You didn't have rights to violate in the first place.
By Latrivia
@Latrivia (2878)
United States
February 18, 2009 9:43am CST
Some of you have already heard about the Arizona rancher that was being sued by a bunch of illegals for "violation of rights". I was honestly prepared for the worst, but thankfully the case was decided on by a jury that actually had intelligent people in it.
Story Here: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/17/jury-rancher-did-not-violate-mexicans-rights/
"A federal jury on Tuesday afternoon ruled that an Arizona rancher did not violate the civil rights of 16 Mexican nationals he detained at gunpoint after they had snuck illegally into the United States in 2004, but the jury awarded $78,000 in actual and punitive damages to six of the illegal immigrants on claims of assault and infliction of emotional distress. "
Okay, sure, he still had to pay up for the alleged kick or punch, but the point is that these low-lifes got a reality check. They aren't citizens, therefore they don't have rights as citizens. I'm so glad they lost that part of the case.
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@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
18 Feb 09
He should not have had to pay anything. What proof was there he actually hit them and not in self defense. They do not any rights here. There are illegal. Hopefully they went straight from court to a deportation center. Are they being deported?
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@Latrivia (2878)
• United States
18 Feb 09
Five of them are living in the U.S. with visa applications pending. They should've had their butts deported back to Mexico immediately. I don't know if there's any proof that he hit them, and they certainly haven't mentioned any evidence of battery.
I think it's sick that they call the guy a vigilante and label his actions as 'violent'. If the government actually did it's job and took real measures against illegals entering our country maybe none of this would have happened in the first place. Unfortunately we're just supposed to sit back and welcome them all with open arms, and we're uneducated racist hicks if we don't.
@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
18 Feb 09
I agree. He should counter sue for damages. Then sue the federal gov for failing in their job of stopping these illegals from coming across our borders. Because htey are not doing their job he has had damage to his property and his business.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
19 Feb 09
I'm glad the jury had some common sense and hopefully the rancher will appeal the damages and be able to have them thrown out. It's a shame that in some states it's a crime to defend your own property. 
@oneidmnster (1384)
• United States
18 Feb 09
This would all be a lot easier if the government would do their jobs and enforce the immigration laws we have.
I think the U.S. should stop free trade with Mexico until they do their part in stopping illegal immigration.
Better yet,Obama wants to create 3-4 million jobs.Why don't we just deport as many illegals as we can find(it's not that hard to find them)and punish the people that hire them.Then they would self deport.There would be no need to create jobs.They're already there.
@deejean06 (1952)
• United States
18 Feb 09
I don't understand why they were even allowed to sue in our court system? Do American citizens have the same rights as citizens of other countries when they are in foreign countries? I would like to know if anyone has that information?
Why can't we protect our land and our property in this country anymore without having the threat of litigation looming over our heads?
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
18 Feb 09
Americans who try to sneak into another country are generally SHOT, or at the very least, put into a prison cell somewhere. If you don't believe me, pose yourself as an American, then try to sneak into Mexico, or pretty much any oriental, muslim, or communist country in the world. You could also try to sneak into most countries in Central/South America as well and see how that works out for you. You will likely suffer one of three fates...1) you will be discovered and shot. 2) you will be imprisoned. 3) you will disappear and never be seen or heard from again.
The United States is the only country I know of that KNOWINGLY allows illegal immigrants to remain within its borders without consequences. Companies who KNOWINGLY employ these illegals are allowed to continue doing business. These illegal immigrants can go to the hospitals and receive treatment FREE of charge, while the true cost of this fall to the American tax-payers. Our current PRESIDENT was elected, even though it was KNOWN BY VOTERS that he has an aunt (and probably other family members) living in this country illegally, and that he had accepted campaign contributions from her. CLEARLY, America's views on illegal immigrants are relaxed to say the least. Also, our views need to be tightened, and our methods of dealing with people who are in this country illegally need to be be stricter and more readily applied. Illegal immigrants are a drain on our economy, because they get free healthcare, and they do not pay income taxes. Companies who are caught employing illegals should have their business licenses revoked and put out of business...
@deejean06 (1952)
• United States
18 Feb 09
How awful that we have more pity for the criminal than the law abiding citizen in this country. What has our legal system come to?
