Illegal Aliens are Everyone's Problem, even Jacksonville's

Earlier this week, investigators discovered that 100 workers at the new Duval County Courthouse work site had given fake IDs.

That's right. Your tax dollars at work people! Our City Government's largest boondoggle in recent memory is now a haven for illegal workers. Faaaaantastic, as the man once said.

Turner Construction is the firm that had hired the illegals which was "strictly prohibited" according to there contract with the City. Of course it was! And, in the story mentioned above, our very own Mayor Peyton has said that he's looking into finding out if that qualifies as a breach of contract. A breach of contract? I'm sure that's got Turner quaking in their boots! Where are the fines? Where is the outrage? Where is the ACTION?

Abel Harding of the Times-Union said it best in his blog the other day, when he opined that, "Political leaders have "dealt" with the issue with a wink and a nod." He was referring to the State Legislature, but I'll take a bold step and apply this to the City Government as well.

If voters & taxpayers let this issue die, if we don't call for some action by the City against Turner, you can be sure that the City will continue winking and nodding at Turner and other vendors of their ilk. After all, if we don't care enough to take action, why should they?!

If you want to join me in sending a message to the City Council that we're watching them and aren't going to let them get away with their usual tricks, please sign the petition - http://www.gopetition.com/online/31796.html.