[BretLudwig]

((Without reference to race, a simple literacy test would block 80% of the
Mexican-born immigrants, legal or otherwise, from entry. Many Mexicans are
functionally illiterate in Spanish, and those that are literate are far
less likely to emigrate. Mexico has FAR more people that do not speak
Spanish, let alone read and write it, than we have English language
illiterates even including the sizable number of illiterate ghetto blacks
we have. Bret.))




Colo. lawmaker removed from podium over Mexicans remark

By STEVEN K. PAULSON

"A Colorado legislator known for kicking a photographer was ordered to
leave the podium of the state House of Representatives on Monday because
he called Mexican workers "illiterate peasants."

State Rep. Douglas Bruce, who has a history of provoking controversy, made
the comment during debate on a bill that would allow the state to help
immigrant workers get temporary federal visas. The measure is intended to
ease a shortage of farm workers in the state.

"I would like to have the opportunity to state at the microphone why I
don't think we need 5,000 more illiterate peasants in Colorado," Bruce
said.

His outburst drew an audible gasp from the House.

"How dare you," said state Rep. Kathleen Curry, a Democrat who was serving
as chairwoman during the debate. She told the Republican lawmaker he was no
longer recognized to speak.

House Minority Leader Mike May, head of the GOP caucus, said legislative
leaders were trying to determine what action to take against Bruce.

Rep. Terrance Carroll, a Democrat, said the remark could result in a
formal ethics complaint that would require a hearing and possible
suspension, censure or expulsion.

Bruce remained on the House floor Monday afternoon and was unavailable for
comment.

He became the first Colorado lawmaker censured by the House after he
kicked a newspaper photographer for taking his picture during a prayer.

Republicans later removed him from the powerful State, Veterans and
Military Affairs Committee because he refused to co-sponsor a resolution
honoring military veterans. Bruce said he believed resolutions were a
waste of time because they have no legal effect.

The Mexican Consulate in Denver did not immediately return a call seeking
comment."



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