Legal American Citizen wrote on Nov 16, 2006 11:50 PM:It's obvious that we are fed up with the illegals and everything else attached with them -- including their complaints that we are not kind enough to them. Go back home then, make your Homeland treat you well.

Send them back across the border! wrote on Nov 17, 2006 3:39 AM: Let us get it straight. No one is forcing the illegal aliens to live in the canyon or anywhere else in the United States! They came her illegally, crossed the border on there own, breaking our laws and are living in the canyon by choice! They are criminals! The authorities know where they are and do nothing about it! I'll say the camp attracts criminals! If there is a citizen of the United States living there he/or she are the only person not a criminal. How can any journalist be so dumb as to think that the citizens of the United States would buy that tripe.

David wrote on Nov 17, 2006 5:54 AM:You are correct about one thing Senor Jose Gonzalez, we are not the least interested in the welfare of the illegal migrant workers. But we are not interested in humiliating them. In that regard the Mexican government and their cohorts have already done a superior job.

Pack them up, put them on a plane wrote on Nov 17, 2006 6:54 AM:and send them HOME. They are felons who are using fake ID's. I can't imagine the fire hazard!

JIGSAW wrote on Nov 17, 2006 7:16 AM:Kudos to Mrs. Adams and Rick Roberts. I will be there on Saturday having a good time and enjoying the scenerie of the canyon. I invite everyone to attend and enjoy what we just learned is open to the public. Why travel so far to have a campout? Have your campout here! Enjoy nature, bring your family, meet new people. Don't forget to bring your camera!

pattie wrote on Nov 17, 2006 7:55 AM:its TIME to clean up califoria. we work hard for what we have.and to have someone take it away. NO WAY. GOD BLESS THE USA. this is not mexico nor will it be.

Tired wrote on Nov 17, 2006 7:55 AM:Does this reporter have a phone? He could have called Rick Roberts anytime. In addition, Jose Gonzalez has got it wrong. These people have homes but they are in Mexico or south and came here illegally. If they did not send all of their money home, then they could afford to live "legally" in an apartment or house. You are turning this country into the third world hole that you left. However, you don't want to obey our laws. You so called rights activists answer one question, are illegals afforded the rights under the U.S. Constitution?

TOMORROW WE CAMP wrote on Nov 17, 2006 8:07 AM:NEXT WEEK WE MARCH. WE HAVE BEEN INVADED ON AMERICAN SOIL BY 20 MILLION FOREIGN NATIONALIST. THESE WAR CRIMINALS AND THERE OFFSPRING WHO THEY WISH TO PREVERT AMERICAN LAW AND CALL THEM CITIZENS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. THE POLITICANS, JUDGES AND LAWYERS WHO DEFEND THE WAR CRIMINALS NEED TO BE TRIED FOR TREASON. THE 2ND AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE AMERICAN CITIZENS TO BEAR ARMS AND FORM MILITIAS IN THE EVENT THAT THE AMERICAN GOVERMENT CANNOT PROTECT ITS CITIZENS, THEY HAVE PROVEN BEYOND ANY RESONABLE DOUBT THAT THEY CANNOT OR WILL NOT PROTECT THOSE THEY SERVE.

Che's Lounge wrote on Nov 17, 2006 8:20 AM:This is textbook racism. There IS no "huge problem". The recent statistics on usage of our medical care sytstem only confirms this fact. This is all a facade to divert our attention from the failed war and the local defense contractors who make a buck off of killing people by the thousands. It also gives racists, such as those criminals who defile the name of the patriots who fought for our freedom in the 1700's, some way to vent their obvious frustration over the lack of control over their sad lives. It's a quick fix so they can feel as though they are patriotic and empowered. In fact they are woefully uneducated. They should grow up, learn to read instead of talk, and rehumanize themselves.

NCT Gets it Wrong Again wrote on Nov 17, 2006 8:36 AM:As usual, the NCT never lets the truth get in the way of a good story! This event was organized by Rick Roberts and local residents in Penasquitos. Of course the 350 members of SDMM support this event and have been trying to get ICE to clear this canyon cleared of 300 illegals for about 6 months. ICE is broken and no longer works for the people. But now the population is rising up to take action. We will keep fighting for Americans here in SD County!

Sherry wrote on Nov 17, 2006 10:02 AM:Heard about this event in West Virginia,just want to thank Americans for standing up for the United States.

Another Freebie? wrote on Nov 17, 2006 10:21 AM:It is outrageous that this is happening in America! Work for cash, don't pay taxes, get free education, free health care, free social services, send 2/3 of your tax free income to another country and squat on someone's private property because you cannot afford housing??? The costs to clean up these migrant camps is born by the owner of the land, not those who polluted it by living there. Just one more thing illegals get for free...Maybe the employers of those living in the canyon should be responsible for the canyon's clean-up!

Victor wrote on Nov 17, 2006 10:53 AM:(Che's Lounge "This is textbook racism. There IS no "huge problem".) Can you believe this guy??? He feels he is another Che Guevara??? Textbook RACISM? Same old same BS from the Communists,Mexican sympathizers and Globalists. These ILLEGAL squatters are in the country illegally and are living in slave-like conditions. Americans are not accustom to living in Third World conditions and Americans should put a stop to this horror. If it is to embarrass anyone our Political leaders should be embarrassed.

To Che's wrote on Nov 17, 2006 11:28 AM:Racism? Why is this racism. This has been an on going problem before the war. It is just getting bigger and bigger or haven't you noticed, maybe you were reading too much and not going outside your home. If there is no problem with the medical care system, then why don't you pick up the bill and those who agree with you. I can think of better ways to spend that money. Why the name calling? I think the majority of us are educated, the uneducated don't care! It isn't the color of their skin it is "illegal". As for the patriots, yes they fought and died for the freedom of this country so that we can complain. Everyone is so afraid to say anything. Who is going to clean the mess? You? Did you see the prostitution that went on over there? I don't have a sad life, in fact I have a great life. God has blessed me over and over again, but he also blessed me with a brain. When is enough enough. At least the people complaining are doing something. Are we Activist because we want to keep this country legal? Why don't you let these "illegal" migrant people in your backyard? What about the rape that was there a couple months ago? I assume you want open borders so that anyone who wants to come in can? Oh by the way I am of Mexican descent!

Concerned wrote on Nov 17, 2006 11:36 AM:Build a big fence. Patrol the border with all of our technology and National Guard / Army power. Enforce the hiring laws and issue heavey fines and punishment for hiring and harboring illegals. Save the country from becoming a third world nation.

You can't wrote on Nov 17, 2006 12:36 PM:build a fence or use virtual fence technology according to Bush and the Dems too expensive, cheaper to have open borders and pay for terrorist strikes later.

Hispanic Female wrote on Nov 17, 2006 12:50 PM:Once again, we have immigrant rights activists screaming bloody murder over this Saturday's plans. If the activists are so concerned about illegals being discriminated against, why don't YOU open up your wallets and PAY for illegals to live in decent housing? I also suggest that Ms Smith take in a few illegals and allow them to live with her at her home. Set the example Gonzalez and Smith, let a few reside with you both.

Toodles wrote on Nov 17, 2006 1:27 PM:I don't care if it's racist or not...GET EM OUT OF MY COUNTRY!!!!!

Skip wrote on Nov 17, 2006 1:36 PM:First we can't evict Illegal Aliens out of Escondido. What's next, we can't get Illegal Alien Squatters out of the fields and canyons? A lot of children live in these encampments. If they were American children, then "Child Protective Services" would be in there in a heartbeat. Why do so many people and government agencies look the other way when it comes to enforcing our laws against Illegal Aliens?

Wunderkid wrote on Nov 17, 2006 2:22 PM:With the police, mayor, city council and aclu out there tomorrow, this will mean that prostitution is now condoned! Question? Do we bring our own condoms or will the aclu be passing them out to the public?

Greg in Oceanside wrote on Nov 17, 2006 3:33 PM:These so-called migrant camps are cities unto themselves. And like other traditional cities, these camps have their fair share of problems associated with humans living in such close quarters. For example, it’s a known fact that these camps are a magnet for prostitution, create their own waste, whether it’s human or garbage, and are a general nuisance to the communities that border them. What is it about the eradication of these camps that needs any debate? The local law enforcement agencies, INS, ICE, and Border Patrol needs to descend down on any of these camps and get these people out of there before things get too far out of control.

We won a battle wrote on Nov 17, 2006 4:23 PM:not the war. One at a time. SDPD announced that Pardee and the other builder are evicting ALL ILLEGALS from their property!!! Thank you Rick Roberts!!!

Mark wrote on Nov 17, 2006 4:37 PM:Kudos to you Rick Roberts. We want our country back!

mariann wrote on Nov 17, 2006 5:05 PM:It's time to take our nation back, one canyon, one camp, one city, one state at a time. My family came here legally over 50 years ago from Latin America and certainly didn't come here to see this beautiful nation transformed into a Third World Mexican barrio. What's worse is that our elected officials and law enforcement have allowed this to occur - is this what America is all about? The inhumanity here lies solely and squarely with Mexico and its government. It's time for Mexico to account to its own people and take care of them. It's time for Mexico to heal itself and do the honorable thing: call your people back home.

Silvia wrote on Nov 17, 2006 5:41 PM:As a legal Mexican, this canyon must be cleaned out. I hope this weekend campers bring many trash bags and trucks to haul away the filth. I am NOT those Mexicans. This should have been done a long time ago. I hope this camping experiment goes again and again until the canyon is rid of the drinking, drugs and prostition. One token religous cerimony on Sunday does not make it right. It just makes me ashamed. Thank you Rick Roberts for doing this.

Observer wrote on Nov 17, 2006 5:43 PM:Most of the posts in this thread only show the hypocresy and ignorance of most Americans. The media brainwashing that goes on in this country is beyond belief.

Tony Rigatoni wrote on Nov 17, 2006 7:00 PM:After all is said and done, after all the breast bleating from all sides has simmered down, the truth and facts still remain the same: These are people, here illegally, working on behalf of the mexican government, supporting both their families and their former government, working for cheapass employers. It's time to start the deportations and seizing the properties and assets of these law breakers. Once a couple of business owners and home owners find themselves in jail for hiring illegals, then and only then will illegal immigration be dealt with.

Hispanic Female wrote on Nov 17, 2006 9:24 PM:Once again, we have immigrant rights activists screaming bloody murder over this Saturday's plans. If the activists are so concerned about illegals being discriminated against, why don't YOU open up your wallets and PAY for illegals to live in decent housing? I also suggest that Ms Smith take in a few illegals and allow them to live with her at her home. Set the example Gonzalez and Smith, let a few reside with you both.

Deport Them wrote on Nov 17, 2006 9:49 PM:Thank you Rick Roberts and the activists who will be forcing this issue tomorrow. I only wish I lived closer because I would be there. This is just the beginning of the activity by citizens who are FED UP with the illegals streaming into our country every day. We will put a stop to it whether or not our government supports us or not.

McGonigle Canyon event wrote on Nov 17, 2006 11:09 PM:Please come to an exciting event ...! McGonigle Canyon event Saturday 11-18-06 Meeting at 2:00 PM in the cul de sac at the end of Torrey Sante Fe Rd. FYI, the Mobil station nearby has just opened if you need gas, munchies, etc. You will pass it on the way in. Horton Homes has hired security guards to keep EVERYONE off their property, including the illegals! Many Police and security guards will be on hand to protect our group.

June wrote on Nov 18, 2006 2:54 AM:If I asked my neighbot to pay my bills after I had squandered by paycheck on high living, he would laugh at me. Why should we be obligated to pay for the upkeep of illegals while they send their money to Mexico? It must be going to Vicente, 'cause he's about the only one left in that corrupt and violent nation - oh,yeah! Calderon. You can bet it will just be more of the same garbage spewing from him too. "America would collapse without the help of our people" Ha! It's Mexico that would collapse if they were sent home. Perhaps, however, it would teach Mexico that they must take care of their own. They have no pride whatsoever. The just push their people out and don't care if they die in the desert, anything to get rid of them so the elite can live high on the remittances. All this and Washington stands silently by while we are invaded and colonized by a third world country - just what our forefathers envision for this land.

Stan wrote on Nov 19, 2006 7:32 PM:I have lived on a canyon in Mira Mesa for years and have watched illegals trash the canyon with tarps, beer cans and bottles, and make shift fire pits. I have tried to clear them up on my own so this movement is great to see the taxpaying citizens standing up together against this backwards system. I look forward to more such events and hopefully an organization or awareness group that can put the word out so that we can come together during these times.

Veronica wrote on Dec 3, 2006 2:48 PM:A question: Did everyone on here build and paint their homes with their own hands? Ever you ever had a lanscaping company take care of your lawn? Have you ever eaten at a fast-food restaurant, or any restaurant? Have you ever stayed at a hotel? At some point in your life, even something as simple as the fruits and vegetables you eat, came from these undocumented workers. If you want to work for horrible wages, toiling in the sun, picking vegetables for ungrateful americans, go ahead. If you don't want any contact with them, get over it. MEXICANS ARE NOT GOING AWAY YOU RACISTS. And I think I ought to make it clear that I am just a white middle class girl from the suburbs, but this enrages me. I could rant for hours about your narrowmindedness.