by Jack Lee
Reflecting utter contempt and a total lack of understanding, Congressman Pete Stark of California berates a mild mannered citizen who identified himself as a Minuteman. Stark is rude, demeaning and disingenuous. He asks this self-identified Minuteman who he’s “going to kill today.” Never mind the fact, that the Minutemen have never killed or hurt anyone – they are merely everyday citizens that have volunteered some of their time to observe and report illegal activities on the border with Mexico. When they observe illegal entry they use their cell phone to call the Border Patrol and report it. I think what they are doing is very patrikotic. But, for this they have been harassed and threatened by Hispanic groups intent on chasing them off. They’ve also been demeaned and mischaracterized by some of our government officials, including Pres. Bush who once called them vigilantees and most recently.Pete Stark who could not have been more openly contemptious.
No matter which side you may be on regarding this border issue, Congressman Stark’s conduct should seriously distress you! Here’s a man who has grown too smug and condescending during his time in office that he’s no longer a public servant – he’s an “entitled” ruler over his peasants. This guy has got to go.
Here is some of the conversation from the video with the Minuteman, but before you start watching just keep in mind this man was actually re-elected with 75% of the vote and he’s been in Congress since 1972″
Stark resumed his hostile act, asking the Minuteman what he would do to secure the border.
“I would send about about 25,000 troops for one thing and build a wall down so vehicles could not pass,” the Minuteman said.
“How high and long would it be?” Stark asked.
“As high and as long as it takes,” the Minuteman said, elicting cheers.
Stark said he would start a ladder company with the Minuteman if he designed the wall and doesn’t shoot the people coming over.
“But I’ve got to know how high the wall is and I’ll sell a whole lot of ladders for people who want to come,” Stark said.
“This is a very serious matter and you’re sitting there making fun of it,” the Minuteman responded.
“I don’t have to make fun of you sir, you do a fine job all by yourself,” Stark said.
After watching this video and reviewing the transcripts I am prepared to help ANY competeing candidate win his office. I don’t really care what party they belong too, I just want Stark out. I want to send a message that poweful men like himself are still accountable to voters.