I Had 10 Kids Here, But I'm No Criminal!

Manuela Quintana, an illegal immigrant, was featured on Katie Couric today. She and her husband moved to Arizona 15 years ago and started having kids (10 in all). She's moving from Arizona (probably to New Mexico) now, because the Arizona Governor signed a law requiring police to enforce immigration laws in that state. When, through an interpreter, she was asked if she considered herself a criminal, she said, "I don't think so. Murderers are criminals. I just want to work." (Actually, what she said was "No Creo" something.)

Her slumlord, Kyle Kester, says that his apartments are like a sinking ship. "I've lost 7 tenants this week...This isn't just hurting illegals, it's hurting Americans too, now."

Does this need an editorial kick in the right direction? Of course not! But because Katie was determined to squeeze every possible ounce of sympathy out of this story, I want to make sure that you don't miss your chance at outrage.

15 years ago, two criminals moved here and had 10 kids. They've been successful working in food service, which means they can afford a nice pickup (lowrider, big fat rims, nice paint job) and an apartment with an extra bedroom for their 10 kids to share. They've successfully raised our healthcare costs by going to the emergency room when they needed a doctor, and not paying the bill because they can't afford it. They've successfully taken every handout available to them -- the local church, food stamps, free child inoculation programs, schooling for 10 kids. You can bet your livelihood that the list goes on and on.

They have successfully raised the unemployment level in their community, performing work that Americans should be performing (yes, there ARE Americans who are willing to work food service, or any other job for which an honest employer is willing to pay an honest wage). And in case you missed it the first time, after 15 years in this country they still don't speak English.

Their kids, fully-vested Americans, are going to grow up and vote for more liberal immigration policies than we now currently have. They're going to vote for costly multilingual education policies. And, having grown up taking handouts, they'll vote for the politicians willing to provide the most. Two illegal immigrants, spawning 10 less-than-optimally-productive American citizens.

Manuela Quintana, you ARE a criminal. That, in the USA, is what we call people who break the law. You would know that if you weren't so bloody ignorant. Of course you want to work. Who doesn't? That doesn't mean you should be allowed to work here.

Now for their landlord, Kyle Kester, "This is hurting Americans." He's making a living providing housing for people who aren't supposed to be here. All business contains risk, especially when you cater to criminals. Don't ask for sympathy, Mr. Kester. You aren't a good American. You've made money off crime for years. Now you might lose everything. Mis ojos lloran por ti. I've got some advice for you -- quit taking on illegals as tenants. The risk is lower when you stick to Americans and legal immigrants.

Here's some advice for the 35% of Americans who support illegal immigrants: Read between the lines when news anchors try to manipulate your sympathies. And here's a link to the article at CBS News.