Protests In Tyler
Media accounts say more than 1,000 people marched and attended a rally in Downtown Tyler today to oppose controversial changes in immigration laws. Via KLTV:
In Tyler this morning, more than a thousand people attended a rally in downtown to show they are united and a vital part of East Texas. Many of those people were wearing white, which stands for peace. Many of the demonstrators also waved American and Mexican flags.
The organizer of the event, Longview Attorney Jose Sanchez, has been speaking for most of the demonstration. Sanchez talked about the importance of banding together and standing up for the rights of illegal immigrants.
He also spoke to the crowd about the responsibility immigrants have once they get to this country, such as learning the language, making sure that children get an education and to volunteer in the community.
He says that will send a message to America that immigrants are here to stay. The rally included music, chanting, poems and guests speakers. State representative Roberto Alonzo from Dallas.
The majority of the people in the crowd missed work or school to take part in the event.
Why it was necessary for KLTV to point out that last fact about people missing work and school is beyond me, unless it was to paint the marchers in a bad light. The manner in which it was mentioned seems it was more for that reason than for simply saying “these people are so dedicated, they missed work and school.” Anyway, more coverage as the other two Tyler TV stations and the Tyler Morning Telgraph get any coverage up (if they do…).
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