tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post6965602081348100517..comments2023-05-15T10:04:34.219-04:00Comments on News/ Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform: Michael Glass, Ed.D., AOH National Chairman on Immigration urges comprehensive immigration reform:Kelly Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00446261076874445709noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post-39172296542821087412007-03-31T23:17:00.000-04:002007-03-31T23:17:00.000-04:00We not only speak english, we improved it for them...We not only speak english, we improved it for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post-33056251330915531352007-03-09T18:09:00.000-05:002007-03-09T18:09:00.000-05:00Michael, we have a newsflash for you. The door to...Michael, we have a newsflash for you. The door to legal immigration from Ireland is basically shut. The only means to enter to U.S. legally is via the the Diversity Visa Lottery program. This program distributes 50,000 visa worldwide annually. The distribution is based on country population. Ireland only receives 160 visa because of its small population. Do you really think that 160 visas constitutes a legal way to get here? We have a better chance at winning mega millions. The U.S. has 34 million people of Irish ancestry of which you are one. How do you think your ancestors who endured the rough and dangerous trip to get here would feel about your close minded views? We are looking for an earned path which means we will pay fines and back taxes to have a chance at the American Pie. We have the same right to be here as you have. The only person that can make your bold statement is the Native Indian and he can say that to both of us. To update you, there are plenty of undocumented Greeks and Germans here as well that will also avail of the opportunity of an earned path to citizenship should comprehensive immigration reform be passed. Those who voted to criminalize the undocumented in Congress were given the boot by the American voters in the mid term elections. Sensenbrenner and J D Hayworth are two of those that share your views and they are now sitting at home on the couch. Once comprehensive immigration reform is passed, we will be here LEGALLY too. And yes, we speak the English language so that at least removes one hurdle for you. Thanks for the encouragement. Legalize the Irish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post-83667513647541360982007-03-09T16:36:00.000-05:002007-03-09T16:36:00.000-05:00If you come into the U.S. illegally you have no ri...If you come into the U.S. illegally you have no right to be here- you should be deported right away. My Irish ancestors came here legally and so did my German and Greek family. Borders, language and culture- Michael SavageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post-76492876844244888452007-03-08T22:14:00.000-05:002007-03-08T22:14:00.000-05:00The AOH were there in support of the ILIR in Washi...The AOH were there in support of the ILIR in Washington DC. I saw a banner from the Joseph Duelk Jr. Division #1 Orange County New York.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post-3721517147648557142007-03-08T13:07:00.000-05:002007-03-08T13:07:00.000-05:00The rally was great yesterday! It's always a treat...The rally was great yesterday! It's always a treat to have the Irish converge and lobby the heck out of Washington. Well done on being so organized this year. It was a great turn out.<BR/><BR/>I have one question - this has become a tradition of sorts. What will happen once the undocumented Irish are made legal? Will you all still come down for a visit to Washington? <BR/><BR/>I am always inspired and my heart touched when I hear an Irishman speak. The wit, humor and emotion of an Irishman is true sincerity.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to ILIR!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com