Democrats want RNC chair Martinez to stop College Republicans' "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" games

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AP: Dems Urge GOP to Halt Immigrant Prank
Feb 27

WASHINGTON (AP) -- National Democrats on Tuesday urged Republican Party chairman Mel Martinez to stop the independent College Republicans from holding "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" events around the country.

Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean and Ramona Martinez, chair of the Democratic National Committee's Hispanic caucus, sent a letter to the GOP chairman asking him to put a halt to the events.

"These despicable tactics have no place in our public discourse or on our college campuses," the letter said.

The game is a variation of hide and seek, with one player posing as an illegal immigrant and everyone else trying to find the person. The winner usually gets a prize.

Tracy Schmitt, a spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee, said "we find these activities both egregious and offensive and condemn them wholeheartedly." But she noted the College Republicans are independent of the RNC: "We do not control their activities."...

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/02/27/D8NIC2JO0.html

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1. I know a better game for the pukes to play: Find the recruiter and enlist.

[DeepModem Mom]

2. I thought of posting a thread, giving an opportunity for DUers to suggest games...

our Young Democrats might play. Why don't you post a thread, with your very good suggestion as a starter?

[muntrv]

3. Done.

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4. Brown Shirts. I am sure the Hitler Youth played Catch the Jew too.