
Tens of thousand patriotic American citizens are in Washington today to demand that immigration reform be put back on track.
The event, sponsored by hundreds of civil rights, immigrant advocacy, religious, community and labor groups may prove to be the largest issue based rally of the Obama presidency. It is certain to overshadow the recent teabagger events which oppose anything and everything the administration has tried to accomplish.
The event starts with an interfaith service and rally on the National Mall. Speakers include Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahoney and NAACP president Ben Jealous.
Despite claims of some of the most virulent anti immigrant groups such as ALIPAC, the march is a cross section of Americana. Patriotic American citizens tired of the rhetoric and vitriol surrounding this issue and ready for serious common sense change, to fix a system that is irreparably broken.
Buses from around the country are bringing folks to the rally. 210 alone from New York State, carrying 11,000. 250 marchers set out on foot last week from Long Island walking to D.C. to show their support. 200 buses from Illinois, another 5 from the Dallas area. All carrying people committed to reminding President Obama of his promise to address the immigration issue.
As the day progresses, we’ll have more coverage on this historic event.
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