doesn't like being out performed and made a fool of on the job. "

B.Bean wrote on Dec 18, 2008 6:57 AM:

" I blame welfare for some of the lazy people, they are enableing some. When a person can stay home and collect welfare or work (min. wage job ) and only be a fifty or hundred dollar difference between the two incomes they figure why work ! "

Max wrote on Dec 17, 2008 6:42 PM:

" Port is right i see more each year at the port. "

Cane Farmers Wife wrote on Dec 17, 2008 5:21 PM:

" Cont: Its not like most of the people that take those jobs that work till they get a check and then take 3 days off to stay home and play with their babies momma's. If you think they are not spending their money locally why complain about them in wal mart. they are not there taking up space and counting customers for wal mart thats for sure. Get 0ff your butts and get a job and get a job with the employers housing and feeding their employees nothing left to complain about. "

Cane Farmers Wife wrote on Dec 17, 2008 5:17 PM:

" Rapp On; As the wife of a cane farmer let me enlighten you. It takes money to run that farm. It takes money to pay those workers. When was the last time you looked at what the farmers are getting paid for sugar. While some of you misguided people think we are getting rich from hiring those people, they get paid the same as anyone else willing to get off thier butts and come to work. They show up every day and there is no missed days of work because they are drunk or stoned. "

Head Line wrote on Dec 17, 2008 3:28 PM:

" If any one remember it was the headline in the Daily Iberia 2007-2008 work
was plentiful no one was applying for jobs. The bible says the work is plentiful but, the laborers are few. Why some of the local folks didn't apply for some of these jobs some one is giving you the opportunity to work and now you want to blame the Mexicans. I beg the differ!! "

Lynn wrote on Dec 17, 2008 1:03 PM:

" To: Seriously. I would like to thank you for your attitude!! There are many people around here, whites included, who have that "gimme" attitude. They don't want to work. They want everything the "easy" way.

As for taxes, Mexicans are paying sales taxes, right? Everytime they buy food, pay for their hotel rooms and gas, they are paying taxes. They may not be paying Social Security and that, but, they shouldn't be able to collect any either. That's where our illustrious SENATORS and CONGRESSMEN come into play!! "

No Problem Here wrote on Dec 17, 2008 12:39 PM:

" Mexicans are not the problem here. Every man is equal. I agree with those of you who said that with the luxary of the computer and internet this person can feed their family if the give that luxary up. Personally I do not have a problems with the mexicans. Alot of them are very nice ppl trying to make an honest living for their families. "

flowerchild wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:35 AM:

" I personally have no problems with anyone as long as we all work, pay taxes and speak english... "

Rapp On wrote on Dec 16, 2008 11:57 PM:

" Well "What" you said the majority of your workers are legal. How many of them aren't? You and the rest of the farmers are the reason this country has an influx of illegals coming in. When one of your hired hands go bad the law should be knocking on your door to hold you responsible. It is not a laughing matter. This country is heading for 3rd world status and the farmers greed is a primary reason. They aren't being paid minimum wage and you know it. That's why you hire them. "

Black Woman Opinion wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:53 PM:

" They will work. The ones who are crying "wolf" we all know of one just too lazy to work. Something for nothing, the short cut. I have some family members opportunties "KNOCK" more than once to better themselves. We don't need to blame mexicans they didn't come to steal our jobs. You snooze you lose "PERIOD"...... "

Lynn wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:48 PM:

" To "What". 95% may be an exaggeration, but, I bet it's not too far off. These guys don't ring up all kinds of expenses. They all live together in small places, they all ride together in one vehicle. They don't have all kinds of "luxuries" like multilple vehicles, huge tires and rims and all kinds of "gadgets", not to mention the debt that so many others incur. "

What wrote on Dec 16, 2008 11:57 AM:

" Can you come and work for me? Can you . . .? Apparently, only if your are a Mexican. Didn't anyone tell you? New Iberia only employs Mexicans.
The point I was trying to make is that they keep very little for themselves - 95%
was a bit excessive I agree. "

Tony wrote on Dec 16, 2008 11:51 AM:

" To Seriously : Well said. "

To what wrote on Dec 16, 2008 4:19 AM:

" Can I come work for you? Not many people can survive on 5% income unless they make some serious money! LOL "

Bbean wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:57 PM:

" I dont have a problem with them as long as they pay taxes just like I do. The reason they can work cheaper is they dont always pay taxes ( illegals ) . "

Seriously wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:08 PM:

" For who ever made the 1st stupid comment about mexicans I can't belive that you and other people are so small minded to blame "mexicans" for their problems. I'm a black educated woman and don't feel like anyone has taken anything from me. Instead of sitting at home and making a fuss about it get up get a job and do your best at your job. If you spend less time complaining then you'll find that the only one taking jobs away from you is you!!!!. "

a way to feed your family.. wrote on Dec 15, 2008 8:08 PM:

" First off if you have a computer to type to the open forum start there and disconnect the internet and you can buy some food for you family. Then go from there and cut where needed! "

What wrote on Dec 15, 2008 4:15 PM:

" I am a local business owner and I do employ "Mexicans".
1st : Most are here LEGALLY, or have a work visa.
2nd : Most are NOT paid pennies on the dollar - the recieve the same pay as would a "natural" american.
3rd : I hire the most qualified workers. Additionally, it has been my experience that most of them have an outstanding work ethic.

In closing I would like you to know that the vast majority of them send 95% of their earnings home - to feed their familes. "

Kim wrote on Dec 15, 2008 4:01 PM:

" Cajun-Americans? Is that what we are? Buaaahhhhhh!!!! "

Tony wrote on Dec 15, 2008 3:39 PM:

" You can't buy food for your family? Really?
I don't know many people that have full time jobs and still can't feed their families. Exactly how many kids do you have? Perhaps you don't live within your means . . .?
Instead of calling the INS, perhaps you should call Debt One and consider consolidation all of those ecredit card bills? "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 15, 2008 2:51 PM:

" Third...Where else can a local farmer find 20 or more laborers at the drop of a hat,for 3 or4 weeks,to do seasonal work such as planting sugarcane?It's hard enough to find local labor that will actually show up for work 2 days in a row, and actually stay sober.Do you have any idea how unproductive it is to have to drive all over creation knocking on doors every morning to get workers out of bed?Yet everyone loves to scream at the farmers when there local tractor drivers are wreckless on the roads.I have come to realize that some -of-you-are-simply-miserable-people-and-nothing-will-make-you-happy-except-continuing-to-be-miserable.I-don't-know-why-I-waiste-my-time-explaining.You-aren't-looking-for-solutions,you're-looking-for-someone-to-wallow-in-misery-with. "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 15, 2008 2:33 PM:

" To all those talking BS about the farmers using Mexican labor: First of all, they are not getting rich by using them. Actually, they are much more expensive, because you also have to house them. Secondly, they are NOT illegal, as they are contracted through MEXICAN contractors. The reason farmers use them, is because they are here for ONE REASON ONLY. TO WORK!!! They don't go out all night, and call in sick the next day or show up hungover or still drunk. CONTINUED......... "

Benita Barrera wrote on Dec 15, 2008 1:55 PM:

" I'm married to a great man from Mexico. He and his family have treated me better than my own family. They (his father and brother) are here on work visas, theses men always give me money and buy me things . My husband and I have a 2 month old daughter, and he IS the world's best father. I also have a 12 year old and he does everything for him. Try and get to know these people and you will find out they are GREAT PEOPLE!!! Remember this is "The Great American Melting Pot"or it was suppose to be.BenitaBarrera "

Lazy Lazy..... wrote on Dec 15, 2008 12:53 PM:

" Todays Classifieds........

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Take your pick....... "

Do not agree wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:38 AM:

" This is just cruel! The want ads are full of jobs. "

Port no.2 wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:04 AM:

" A friend of our works in home construction and a Mexican had the gull to walk up and tell him he would do the job for cheaper. He wanted the sub-contractor to put his guys OUT OF WORK and keep the extra money so the Mexican and his Mexican crew could do the work. Well, let me tell you the Mexican sure high tailed it out of there real quick. And they wonder why most of us don't want them here!! "

Port wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:01 AM:

" What most of you miss is the point of the article. Have you seen the jobs being taken over at the Port of Iberia? These people are putting Cajun Americans out of high paying jobs. This article is not about the fat farmers making a bigger living paying low wages to immigrants. I read and re-read the article and it is about the high paying offshore and tech jobs that we need to support our families. These Mexicans are cutting the throats of our children. "

Max wrote on Dec 14, 2008 4:44 PM:

" I just want the illegals out! "

Kim wrote on Dec 14, 2008 4:26 PM:

" A hard working mother. I work very hard for what I earn and I have much respect for my fellow human beings that work hard for their families. So you know what, they can stay as far as I am concerned. "

aimee wrote on Dec 14, 2008 11:17 AM:

" Farmers had little or no choice but to seek labor from outside the area. The locals do not want to work for the wages offered...they would rather stand on the corner and smoke and drink and complain that nothing is being given to them for free. When a worker comes to work late, wants to leave early, then expects to get paid for the full day, he gets mad and walks away. God bless the Mexicans because the farmers would not have labor to harvest their crops. "

Jarred James Breaux wrote on Dec 14, 2008 10:38 AM:

" Also, a few youears ago there was the whining about the out-sourcing of jobs. They whine because we out-source jobs to India or the fact that Fruit-of-the-Loom moved all their plants to Mexico. These same people, however, never change their buying habbits to hurt these companies who out-source jobs; they just complain. It reminds me of those people who cry SHOP IBERIA FIRST but do absolutely nothing to bring new companies into the area. "

Jarred James Breaux wrote on Dec 14, 2008 10:37 AM:

" Lazy Americans always complain that the foreignors are taking their jobs. Foreignors in our community are the hardest workers. Many of those men actually have their families here. It is not always true that their families are in Mexico. In my second period class, the majority are English Second Language students and they are the highest performers on tests. Americans either do not get the jobs because they think they are too good for those jobs (which they are not) and they are unwilling to start from the bottom and work themselves up. "

somebody that cares wrote on Dec 14, 2008 9:41 AM:

" First of all they will work for less than min.wage. We cant make it on min. wage and why should we get a second when one should be enough if the pay is right.They bring down the pay scale for all of us. Jobs are very scarce right now and we need them to go home .Before the mexicans came the farmers found people to work but again the mexican works for almost nothing so yeah the farmer will get off with more money in his pocket. "

Thats right wrote on Dec 14, 2008 8:55 AM:

" To lets see: You are right. The farmer has to go through a lot and even pay to have these mexicans transported here. They also have to run an ad in the newspaper to show that there is work available for residents around the area. Guess what 1 person applied to our ad and he didn't want it because he didn't want to do that kind of work. So like you I think people need to stop complaining about them, and maybe get to know some of them because they are nice people. "

contractor wrote on Dec 14, 2008 8:49 AM:

" Sorry, but the mexicans are the only ones at my shop applying for the jobs. I have no choice but to hire them. The americans are just as content to sit on the porch and get da guvment check. "

you gotta be kidding wrote on Dec 14, 2008 8:27 AM:

" I think you don't realize that there are no AMERICANS who will do the job the Mexicans do. Today's jobless people choose to not work. I don't care how uneducated you are, you CAN find employment, even if you go work your 40 hours at McDonalds sweeping the parking lot and washing dishes @ minium wage. For some reason everyone is "too good" to do that any more. It's easier to collect-welfare+live-on-section-8+get foodstamps, rob a house or deal drugs. Be glad the Mexicans are here. I commend them, leaving their own families behind for months to support them! "

From Experience wrote on Dec 14, 2008 7:40 AM:

" The point that the writer misses, is the Mexicans want to work. The locals want a check. There is a huge difference. "

Not farming jobs wrote on Dec 14, 2008 1:35 AM:

" All of you who are insultng the writer should walk in their shoes before insulting them. The mexicans, this person is referring to, are the ones that are taking over the Port and the home construction jobs. These mexicans are taking technical and specialty jobs from hard working Americans.

I have relatives that left jobs due to safety issues. There were so many mexicans that if something went wrong they expected the AMERICANS TO SPEAK SPANISH!!

I can only pray that one day you or a loved one lose a job to one. "

lets see part 5 wrote on Dec 13, 2008 9:26 PM:

" You will need the money to get your food so get rid of the internet and take that money and time you spend to b'''h about the mexicans taking such away. Get a second job and the 30 or so dollars a month that could be a couple of loaves and ham for your family. You just stuck a lil nerve when I observed your complaint on Mexicans. "

lets see part 3 wrote on Dec 13, 2008 9:10 PM:

" The farmers apply for the visas to get them here. And if you people need work that bad, I havent heard 1 farmer say that people have been tearing down there doors looking for a job. Also if you dont realize that farmer u see on the side of the road in the field, I dont think many of you people try to stop and ask for a job. But dont worry u might see more mexicans coming because some of you are only gonna more lazy when they (REDISTRIBUTE DA WEALTH) "

lets see part 2 wrote on Dec 13, 2008 9:03 PM:

" I always see job listings in the paper on bill boards. Theres not to many people acting like there families need the food or money. These mexicans travel away at least a 1000 miles for months at a time to feed there families that need the money and food. While the ones that act like all they need is a little beer and a street corner. Get a life. "

lets see wrote on Dec 13, 2008 8:58 PM:

" People complain about mexicans working here and mexicans in wal-mart and yall say theres to many of them. While it was snowing on admiral doyle the other day there was about a 55 to 60 years old mexican with a flag in the snow and rain slowing traffic down for his farmer. Sure dont see no other white or black standing there doing this job. I bet u dont see any mexicans standing in line at job services. They are here cause they not scared to work. "

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