SPORTS Outdoor Sportsman's Report Favre Shouldn't Keep ,Richard Muga the Packers Hanging They Don't Fish and They Don't Hunt He's a three-time NFL MVP, Bay would've likely gone ahead a Super Bowl-winning QB, a and signed other quarterbacks It occurred to me while en- million undocumented indi- arrested, sometimes searched football iron man who hasn't who, now, have been picked up joying some of those activities viduals in this country. Unless with veiled probable cause and missed a start in 14 seasons, by other teams. of which I write, that I have our lawmakers have had their thereafter subjected to the vi- and a future Hall of Famer. Considering how long it is never met Mexican migrant heads jammed in incredibly cissitudes of a criminal justice Brett Favre has earned the taking Favre to make a deci- workers while out in Tampa dark places, a trip to Plant system that they do not com- right to leave the game on his sion, one would have to as- Bay. Those immigrants have no City, Wimauma or any other prehend even with the help of terms. Even though he hasn't sume that he doesn't feel very time for those entertainment rural part of the state would interpreters. The concepts and been as productive recently as confident about this Green activities many of us take for quickly reveal the overwhelm- repercussions of encounters he once was, Favre is adored Bay team's playoff chances. granted. They do not to my ing presence of the Mexican with our legal system are far by all Green Bay fans and they The Packers are breaking in knowledge compose a thriving workers. too complex for many of these definitely want him to return a new coach this year and market for boat sales, hunting To arrive here, they have immigrants that cannot read for at least one more season. aren't expected to be all that or other outdoors sports para- taken incredibly dangerous or write. Coming off a dismal 4-12 sea- good, whether Favre returns phernalia. Theyjust work. trips across the desert. Many Why are they here? They son in 2005 has certainly given or not. Had the Packers had I single them out as Mexi- of the unlucky ones have suc- keep on coming because there Favre a legitimate reason to a good season in 2005 and cans because while other Latin cumbed to starvation, thirst or is a demand for their labor. call it quits on what has been were considered a legitimate Americans are part of that murder. Many of the women Obviously, if there were no de- a magnificent career. Super Bowl contender in 2006, great labor force we have so have been raped, infected with mand for their work they would While Favre has every right you'd almost be certain that ingeniously tried to ignore, venereal diseases, become not be here. They provide an to make a decision on what's Favre would've made the de- most of those who perform our pregnant by their attackers or honest day's work in exchange best for him and his fam- cision to return shortly after manual work are indeed Mexi- held hostage until their fami- for reasonable wages. They ily, one would like to think the end of the season. After can. They just perform. Under lies pay ransom to the captors. perform work that no one else it wouldn't take him so long going through the first losing the burning sun, they perform Those who facilitate their trips in this country will any longer to decide. Favre's $3 million season with the Packers in his those back-breaking, hand- across the border (coyotes) in consider doing. roster bonus, which was due brilliant career, Favre appears staining tasks that no one else collusion with Mexican border Let's be realistic. We have last month, has been pushed to be leaning towards retire- in our clean-hands society patrol extort the few dollars become a nation of obese, lazy back to July 27 to give him ment. Even if Favre decides to will do. They don't carry little and possessions they may have people obsessed with sports more time to ponder his deci- come back and play, the fact plastic bottles of water, there before they are permitted to and the idols of the entertain- sion. The Green Bay Packers that he waited so long to make are no stereos or CD players cross in to the U.S. ment industry. We are infatu- will continue to play football his decision is enough to put in the fields, just work. When they arrive in the U. ated with the concept that we with or without Favre, and doubt in the players' and the During my many years of S., they must, bynecessity, live all must either be in man- they shouldn't be forced to fans'minds about this upcom- assisting Mexican nationals in places where most Ameri- agement, paid huge salaries wait this long to know where ing season. with various legalproblems I cans would or could not. They when we work and if we stop they stand at the quarterback Future Hall of Famer or not, have come to understand their receive no medical benefits in working the company or our position. what Brett Favre has done by thinking, their desires and their their jobs, they are exposed to government must continue to The Packers drafted Aaron procrastinating his decision plight. They have assumed 100 incredibly dangerous chemical support us. Rodgers last year with the to play or retire is unprofes- percent of the agricultural hazards, some have been beat- That is why the hoards of intent of making him their QB sional. The Packers need to work in Hillsborough County. en, arid many have been fired immigrants have come and will of the future. Rodgers doesn't know what they have for the The building industry cannot and their earned wages never continue to arrive. Not neces- have any playing experience upcoming season. They need survive without their labor and paid. They suffer unimaginable sarily because of what "they" except for preseason games. If to make moves that will help the hotel and food and bever- injustices and humiliations, want but because of what Favre doesn't intend on com- their fodtball team and know- age industry will be in serious and like past waves of immi- "we" need. The work ethic of ing back in 2006, the Packers ing whether or not Favre will trouble without them. They grants, they are the subject of America has largely dissipated would like to pick up a veteran be back is vital to making some know their relevance and they occult, unspoken, but very real into a sea of welfare, workers QB or two with starting expe- of those moves. The bottom also understand their vulner- prejudice. Yet, the undocu- compensation, featherbedding rience just in case Rodgers line is, Brett, either you want ability. mented wave continues. society. Again as it has hap- struggles. The problem is that to play or you don't; it's time Why in Heaven's name.have They drive without driver's pened in the past, immigrants by now there aren't many QBs to decide. our lawmaking bodies buried licenses because the govern- have come to this country and to choose from. If Favre had Jason Alessi talk sports on their heads in the sand about ment will no longer issue them picked up the slack of labor. come to a quicker decision The Home Team Saturdays 10 the issue until now? It is not without proof of residency. Let us appreciate their contri- and decided to retire, Green a.m. to noon on 1470 AM. as if they were not aware of Consequently, obviously dis- butions. Let us resolve their the situation. According to tinguished by law enforcement immigration problems in a fair the latest commentaries by because of their physical ap- and humanitarian fashion. the media, there are some 12 pearance, they are stopped, BE A GOOD SPORT! SECTION 00020 INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids for furnishing of all labor and materials and performing all work necessary and nciden- tal to the construction of Lithia Springs Elementary School Chiller PlalntModification-Project as perthe Contract Documents dated April 10, 2006, prepared by Carastro & Associates, Inc. will GARD N be recived by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida in the Purchasing Department on RESTAURANT the Third Floor of the Raymond O. Shelton School Administration Center, 901 East Kennedy Boule- vard, Tampa, Florida up and until 3:00 PM onMonday, May 01, 2006, and immediately following all Bids received will be opened and read aloud in the School Board Meeting Room, located on the first floor of the School Administrative Center. \7 v s i f There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 8:30 AM at the school site located at 4322 Lynx Paw Trail, Valrico, Florida 33594. IT IS THE BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE THAT BIDS ARE DELIVERED TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AS REFERENCED ABOVE. BID SECURITY MUST BE SUBMIT- TED WITH BID. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Notice To AlI Bidders: The School Administrative Center is a "security'! building, there fore, visitors will be required to obtain a Visitors Pass prior to entering the building. A photo identification will need to be presented at the time. 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