It’s been one of those weeks,

you know

one of those weeks.

Here’s the deal-

This guy puts up a billboard and spews hate filled bile from it

every chance he gets.

What he does has been called

” thought Provoking “

The only thing that billboard provokes in me is the urge to do some serious

Projectile Vomiting.

And in case your curious- yes I’ve driven by the ” The Sign ” and in all the years I’ve driven by it I’ve learned one thing from what I’ve read on them-

TO KEEP DRIVING…. 

I’d advise you to do the same.

07:36 PM PST on Saturday, November 17, 2007

By ROBERTA ROMERO / KING 5 News

LEWIS COUNTY, Wash. – A longstanding controversial billboard in Lewis County is once again garnering attention. Over the years, the owner has used the board to air his opinions about everything from politicians to homosexuality.

The latest message is raising deep concerns in the local Hispanic community. The grinning face of Uncle Sam is what drivers usually see first.

Then the written message on the billboard near I-5 gets clearer:“No Mexican Olympic teams?? All the runners and swimmers are here!”

Owner of the billboard Mike Hamilton, who did not want to go on camera, says he’s trying to deliver a serious message on illegal immigration — but in a funny manner:“I wanted to use humor to draw attention to illegal immigration,” he said. “My goal in the sign is to stir things up and inspire people to educate themselves about the subject.”

Hamilton has definitely stirred things up. While residents in the area are well used to the political and pointed messages on the billboard – this time people are speaking up

. The message seems to be especially painful for the growing Hispanic community in Lewis County. According to the U.S. Census, the population of Hispanics has doubled from 3,500 to 7,000 living in the area. Many are not laughing at the message“Very hurtful – I am Hispanic and I’m proud of it and that’s really wrong,” said Adelina Petersen, resident.

Others say it’s an obvious joke that is thought-provoking. “It makes you stop and think about it you know? I mean look at all the illegal immigrants we do have here you know,” said Travis Jones.

Yeah  look what’s happening to them:

FBI REPORT DOCUMENTS HATE CRIMES AGAINST LATINOS AT RECORD LEVEL

Hate crimes rise as anti-immigrant campaigns fill the airwaves and fuel anti-immigrant local ordinances

November 19, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation Hate Crimes Statistics Report released today demonstrates the real societal impact of anti-immigrant campaigns launched over the airwaves and through anti-immigrant legislation.

The report shows a sharp increase in the number of hate crimes reported against Hispanics based on their ethnicity or national origin to the highest levels since the reports were first mandated by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act.

According to the report, in 2006, Hispanics comprised 62.8% of victims of crimes motivated by a bias toward the victims’ ethnicity or national origin.  In 2004, the comparable figure was 51.5%. 

 Since 2004, the number of victims of anti-Hispanic crimes increased by 25%.    

 “Anti-immigrant hatred heard on the radio and cable shows reaches America’s neighborhoods with real consequences,” stated MALDEF President and General Counsel John Trasviña. “Heightened anti-immigrant sentiment has blocked immigration reform and seeks to turn local police into immigration law enforcers thus making it more difficult for victims to report crimes.

The FBI report should serve as a wake up call to our nation’s leaders to take action on comprehensive immigration reform, reduce tensions and safeguard the basic civil rights and liberties of all Americans.”

The report goes on to demonstrate the steady growth of anti-Hispanic hate crimes after 2004.  2006: 576 anti-Hispanic crimes against 819 victims 2005: 522 anti-Hispanic crimes against 722 victims