From Stephen M. Wright, Candidate Harford County Executive:
Dear Sir or Madam:
I read with great surprise County Executive David Craig’s reaction to the unanimous passage of the “English Only” bill by the Harford County Delegation in Annapolis. His reaction demonstrates once again Mr. Craig’s insensitivity to the economic problems being caused by the liberal big spending philosophy and the illegal immigration problem.
Mr. Craig attempted to imply that because the English bill was unanimously passed in the delegation that members were incapable of paying attention to other issues such as the State budget. Not only is this is an old political cheap trick, but is shows his lack of understanding of the costs associated of not passing such a bill. The cost of multi-lingual signs, multi-lingual legal documents, multi-lingual phone systems and the like could cost the county millions of dollars to implement. The FAIR report out of Washington indicates that the taxpayers’ burden related to illegals in Maryland is almost $2 billion. “English only” helps to stop government from going down this fiscal path.
Mr. Craig, in voicing his opposition to the English bill and trying to discredit the entire delegation, is not a smart move (in my view) by a county executive who has this county’s own financial problems to resolve. The citizens of Harford County need the support of Harford County’s Annapolis contingent.
“English only” is an issue being widely recognized. Every poll conducted in the USA indicates that English as an official government language is overwhelmingly supported by over 70% of the citizens. Even President Obama and the late Ted Kennedy wanted English as the official US language. Even they included “english only” as part of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act. Twenty-seven states have passed legislation prescribing ‘English as the official legal language. The Supreme Court has upheld the English only legislation.
Finally, should the English bill fail in the General Assembly, I hope this will not encourage County Executive Craig to forcibly require classes in our county school system to be taught in language other than English, or to issue multi-lingual publications and reports by county agencies for his own political reasons. I say “three cheers for our County Delegation!”
Very truly yours,
Stephen M. Wright, CPA
Candidate Harford County Executive 2010
You say “three cheers,” while I say “this has nothing to do with money.”
$1.4 billion to illegal aliens in md last year not counting their free health care for all and the tax $$ going to their supporting groups like Casa de maryland, Identity inc and others. I would say it has a lot to do with money. remember illegal aliens when you pay your property tax, gas tax, utility tax, soda tax, liquor tax, higher cost for fines, permits, tolls etc!!
Free health care for all? Where do you live?!?
This is the same kind of guy who back in the 70’s didn’t want to put in ramps at the corners for the “cripples”. Now it’s just part of the every day & even momies with strollers benifit. Did you notice how he didn’t say what Exec Craig’s “reaction” was… Just who is it here that’s pulling out the “old political cheap trick”?
you mean you favor Craig? name his accomplishments? Has he mandated E-verify for all employers? A quick,easy and FREE program to check the status of their employees!! Has he mandated the 287 G program? Has he made English the official language? Has he made sure illegal aliens aren’t working county jobs? I don’t know Craig, but before i vote anyone, I research..
CountyExecutive@harfordcountymd.gov;
why does english need to be the officil language in a county where 93% of hosholds speak english as their primary language?
Because English is our language of the land for more than 200 years. Why should i have to deal with people who don’t speak english just to pay my bills by phone and can’t understand a word of it.
In the first place, we should insist that, if the immigrant who comes here in good faith, becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet, an American, and nothing but an American…There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag… We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language… and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people
President Theodore Roosevelt-1907
because the person on the other end when you pay your bills…..is most likely not in the US thanks to job exporting. I also missed the part of the Constitution that made a language of the land. What section gives Congress that authority?
Mr. Wright, I have written to Mr. Craigs office on his policy’s on illegal immigration and will post when I receive it. I would also like to know what you will do if elected concerning the illegal aliens who are working state jobs through subcontractors, who are collecting millions on welfare and its sec 8 subsidized housing and yet still working for cash with our employers? They are voting which is a monstrocity on its own. What do you think of E-verify being implimented for “all employers and state agencies”? I will wait for a response and post yours along with Craigs response. thanks
I hope my explanation below is helpful (post # 8).
If not call me. You have the number.
Stephen M. Wright, CPA, CFE
candidate Harford County Executive 2010
the propaganda (is that spanish?)coming out of your boca is irresponsible and perpetuates fears and myths. there are no illegals on section 8 since proof of citizenship and legal status are needed (federal law requires it)and the same goes for most other welfare related programs.
i hate to burst your bubble cisco but not true any longer. Ask paulette falkner why she no longer has a job with them..She’s now running for delegate and speaking about it all over md. an illegal alien also gets welfare, sec 8 housing, health care, food stamps and still works for cash. Maybe not all, but most..
So that’s why my gas grill costs $100? Those instructions written in 4 languages? Why do we stand for this nonsense?!?!
I didn’t know David Craig had a say in school cirriculums.
While we’re at it, we need to eliminate foreign languages from school cirriculums altogether. It’s not like it’s a world economy or anything.
I’m really learning a lot of neat things.
i like the 4 language comment, i think it should be at least 4 languages when you get a robut phone system. press 1 for english, 2 spanish, 3 italian, 4 german and so on. why be partial..
Actually, in practical terms it would be English, Spanish, & French due to goegraphic proximity…
Of course, nobody likes the French so I say we replace that with Italian. It’s a much prettier language 😉
…just kidding about the French, but they do roll over like a dog and expect us to come to the rescue.
DogBite
Mr. Wright he does not know enough about Government, because if he did, he would realize that this issue is best handled at a State Level, not in a county with an 83 percent white population.
If Mr. Wright cared to look into the issue further, he should know that David Craig voted for statewide bills on this issue several times when he was in the General Assembly. Further, this shows that Mr. Wright lacks a true understanding on the issues of real importance to Harford… Job Creation, Good Land Use Planning, Good Schools, Balancing Budgets, Parks, Managing roads, solid waste and a water and sewer system are of real importance to someone trying to run a county in these hard times.
Mr. Wright is acting more like a sensationalist, exploiting emotional issues that he thinks will get him the best headlines. A local bill declaring English as the official language in a majority White county is by itself an unnecessary political stunt to point out something quite obvious! It is like Gilding a Lilly, totally un-necessary
English is, with out a doubt, the language of the county.
Sean Troyano
Why not ask both of them questions.. Also its not a matter of 83% white or black issues. Its about following the laws on the books already. Don’t nit pick. ASK. It surely seems that English should be the language of America.Apparently many leaders don’t think so. I’m sick of our tax $$ paying for interpreters in our schools and all state agency’s racking up millions of our tax $$ so illegal aliens can thrive.
I think md. activist needs a Margarita.
What you should really be concerned about is all those Irish people! I was out riding around today, and they’re EVERYWHERE.
Amigo, I agree with you regarding those Irish! It’s like Soylent Green!
(sorry, not sure of the spelling)
“Gilding a Lilly” I haven’t heard that one for quite a while.
Thank you Sean!
WHY NOT A COUNTY ISSUE ALSO? Don’t you have employers in your county who hire illegal aliens? Don’t you give illegal aliens welfare and a voters card? its everyones problem. I do not know Craig or Wright that well, but i would hope you can all can just ask the questions without the animosities . You know that in 2007 $1.4 billion of our tax $$ went to illegal aliens? That is also a lowball estimate with $$millions more going to their supporting groups. They are working cash jobs while many on welfare. They are getting housing food stamps and other freebies just for having babies. One baby a year average just for more $$on their checks. Thanks to Our governor omalley who now has renamed Maryland the sanctuary state. He wants and needs the votes of illegals. Has anyone ever heard omalley say one word about illegal aliens in this state? Casa de maryland, a larger supporting group in md now has about 6-8 day labor camps throughout md where they send mostly illegal aliens to work cash jobs while on welfare. Omalley is aware and still don’t mind approving big bucks for casa. Last year Casa had a $6 million surplus and asked for $500k from tax $$. Much lower than the usual million $$ dollar figures of yesteryear. With much static from our citizens, our leaders only allowed them to get $200k of our money for their new day labor camp’s art work. Thank you Martin o’malley..
your estimate is based on alot of assumptions and seems to be based on estimates of the education outlay being more then is spent by particular entities.
And looking green too.
In response to some of the posts, my position is that:
1. Illegal immigrants are here illegally and, it is widely known that sometimes they use fake documents and identification cards to obtain what they want including but not limited free government services.
2. I support the “e-verify” program and will provide leadership in working to implement it here in Harford County. I also support Del. Warren Miller’s bill in Annpolis to require e-verify for all State contracts.
3. I support Del. Pat McDonough’s amendment to Governor’s job’s bill. McDonough’s amendment, he introduced on the House floor in Annapolis requires “e-verify” to those created jobs as well.
4. I support the “287 g” program and will encourage the Sheriff to support it as well. I will provide leadership in working to get this program implemented in Harford County.
Finally, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Alleluia Steven Wright. We believe you..
the more I read about Stephan Wright (actually the more I read by Stephan Wright) the more it is apparent he would be a better candidate for of a christian version of mullah in Iran.
the more I read about Stephan Wright (actually the more I read by Stephan Wright) the more it is apparent he would be a better candidate for of a christian version of mullah in Iran.
nice comment with no bearings. The more i know about you the more i’m glad you aren’t running for office.
Randy Craig….please stop it. I stand for parental rights which are guaranteed by the Constitution; I stand for religious freedom of all faiths including but not limited to Christians. It is difficult enough for families to take care of their own, and, government should not take through the tax system money from citizens to give to or support the families of illegal aliens…I am against that. But I am for Charitiable organizations or individuals helping their fellow humans financially and otherwise. Finally, I support our troops and those in the armed services of America, but, I stand with Americans who are sick and tired of America using its citizens resources (money) for foreign aid. Let’s take care of our own first. Stop wasting your employers time and money and get to work…
Parental rights, religious freedom, immigration, supporting the troops, foreign aid… What in the name of Habern Freeman does this have to do with County Government? Is this guy running for County Exec or Congress?
I like to think that I stay relatively informed, and it seems to me that this fellow spends all his time puffing himself up and spouting slogans about things that a County Exec rarely if ever deals with.
Does he actually have a plan for keeping taxes low, improving services, plowing snow, repairing roads, managing sprawl, preserving farmland, helping small business, etc.?
We’ve seen characters like this before. They usually get around 10-15% of the vote. It’s scary that they get that many votes.
sounds like amdactivist will be voting for him…..oh that’s right she doesn’t live here. I think she lives in PG County and is one Sandy Pruitt.
If Steven Wright even had a job or worked at earning money, he might be able to legitimately make the statment he just made. Instead he sits back and collects interest on the money he won by suing half of the people in the county. Very sad indeed. Not to mention the fact that he is running for county office and talking about international issues. If you can’t take criticism, you probably should not be running for office.
If this is the best that republicans can muster, they are out of luck. Remember when Ehrlich practically “endorsed” Wright? Wonder how Craig really feels about that?
Hey Brian, when are you going to do a story on Steven Wright? It would make for a good courtroom tale at least.
Really? geez, i thought he was an accountant? Have you ever sued anyone? Who cares about personal issues anyway. Such animosities for no reason but jealousy. Sad
HHHMM, Wright, let’s see… yea , wasn’t he the guy who slithered his way into the Aldino airpark ownership, then got with his buddy Fred Simmons to get a consulting type job for Aberdeen, pushed for the Wetlands annexation so he could be closer to annexing in the airpark and make big $$$$… Yep, seems like he’s had a change of heart; he want’s to help the county and its citizens. I’d like nothing better than to never hear “press 1 for English” again. But I’m not willing to cozy up and vote for someone who take the high road and come out with a plan and leave all the sleazy politics and the blame game parked in teh shed.
The “English Only” mandate simply makes sure services can be rendered in English thereby saving money on dual language support. Boo-hoo. Do they want to be Americans or not? I know foreigners who have taken up residence in Switzerland, Norway, Thailand and America and they learned the local language… believe it or not they didn’t force the people of those countries to learn or even support their native language – though I guess that’s just because it wasn’t Spanish. If people insist on this support, let them have it “pay per listen”.