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" Yes, ML: One of the requirements to become a US citizen is learning English with very few exceptions. "

" Am I mistaken, or is part of the test given to immigrants to become citizens about the English language? I believe that it is, so therefore it is logical that these felons are also illegals. "

" I just listened to a much hated news program but a very reputable Judge. Yes, the men are illegal (surprise) Not only are they illegal but it is possible the judge in the case is obstructing having them deported. This crime involved a gun and the Judge says learn English? Isn't committing a crime with a gun a felony? They are free to do this or other crimes and they know nothing is going to happen for at least 2 or 3 more arrests. "

" Again pounder..get an education. the dollar sign goes before the number, not after. And don't you think the Associated Press would have reported whether they were illegal or not? "

" to Lizzie: you are absolutly correct, I couldnt have said it better my self. Cant deport them if we dont know their status, and since they are here anyway may as well set them up to at least have a decent life and not sponge off taxpayer either on welfare or in prison. I think more judges around the country should follow this judges sentancing structure, prisons are over populated as it is and it costs so much per day to house and feed and provied education and medical care. Make them earn it. the best part is they have to learn english!! i know that sounds crass, but this has become a predominatly english speaking country, if you are going to be her eyou need to speak it. Break down the communication barrier. Americans are to lazy to learn a bunch of different languages "

" Well played, Judge. Well played. "

" This is fantastic! I like this judge - I wish more out there were like him.

Not only is he forcing these delinquents to better themselves, but by doing so he is cutting down on the prison population and saving people tax money.

This is great! "

" Where does it say in the constitution that Americans have to speak English? This isn't England's anymore. For awhile there were so many German speakers in parts of this country some thought German would become the national language. Guess what? None of my family speaks German. It was lost generations ago. English is a complicated language. Give the new immigrants a break. More Americans are functionally illiterate. What are we going to do with them? Send them to Europe? And hope their distant relatives take them back? I remember when we bigots told Blacks to go back to Africa. That was stupid. So is your anti-Mexican bigotry! "

" Re:Houser: Exactly. People just can't understand we have illegal aliens that are stopped for no DL, insurance, robberies and things like that and let go. The federal government says they are the only ones that can deal with illegal aliens but yet they don't deal with illegal aliens. There were 2 teens killed last year by an illegal alien that had been arrested for rape before as well as driving with no DL and insurance. IF this guy had been put in person to serve a sentence like a legal immigrant or citizen would be then deported these 2 girls would be planning their summer. That is just 1 of thousands of things that are happening but some just don't want to believe it or maybe they just don't care. Illegal aliens are rarely jailed for a first offence.I don't know if these guys are illegal or not and more than likely neither do the police or the Judge. "

" History Alum - what makes you think illegals are deported when they're arrested for other crimes? They're not. That's the problem Hundreds of thousands of illegal alien criminals are in this country, and no one is doing anything about it. Cities are "refusing to act as border agents". Wake up. "

" No habla punishmento... "

" They are resident aliens, but as felony law breakers, their residency status should be revoked and they be deported. "

" bet ya 5 $ they are "

" and my comment also goes to bullfrog "

" To pounder- obviously you need to take lessons again. The article said they are spanish speaking, NOT illegal immigrants. Your statement could not be any more racist or ignorant. Had they been illegal imigrants they would have been deported or sent to jail. Had the individuals only been able to speak Russian, would you have assumed the same thing. I doubt it.. Open your racist eyes and realize not all spanish speaking individuals in the US are illegal immigrants. Ignorance is bliss...because it makes me feel smarter every day.. "

" ... I've now read the article 3 times. Where does it say they are in this country illegally? Pretty sure if they were, they would be deported, not released on parole and told to get an education. "

" These illegal aliens need a second chance??? they hit their prey in the head and thre atened them with a GUN!!!!!!!!! give another chance and they might kill!!!! "My client is happy" YA NO CRAPP HIS HAPPY!!!! deport!!!!!!!and I'm NOT a flamer!!! "

" please press #1 for english... wait a minute, should it not be press #1 for anything else BESIDES english??
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" This should be the punishment for ANYONE entering the U. S. illegally. They should also be required to pay taxes and carry insurance. If it's fair for U. S. citizens, then it is equally fair for visitors. NO FREE RIDES!!!!!!! "

" I find nothing wrong with this and I am a flaming liberal. This judge is giving them a second chance and trying to equip them with the tools needed to succeed in this world with resorting to violence and crime. "