Evelyn Servin Says Free National Security Risks

“ICE focuses its enforcement resources on individuals who pose a threat to national security, public safety and border security. ICE conducts targeted immigration enforcement in compliance with federal law and agency policy. ICE does not conduct sweeps or raids that target aliens indiscriminately. However, as Secretary [John] Kelly has made clear, ICE will no longer exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement.”

This past weekend, ICE arrested 40 individuals in five northwest Alabama counties whom it deemed security risks. The raids came as a surprise to the illegal immigrant population, as we assume they were meant to. Now our old friend Evelyn Servin is demanding the group's "rights." 

If what Servin says is true, we're sure some of the immigrants who were guilty by association will be freed and given a chance to make their status legal. Servin says one of the main problems is not having money to file the necessary paperwork to clear up the status of these immigrants.

Really? You mean these immigrants can't pay like those from India, Australia, etc.? This is regrettable, but we would ask Servin why legal immigrants should be forced to pay these fees, but her illegal immigrant friends should not?

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Want to know more about Evenly Servin? Read it here: 

Evelyn Servin

How Do You Know the Truth in the Shoals?

“Why wasn’t it in the TimesDaily, if it’s true?” We’ve heard and seen this question many times in the past few years. There are also some who say that while they read something in the Quad-Cities Daily or Pen-N-Sword, they won’t believe it unless it’s published in the TD. So, just why is some news published elsewhere, but not in the TD?

We’ve said before that if you want to know what cooks in Sheffield, read the QCD. The owners live in Sheffield, work in Sheffield, and know all the elected officials and half the police force. We saw some criticism of the QCD (albeit from a very disreputable source) when they broke the story of an investigation into sex charges against a Methodist minister. The TD finally reported on the case, but long after the news had been more thoroughly covered in the QCD. Why? Was the TD covering up? Our opinion is the TD didn’t have a clue for several weeks about the case.

Last week a Muscle Shoals man who had quite a rap sheet in the area was murdered in Birmingham. Pen-N-Sword published several articles on the murder, and WHNT presented a brief segment on the crime, but so far nothing has been in the TD. Didn’t the TD think it newsworthy? We’re still scratching our heads over why this didn’t make the TD. Perhaps there was no room for the story without omitting some of the myriad articles on the Shoals’ growing industries or its harsh treatment of illegal immigrants?

Some omissions aren’t so benign. When Russellville activist Evelyn Servin pickets in the area, the TD publishes what we’re sure they consider a heart wrenching account of her plight. When Servin is arrested on multiple charges in Gadsden, the TD is suddenly bereft of any comments on the poor misunderstood Mrs. Servin.

How about convicted child murderer Christie Scott? Testimony (taped) from and concerning her boyfriend took up half a day at her trial a few years ago, yet not a word on this aspect of the case was published in the TD which had a reporter in the courtroom every day.

More recently, we have the vehicular homicide case against John Clark Burns Jr. We have no idea if the TD’s failure to report the Tennessee arrest warrant for Burns was simply shoddy journalism/saving space or if the TD didn’t want to publish a story about the grandson of the founder of Brunscraft Yachts. Burns has not yet had his day in court, and his victim’s family is suing “On the Rocks” in Florence. The TD did an article on the lawsuit, but still failed to mention Burns’ criminal charges.

Tomorrow: A few more words about John Clark Burns Jr. and a clarification on a recent blog.

Shoalanda

Some Profound Comments...

On HASRA v. PAWS: 

The split was PAWS 25% and HASRA 75%. PAWS to use their portion on spay and neuter, HASRA to use the money to benefit the animals

PAWS alleges that HASRA wanted to use the money for their own shelter, but the fact is the event took place in December, long before Debbie was banned.

It wasn't until January 10th that they banned her, and not until February that it was decided to try and raise money for a "sanctuary".

The words from PAWS reps was that "they were not sure HASRA would use the money to benefit the animals considering the ban of Debbie.

HASRA is an open book, we hide nothing.

On Hospice Wars:

You may feel if a hospice closes the creditors are the real losers, but what about the employees?


On Evelyn Servin: 

You can bet the FBI has a thick file on Mrs. Servin. Watch for her to join her husband soon.


On Political Endorsements: 

Do you offer paid endorsements?

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We have to comment on the last one. No. We do not offer paid endorsements. We do accept political advertising, but we will never endorse any candidate in order to obtain advertising money. Our friends at Pen N Sword also accept advertising, but not only do they not endorse for money, they make no endorsements at all.

Endorse for money? People actually do that?



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A Guest Editorial on Evelyn Servin

I was unfamiliar with Evelyn Servin, and unfortunately your excellent take on her, until I read of her exploits in the “Yellowhammer.” I feel you haven’t gone quite far enough in challenging Ms. Servin. She states her husband has been deported, yet she apparently doesn’t work as most of us do. She’s free to protest during normal working hours. Who is taking care of these fatherless children she’s lamenting?

It’s my understanding the detention center in Ethowah County is leased partially by the federal government. If so, Ms. Servin could and should be charged with a federal crime and deported herself.

She’s taken on the mantle of “Alabama,” but had only six supporters helping her protest. That might not appear to be a serious threat, but for someone who worked in military intelligence during the Cold War, it would seem to be a throw back to old Soviet tactics. Let the little guy take the blame while those who enjoy the damage sit back and wait for the chaos.

At best, she’s using Franklin County tax dollars to support her attempts to overthrow government policy and break the law. Are most in Franklin even aware that this is the case? I checked the Franklin County Times and there’s not been one mention of her. That’s often the best way to handle these types, but unless challenged legally, she’s getting enough attention from other sources that she won’t go away. It’s time to take a stand for our country.

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Our guest editorialist asks who supports the Servin children? We’re pretty sure the answer is all the taxpayers of Alabama do so, while their mother gallivants about protesting the laws in a county she lives in illegally...and is proud of it. DHR takes an interest in so many homes, why not this one?

Shoalanda

Why Was Jorge Servin Deported?

Yesterday we blogged on the newest illegal activities of Evelyn Servin, a sometime Russellville resident who spends a great deal of time with the Hispanic community in Etowah County. In a TimesDaily article on her latest illegal protest, she mentions that her husband Jorge has been deported. Really? Why?

Was it because he had a job? Because he was a model citizen? No. We're pretty sure it was because he ran afoul of the law in some manner. How about it, Mrs. Servin, care to tell us why your husband was deported?

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Did you read Wayne Smith's TimesDaily article on the Etowah County protest. It contained 286 words and not one of them was the word "illegal." Amazing...

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Want to know what really happened at this illegal protest? You can read it HERE. If you're in a hurry, just rest assured the seven arrested were given plenty of chances to leave peacefully and didn't. The article goes on to mention that no illegal immigrants have been deported for minor offenses. That brings us back to good ol' Jorge. We're waiting to hear his tale of woe.



Shoalanda

Evelyn Servin Strikes (Illegally) Again

Remember Evelyn Servin? In case you don't, here's a useful link:

Evelyn Servin

Now this rabble-rouser has stuck again...this time in Etowah County. Servin says she's breaking the law by blocking the entrance to the detention center in order to make a statement. She certainly is; she's stating she couldn't care less about our laws.

She also states she's trying to tell the president to do as she says. Well, Evelyn, let us know how that works out for you.



Shoalanda

Evelyn Servin: Rowdy, Troublemaker, Peacebreaker

In case you think our blog today is biased or prejudiced, think again. We're not calling Evelyn A. Servin anything she isn't claiming to be. First, let's look back at some of Mrs. Servin's previous activities in Franklin County:

Evelyn A. Servin & Presente

Talking Back to NAHCER

In today's TimesDaily, Mrs. Servin is again interviewed. Let's examine two of her quotes:

“We haven’t had immigration reform in over 20 years." True, but we haven't had federal reform on the legal sale of alcohol in over 80 years either. We weren't aware that laws needed to be updated with the frequency of a McDonald's or Burger King restaurant. Should they be updated because we now have fewer illegals or more? Think about that one...

The article continues: She  believes some measures of the proposal are “more drastic,” such as increasing funds for border patrols. We could write an entire blog on that statement alone, but it stands on its own.

However, it's not what Servin said in the article that's so troublesome; it's her Twitter account that presents a facet of her admitted personality that's hard to understand. Evelyn Servin dubs herself a "revoltosa," the feminine form of the Spanish word "revoltoso." Below is the definition of revoltoso.

We're all for changing many things in the system, as one of our blogs from last week illustrated. We simply prefer to to it legally if at all possible. Presenting herself to the world as rowdy and a troublemaker will do her no favors in the political climate of Alabama...or anywhere else.

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Red, White, Blue, & Rowdy:

Shoalanda

Talking Back to NAHCER

 Evelyn A. Servin - Hispanic Indian Activist

Today's TimesDaily has once again presented its readers with a one-sided view concerning illegal immigration, albeit in an article criticizing a purported similarly lopsided immigration debate, at least according to some Hispanics. Let's look at what two NAHCER (North Alabama Hispanic Coalition for Equal Rights) members had to say. Coalition remarks will be in red; our replies will be in green.

Evelyn A. Servin:

“We’re all part of a bigger coalition, which is the Alabama Coalition of Immigrant Justice. We’re all under that umbrella.”

Uh, Ms. Servin, that word "justice" in your group's name...you do realize that part of the definition of justice is following the law and and using lawful means, don't you?

"Hispanics’ civil rights are violated in multiple ways each day. For example, things that white people would simply be warned about, such as driving with a taillight out or not stopping the full five seconds at a stop sign, are things that could land a Hispanic in jail or result in a heavy fine."

Really, Ms. Servin? Could you give us one example of that? Admittedly running a stop sign or failure to yield is a moving violation. It would be up to the officer's discretion as to how he/she handled it, but going to jail for having a taillight burned out? Please...just one example of that. We'll be happy to publish it. We'll even be happy to do a series of blogs about it if you can prove it really did happen. Or is this reported jail time in the same category as the infamous First Friday Murder Plot?

Also, please remember that Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a race. There are white and black Hispanics who are offended whenever you misuse the word.

"One of the greatest things the law tries to do is promote fear."

We have it on pretty good authority that if you're not breaking any laws, you don't have anything to fear. If you feel that way about the United States, why do you want to live here?

Richard Hoffman:

“As I’ve spent time with Hispanic people, (I’ve learned) that they have values Americans supposedly treasure, and wants and needs."

Mr. Hoffman, most of the western hemisphere and a great deal of the eastern have similar values to U.S. citizens. Certainly Hispanic (Indians) have wants and needs. That should come as a surprise to no one.

"Some immigrants made mistakes and broke laws by coming into the U.S. illegally. But that horse is out of the barn, and now we need to figure out a way to deal with it."

Just where should this amnesty stop? How about the bank robber who really needed money and has been on the run for 20 years? Or maybe the serial killer who is truly reformed? After all, it's been 40 years; why not let Charles Manson leave prison to spend his twilight years in peace and meditation? Oh, and as for amnesty for those illegal immigrants here now, that plan really worked well 20 years ago, didn't it? You don't think it just might actually encourage more illegal immigration, do you? Nah...

"Another misconception is that people think getting documented is an easy process."

No, Mr. Hoffman, we don't think it's cheap, quick, or easy. Our friends from India and Australia and Ireland who have done it have told us how hard it is, but they did it legally. Think about that.

Related posts:  

Evelyn A. Servin

Hispanic Is Not a Race

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Evelyn A. Servin & Presente

This is Evelyn A. Servin, a resident of either Russellville or Albertville, depending upon which news source you consult. Evelyn and her husband Jorge are activists--activists who throw around the word "racist" quite frequently. Perhaps the Servins feel if they use the word often enough many will come to believe it.

The song says "words are all I have," and certainly semantics can be either a champion of your cause or a cruel mistress. After all, according to many news outlets, there are no more illegal aliens, only undocumented ones.

Evelyn recently attended a protest at the state capitol in Montgomery. She and her followers are seeking nothing less than the repeal of HB56. We doubt that Servin and her cohorts accomplished much besides wasting time and gasoline.

Servin works for an organization called Presente, a champion of causes in U.S. Latino communities. This is certainly admirable up to a point. Which admirable causes are featured on their website today? Bringing more Latino categories to the Grammys. At least Presente is diversified.

Photo courtesy of the New York Times

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The Connection

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