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Spitzer Policy Will Let Illegal Immigrants Get Driver's Licenses

Submitted by DisgustedUpstateNYer, Oct 6, 2007 15:54

Mad? Go to wgy.com. Under "on air" click on Al Roney. On the right hand side he has info on this--and a link to a forum that a listener started. They are talking about a rally in Albany on 10/22. If you are interested, join the discussion. If you can't make it, spread the word.


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why not let immigrants drive it will put so mush money back in the system put id on people who... [MORE]

kerron 

Nov 8, 2007 20:45

Gas to be 4.00$ next summerNew cars getting 40 MPGWhat will we do with those old gas guzzlers?Amer### KEEP IT... [MORE]

observer 

Nov 6, 2007 09:05

For those who think they are so smart and know it all. Not all those who are label as illegal... [MORE]

Sherry 

Oct 31, 2007 12:13

My Grandparents came through Ellis Island and obeyed the immigration laws as did thousands and thousands of immigrants. This is a... [MORE]

Chris Anderson 

Oct 31, 2007 02:35

A gov. that won't listen to the people has to go. Let's vote him out in NOV 07 [MORE]

Ron 

Oct 20, 2007 15:36

I've scanned the comments and it seems to me that the legal citizens are extremely against issuing drivers licenses to... [MORE]

Shelley 

Oct 15, 2007 11:03

start a recall petition, over 90% of New Yorkers will sign it. [MORE]

Jacqueline Benvenuto 

Oct 11, 2007 19:20

This is just another step towards making it okay to not abide by the rules of the country we live... [MORE]

Greg P. 

Oct 10, 2007 10:09

New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer's motion to give DRIVER'S licenses to ILLEGAL aliens MUST be STOPPED in its TRACKS!... [MORE]

Holly Dutton 

Oct 8, 2007 21:30

People who are against immigration and don't see how much immigrants contribute to this country will never agree with me... [MORE]

Angela 

Oct 6, 2007 16:40

Mad? Go to wgy.com. Under "on air" click on Al Roney. On the right hand side he has info on...

DisgustedUpstateNYer 

Oct 6, 2007 15:54

I don't understand the fear.these people do all kinds of jobs that a majority of americans don't want. Most of... [MORE]

sean 

Oct 5, 2007 16:32

I'm so happy this happened. I mean not all immigrants are in gangs and stuff. I know a lot of... [MORE]

Lizbeth 

Oct 5, 2007 11:18

I personally couldn't care less how bad conditions are in Mexico.! Econmoic conditions in Mexico is no excuse for invading... [MORE]

zouave 

Oct 20, 2007 18:47

What's wrong with you people? I have Mexican friends in Atlanta. Very good, hard working people. They don't have license,... [MORE]

Tonya Jones 

Oct 22, 2007 11:26

A welcome development. .....Spitzer should do more than this by equally allowing the holders of such licences when issued to... [MORE]

Peter Azolibe 

Nov 2, 2007 12:44

Finally an increase in security.This law should be passed on all states. [MORE]

irma 

Oct 4, 2007 10:54

Every one that disagrees with the policy are not in the situation that these immigrants are in. Stop thinking about... [MORE]

swiff pipez 

Oct 3, 2007 22:31

I wish all illegal immigrants could get a drivers license and other important documents for them to live their life... [MORE]

SONIA PENNY 

Oct 3, 2007 20:38

Thats way New York is and Empire and all inmigrants like my grandfathers come from all over the word and... [MORE]

Charlie 

Oct 2, 2007 14:30

they should be able to have because they don't have there green card that does not mean nothin they are... [MORE]

mary rivera 

Sep 29, 2007 15:30

i just got a call from a friend in new york re this new policey,i cant wait!!! havin had my... [MORE]

jo 

Oct 3, 2007 14:03

Actually, illegal immigrants are eligible for car insurance. [MORE]

Catherine 

Oct 10, 2007 14:15

Before you spout off about these ILLEGAL ALIENS why don't you learn how to spell correctly. [MORE]

jackey 

Oct 24, 2007 19:00

do you think that illegal immigrants would actually be eligable for car insurance?? [MORE]

dan 

Sep 28, 2007 19:52

Actually, illegal immigrants are eligible for car insurance, and in some case with much higher insurance premiums. [MORE]

Catherine 

Oct 10, 2007 14:10

It is evident that you have not done your homework! In the past, the State of New York did not required... [MORE]

Al Lenz 

Oct 12, 2007 12:28

educate yourself before you spew hatred.to get insurance all you need is a license and a residence.immigration status is not... [MORE]

rh 

Oct 15, 2007 16:14

when the needs of the privledged few are represented by one who serves himself, it is time for change. i... [MORE]

nosreffej samoht 

Oct 18, 2007 19:37

It is a very good decision form Governor Spitzer. Some people they say it is dangerous for the homeland security.... [MORE]

All About Long Island 

Sep 28, 2007 15:15

None of the terrorist of 911 were illegal aliens, they were students who came here legally.This is not a matter... [MORE]

mhm 

Oct 11, 2007 19:17

Funny how 72 % of all New yorkers don't even want illegal aliens to have a Drivers License in their... [MORE]

Al 

Oct 19, 2007 01:34

you know that these immigrants won't carry insurance we have to put a stop to this and get rid of... [MORE]

james 

Oct 20, 2007 17:57

If you are going to allow illegal immigrants to get a valid Driver's License, then you should repeal taking Driver's... [MORE]

Spud 

Oct 21, 2007 00:16

Here we go with another scheme to take rights and privileges away from the law abiding and grant unwarranted benifits... [MORE]

Diogenes 

Sep 28, 2007 12:50

This is nuts, so if they do not have to prove residency or legal status they can get a license... [MORE]

William Cullens 

Sep 27, 2007 20:29

This pretty much takes the cake. I am so disappointed in the political minds of these so called leaders. They... [MORE]

Jan 

Sep 29, 2007 04:36

absurd ! Soon they will have the right to vote then to purchase arms , then move to and control the... [MORE]

Gilda Stawicki 

Oct 18, 2007 17:19

Thank You, Mr. Spitzer, You the only One who wants to help good people, we do not do anything bad.... [MORE]

OkMan 

Oct 27, 2007 20:41

I have friends who are my clasmates and cant get a drivers licence because of their status. i think its... [MORE]

Erica 

Sep 26, 2007 20:11

I think is a great idea, beause illegal immigrants are just driving without the license, and this way the roads... [MORE]

Michael 

Sep 27, 2007 15:29

I believe this is a very good step in the right direction. Right now, not being able to have a... [MORE]

Justin 

Sep 26, 2007 15:13

I think they are already in the country so it make sense give it to them in case any accident... [MORE]

sandy 

Sep 26, 2007 12:31

I think this is absolutley awful! I am disgusted by this! I am really getting sick of NYS! It makes... [MORE]

LAURA CONNELLY 

Sep 25, 2007 10:07

Calling someone "illegal" doesn't make them any less of a factor of any community, and it doesn't take their car... [MORE]

Russ 

Sep 26, 2007 11:06

It is pretty sick to give illegal immigrants the right to get a drivers license. However, in reality, the illegals... [MORE]

Arlene 

Sep 26, 2007 13:25

his move towards illegals driving better because lots of revenues will be coming in so more of u can live... [MORE]

mark 

Sep 26, 2007 21:36

It only makes sense, are people forgetting that the white upstanding americans are doing just fine, just in case people... [MORE]

elsa 

Sep 27, 2007 21:38

Arlene, you do realize that not all illegal immigrants are some sort of decreased human life form whom walked into... [MORE]

Maria 

Sep 27, 2007 23:28

I think this is a very good idea. It make us know who is in the country. Keep doing a great... [MORE]

Ronald 

Sep 28, 2007 18:31

Who is stopping you from leaving NY? Next time think before you type! [MORE]

sandra 

Sep 29, 2007 01:29

I think its a good idea to allow illegal immigrants drivers licenses because this way u know they're driving legally and... [MORE]

cindy 

Sep 29, 2007 14:15

So, we're all putting guns to these people's heads forcing them to be criminals? I think not. These people can... [MORE]

tiffany 

Oct 3, 2007 23:04

If the terrrorists have to do something, they dont need a new york driver's license to do it. Start using... [MORE]

Neil 

Oct 15, 2007 11:38

wow..white upstanding citizens..could you be more racist. [MORE]

rh 

Oct 15, 2007 16:17

How does one criminalize breaking the law? No unlicensed illegal should be driving on the roads of NY State and... [MORE]

wedel 

Oct 30, 2007 17:31

All illegals in New York and all illegals that go to New York and get a license then go back... [MORE]

Lilathe 

Sep 23, 2007 17:13

Most illegal immigrants are not worried about voting for this country, especially the ones who are here only to make... [MORE]

Maria 

Oct 1, 2007 18:30

That's exactly a huge part of the illegal immigration problem. You point it out perfectly with, "...the ones who are... [MORE]

Tiffany 

Oct 4, 2007 12:31

actually i've known several illegals who pay taxes.they are huge benefit to the economy.most are extremely hard workers, who work... [MORE]

sean 

Oct 5, 2007 16:43

this is good news! many immigrants came here legally, but the problem is many were scammed out of there paperwork... [MORE]

Alen 

Oct 10, 2007 02:19

It would seem to this reader that the often acclaimed and highly valued U. S. citizenship has been significantly devalued... [MORE]

fpleti 

Sep 22, 2007 21:50

i think thats a good idea we will be more safe in this city of NY [MORE]

melsa 

Oct 29, 2007 19:12

If this thing go through, I'd say it's about time we collect signatures to recall Spitzer. Gray Davis was recalled... [MORE]

jenesus 

Sep 22, 2007 21:29

by allowing illegal aliens to kill legal americans by millions more driving he is putting our lives on the line... [MORE]

j bert 

Oct 9, 2007 18:21

I'm from California. Driver's Licenses were the last straw for us with the traitor governor Grey Davis (although Arnold is really... [MORE]

beth 

Oct 10, 2007 12:24

Can't wait to sign the petition to throw the communist/socialist/thug out. Wonder if he will send the State Police out... [MORE]

J Roz 

Oct 12, 2007 11:21

For all of you information, if someone hold a drive's license it does not mean that they can vote, or... [MORE]

Rose 

Oct 17, 2007 09:32

He has been the biggest disappointment. Perhaps he's even insane. Let's give him the boot and get someone in the... [MORE]

Melanie Coronetz 

Oct 17, 2007 15:50

I'm upstate, Buffalo the forgotten parts of NYS. There more to New York that goes beyond the Tappan Zee. We... [MORE]

Jibreel Riley 

Nov 1, 2007 22:04

Where is the common sense?! Where is the patriotism and pride of citizenship? Providing Driver's licenses to ILLEGAL immigrants is... [MORE]

Jay 

Sep 22, 2007 21:19

Maybe I'm old-fashioned, or have sat through too many late-night TV monologues where DMV was punch line, but this is... [MORE]

OCULUS 

Sep 21, 2007 09:31

All those new yorkers should really take a moment to think about all the work that is being done in... [MORE]

kirby 

Sep 26, 2007 11:44

i think that it is totally unfair to the immigrants of the working community that help out the city, to... [MORE]

Rahul 

Oct 4, 2007 11:13

Why is it so hard for Governor Spitzer to understand that it is illegal to enter our country without proper... [MORE]

Richard Chapman 

Oct 11, 2007 18:56

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