Santa is an Illegal Immigrant?
Status: Hoax website
According to a new website, Santa Claus is no longer welcome in the town of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The website,
www.nosantaforhazleton.com claims that, in line with the Illegal Immigration Relief Act passed in July,
"the town intends to keep Santa out this Christmas because he represents the illegal immigration the town council believes increases crime and burdens local services."
The controversial July laws state that any businesses or landlords who hire or rent rooms to illegal immigrants will face penalties. A lawsuit has been brought against the town regarding this, and is due to be heard in early 2007.
The website discusses why Santa is clearly an undocumented worker, and liable under the ruling:
•Santa is not an American nor is he legally recognized for residency or occupational purposes in this country. Oblivious to this fact, millions of Americans delight in inviting him into their homes and allowing him to work unsupervised every year. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to his costume and demeanor.
•Santa does not work alone, but employs hundreds to thousands of elves in what are clearly described as sweatshop or slave labor-type conditions. This takes jobs away from honest and hard-working Americans who play by the rules.
Unsurprisingly, this is a satirical site to draw attention to what many see as an outrageous new law.
(Thanks, Joe.)
Posted By: Flora | Date:
Sat Dec 23, 2006 |
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