Baer had arm broken defending migrant workers
By Wally EdgeByron Baer was no stranger to run-ins with the law, although his experiences were no exactly typical of many politicians he met during a career in politics and civil rights that spanned nearly half a century. While Baer is best known for spending time in a Mississippi jail in 1961, when he and other Freedom Fighters were arrested for protesting the treatment of African Americans in the deep south, he was actually arrested again thirteen years later, while serving his second term in the New Jersey State Assembly.
The sponsor of legislation to improve working conditions for migrant workers, Baer was charged with tresspassing after he made a surprise visit to a migrant labor camp in Gloucester County -- and his arm was broken when the crew chief, Marcos Portolatin, hit the legislator with a five-foot board while chasing the group off the property. Alex Moriarty, the the director of the Farmworkers Cooperative of New Jersey, claimed he was beaten by Portolatin and ten workers. The windows of Baer's 1970 chevrolet station wagon were also smashed.
Portolatin was found guilty of assault, but was aquitted on more serious charges of involuntary servitude.
Baer, along with Star-Ledger reporter Charles Finley and Star-Ledger photographer Thomas Herde, were aquitted on tresspassing charges in municipal court.
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Impeach Bush? Only if the reason is that he violated his oath by refusing to close the border with Mexico and stop the invasion occurring there. If that were the reason I would say yes!
you are disturbed...
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You are a jackass
Impeach Bush? Only if the reason is that he violated his oath by refusing to close the border with Mexico and stop the invasion occurring there. If that were the reason I would say yes!
Impeach Corzine first, then Bush
Yes New Jersey Taxpayers, Governor Corzine has come up with two ridiculous proposals to raise the gas tax again on New Jersey taxpayers as well as the tolls AFTER the election. Also, forget about a tax rebate next year. It won't happen because the state is bankrupt. We strongly urge you to overwhelm the governor and your representatives with e-mails,letters and phone calls NOW to stop these ridiculous proposals and future actions. Tell the members of the senate and assembly that their jobs are on the line unless they cut the pork from the budget. All they are good for as election time grows closer is to point fingers. It's time for us to take action and kick them out of office. It only takes a few minutes to send an e-mail, letter or make a couple phone calls. Spread the word to your NJ friends over the internet and at work, and demand change. Make your voice heard. They'll be looking for your vote come election time. Web site addresses: . Governor Corzine http://www.state.nj.us/ < NJ Legislators http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp < njcitizensagainst00@yahoo.com njcitizensagainst00@yahoo.com
costing the Bergen Taxpayers an Arm and a Leg
Illegals are costing the taxpayer millions Migrant worker, day labor etc etc call it what you like its still illegal.
If Corzine raises the gas tax...
This will be a red state and you can take that to the bank!