The so-called “immigration” scandal is substantially less complicated than the Wall Street securitized derivatives mess, but the scandals are related in that they are both based upon greed and indifference to the welfare of ordinary Americans who have to pay the costs of these activities whether through deteriorating home prices, increased taxes or other burdens. As recent events in Elgin have shown, however, these costs are paid in both blood and money. If I recall him correctly, Mr. Dalton in his youth was once the beneficiary of an Elgin environment that educated kids. Now he promotes an environment that kills them. Unfortunately, tomorrow’s election results will likely show he is not alone.

Let’s get something straight, 287(g) is not about “undocumented workers”, it’s about illegal immigrants. A 12 year old kid cutting someones grass for 20 bucks cash is an undocumented worker. That is not who 287(g) is about, it is about people who are in this country illegally. Granted, many illegal immigrants are undocumented workers, but many are not. For many, the only work they do is work the system or make anchor babies, which I pay for with higher taxes.

I am so sick of hearing illegal immigrants referred to as undocumented workers. Do we call bank robbers unapproved loan recipients? Or house burglars uninvited house guests? How about car thieves, let’s call then unapproved vehicle renters. It’s time to stop with the politically correct BS and call them what they are. Illegal means illegal. It’s really not that complicated.

I am the same age as Ms. Castro and zeal cannot equal experience. Management experience is very important at this time. Our money MUST be used wisely.

After Ms, Castro finishes her MBA and has a little managerial experience under her belt she will be more prepared.

287g for those of you who are unfamiliar is a program that trains local officers to enforce federal immigration law. Christina Castro stated, as well as candidates Don Wolfe, Jeanette Mihalec, that she was opposed to 287g training. Even sheriff Pat Perez is opposed to 287g. She never said she was opposed to ICE. She said she was opposed to having the county pay to have Kane County Sheriff police officers get 287g trained. She stated that any illegal immigrant who was convicted of a serious felony or crime should indeed be deported. It again sounds like Julie Schmitt doesn’t have a good grasp of the issues affecting the district or the county. Why would we want to put her in office? I personally don’t like flip-floppers, if they flip-flop on an issue how do you know they won’t continue to do so when elected?

As far as Julie Schmitt’s answers being contradictory, let’s let the blog readers be the judge:
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=238169

Also I’m surprised the ever compassionate and PC Green Party would support a candidate who is being ageist, implying one opponent is bad for the job because she’s too young and that the other is too old.

Just because I didn’t vote for her doesn’t mean we can’t be friends. I mean, one of her listed hobbies is biking!

As to FRWRD, I have spoken with Julie several times and she has complete appreciation for what they do in regard to the Fox River water. Does that mean we should ignore any potential or future threats to the river? Does being concerned mean she’s saying she thinks nothing’s being done? She simply pointed out an important natural asset we have in Kane County and expressed her willingness to protect it.

And I agree with Mr. Komodo– can we not have an intelligent discussion without participants resorting to name-calling? I guess civility really is dead…