The main mission of The Minuteman Project is to bring national
attention to the fact that the U. S. Federal Government is not fulfilling its mission to
protect American citizens from the economic and physical danger of porous borders. The
majority of peace loving Americans are concerned about the massive amounts of unscreened,
undocumented aliens walking right into our country. Another fear that lurks in the dark
corners of our minds is another 9-11 attack, or worse, a suit case bomb.
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A Cochise County supervisor is calling for enforcement of zoning codes that could affect a
planned gathering of volunteers to patrol the U.S.-Mexican border, saying local government
needs to "minimize the potential for violence and property damage."
Supervisor Paul Newman wants the county to regulate the monthlong series of protests and
patrols by the "Minuteman Project," a group of volunteers from across the
country who say they plan to assist the U.S. Border Patrol.
Newman called for the enforcement of zoning codes, which require organizers of large
gatherings lasting more than a week to get land-use permits.
Organizers of shorter events are required to obtain temporary permits.
"By not enforcing our zoning regulations, we are not only putting our citizens at
risk, but we are also sending the message that we are intimidated by the threat of the
invasion of our county by gun-toting vigilantes," he wrote. "I believe we need
to make it clear that that is not the case."
Members of the "Minuteman Project" met in Cochise County for a series of
demonstrations and to conduct round-the-clock patrols for a month in the San Pedro Valley,
a popular smuggling corridor.
Organizers say the project's goal is to assist the U.S. Border Patrol.
They say they plan to call the agency if they find undocumented immigrants. Border Patrol
officials have opposed civilian patrols, saying volunteers lack proper training and could
be at risk or harm others.
Jim Gilchrist, a retired California accountant who is organizing the project, called
Newman's remarks "baseless, irresponsible and unfounded."
He said the volunteers include lawyers, doctors and former law enforcement officers.
"These are not violent people," he said. "We are there as a neighborhood
watch."
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