New Bedford Raid & Deval's Response

As a father, I can't imagine the fear it would instill if I was taken away and not given the opportunity to make sure that my children were well cared for. They're the most important things in my life and like any good parent, there's nothing I wouldn't do to assure their safety and security. Its that part of me that feels sorry for the parents & children affected in the New Bedford raid.

But as a citizen of the greatest country in the world, I know that these issues will be assuaged. That the ICE agents that are dealing with the crisis as well as the Federal Government will be sure that families get reunited, and in short order. As of yesterday 60 people were released after being identified as primary caregivers. They have been ordered to return to Immigration Court. I wonder how many actually will? THAT would be an interesting follow up article.

And how does the Rodney Allan Rippey of Massachusetts politics come down on this? Well he seems to be placing himself squarely in the sights of the Federal Government. As the antagonist. Now this may perk up some of the Devaliens who have been down in the dumps after PhoneGate. Kind of like how Tom Brady diverted attentions from CaddyGate & DrapeGate. Patrick needs the diversion. Unfortunately it will be short lived, since an Ethics Commission investigation is forthcoming.

The Governor speaks like the Feds just flew in, swept up the illegals and flew out. I'm finding that hard to buy. And based upon the response by Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Julie Myers each detainee was asked about their children and response was commensurate to the answer.

My bottom line is this: No child was left in the middle of the street crying as illegal daddy or mommy was tossed in a van and taken away. Within hours infants needs were addressed, as were the needs of other children.

These people put themselves in jeopardy by breaking the law. They get what they deserve. I personally think that their children should be deported with them.

But warm & fuzzy Deval challenges the feds illustrating them akin to Storm troopers. "There were stories of humiliation, fear, anxiety, uncertainty" nice touching sound bite Deval. But immigration officials insist they coordinated with state social service agencies in advance. Where's the disconnect ? Based upon what I know about Massachusetts bureaucracy, its here.