Saturday, June 24, 2006
IMMIGRATION DEBATE
Massachusetts - June 23, 1675
Last night, the Pawtucket Tribal Council debated a controversial immigration measure well into the night. The measure would restrict European immigration into the New England region and strengthen existing immigration laws. The debate will continue this afternoon.
The immigration debate has been heated since the start of King Philip's War.
"This is a security issue," said one tribal leader. "We welcome the people's of Europe but want to ensure that they are here legally."
The rise in religious fanaticism amongst the newcomers also troubles Chief Passaconaway. "We do not want a repeat of 4/4/66," said the chief, referring to the day that Reverend Halleck rode his horse into the side of the Pawtucket Civil Center Wigwam.
Chief Passaconaway sees the measure as not only a security issue, but also a healthcare issue.
"I've had 1,756 of my closest friends and relatives die from small pox," noted the respected Pawtucket leader. "We need to keep an eye on who is coming in here."
The most controversial provision of the new measure would mandate that all immigrants learn Abenaki. "If they're going to live hear," said Wonalancet, "they should learn the language."
Last night, the Pawtucket Tribal Council debated a controversial immigration measure well into the night. The measure would restrict European immigration into the New England region and strengthen existing immigration laws. The debate will continue this afternoon.
The immigration debate has been heated since the start of King Philip's War.
"This is a security issue," said one tribal leader. "We welcome the people's of Europe but want to ensure that they are here legally."
The rise in religious fanaticism amongst the newcomers also troubles Chief Passaconaway. "We do not want a repeat of 4/4/66," said the chief, referring to the day that Reverend Halleck rode his horse into the side of the Pawtucket Civil Center Wigwam.
Chief Passaconaway sees the measure as not only a security issue, but also a healthcare issue.
"I've had 1,756 of my closest friends and relatives die from small pox," noted the respected Pawtucket leader. "We need to keep an eye on who is coming in here."
The most controversial provision of the new measure would mandate that all immigrants learn Abenaki. "If they're going to live hear," said Wonalancet, "they should learn the language."
