Posted by
GunnyG© on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 9:49:16 AM
Looks like the will of The People, that is, Bona Fide AMERICAN CITIZENS kinda sorta told the NY Senate that Weenie-boy Spitter's plan to give drivers licenses to illegals AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN! Liberals took a serious blow as this means that millions of potential cradle-to-grave welfare recipients, the BASE VOTER of the DNC, will NOT be getting a free pass to pull the "D" lever like Pavlov's dogs, or rather, Hitlary's lapdogs.
NY SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS LICENSES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS!
The New York State Senate today passed legislation that would stop Governor Spitzer's plan to issue drivers licenses to illegal aliens by requiring a social security number or proof of authorized presence in the United States to obtain a New York State drivers license or non-driver identification card.
"I have never seen such strong and united opposition to a proposal by the Governor," Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno said. "Governor Spitzer's plan to give drivers licenses to illegal aliens has incensed New Yorkers in every part of the State and every political party because they see the threat it would pose to public safety and security. The Governor insists on moving forward with this plan, but today the Senate passed legislation to stop it. I urge the Assembly to pass this bill to send a clear message to the Governor that he should drop this plan."
The legislation (S.6484) the Senate passed today is sponsored by Senator Frank Padavan (Queens). It would require applicants for a drivers license or non-driver identification card to submit a social security number. When a social security number cannot be provided, the applicant must demonstrate they are ineligible to get a number and provide satisfactory proof that the applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.
A recent NY poll showed that 72% of NY'ers oppose licenses for illegals
Here are a few other Senator's comments:
Senator John Flanagan (R, East Northport), a co-prime sponsor of the bill, said: "The governor's policy change was put in place without any public debate or public vote and, on an issue this important, that is an unacceptable way to govern. Millions of New York residents have stated that they are opposed to this policy and today's vote will let them know that their voice is vital to the process and that their opinion will not be ignored. This is a policy that weakens our collective security and I am hopeful that the Assembly will join us in voicing the people's opinion that this is wrong for our state."
Senator Vincent Leibell (R, Patterson), "This action of the Governor would seriously place every New Yorker at risk and dramatically compromise our security."
Senator Joseph Griffo (R-C, Rome) said: "Jamming a major public policy decision down the throats of county clerks is an arrogant exercise in the abuse of power. Our system of government is built on openness and debate, not decisions reached in isolation." (That's liberalism for ya!)
Senator Martin Golden (R, Brooklyn) said: "The Governor's proposal to give illegal immigrants drivers licenses is wrong on so many levels. It flaunts the Constitution and the laws of our Nation as well as of our State, and puts the lives of all New Yorkers at risk."
Senator Hugh Farley (R, Schenectady) said: "Many people in our area are first or second generation immigrants who have worked hard to become American citizens. They are strongly opposed to the Governor's efforts to reward lawbreakers."
State Senator Serphin R. Maltese said: "Ultimately, this is a serious gap in our national security - we may as well hand the terrorists the keys to the state. In the fight against terrorism, we are only as safe as our weakest link and Governor Spitzer is making New York State the weak link. It is a recipe for disaster. We need to remember a drivers license is a privilege, not a right."
Senator Carl L. Marcellino (R-Syosset) said: "We are all the children or grandchildren of legal immigrants. They, and millions like them, built this great country. All are welcome in America, but through the front door, not the back door. Our driver's license must remain one of the most important documents the government issues to establish one's identity."
Sorry Illegals, go back where you came from!
License? We no need no stinking license!
http://www.alipac.us/article2661.html