The Miller Beer Statement

Here is the email I received from Miller Beer in response to my email complaining about their sponsorhip of a pro-illegal immigration rally:

Thanks for contacting us.

Miller Brewing Company does not support illegal immigration or any other unlawful act. We do support a public policy discussion that will lead to a clear path to legal naturalization for people who meet the requirements forU.S. citizenship.

We also oppose any legislation that would unfairly and unjustly seek to constrain immigration. Miller was founded 151 years ago by a German immigrant, Frederick Miller.And today, we are part of an international company with employees from around the world.

We support the free movement of people, labor, goods and services in the global economy with appropriate protections for the rights of individuals and families, the security of nations, and the diversity thatcontributes to a rich and productive society.

Miller is active in helping immigrants learn how to become legallynaturalized citizens of the U.S., through programs like the Miller Lite Immigration Forum in Texas and support for a recent immigration convention in Chicago. We have a long history of proudly supporting many national and local Latino organizations throughout the U.S.

The $30,000 fund supported a recent convention held on August 12 and 13 on immigration issues in Chicago, which among other things provided information to attendees on how to become legally naturalized citizens of the U.S.

We appreciate your interest.

They admit their support:

But the presence of Miller at a welcoming reception the day before the Aug. 12-13 planning convention raised eyebrows.

The convention brought together labor unions, anti-war groups, immigrant service organizations and even socialist political candidates.

Hours before bashing NAFTA and U.S. foreign policy, participants at the Aug. 11 reception mingled with the Miller Girls, the company's public relations ambassadors, amid a display of Miller logos.

That Miller was involved in the first place is one measure of the growing power of immigrants. After the boycott announcement, the company approached march organizers to try to find common ground, and agreed to back the march organizers' efforts.

FUCKING LIARS!!

READ THIS:

Miller Brewing Company Does Not Support Anti-Immigration Legislation
Miller Brewing Company

04/30/2006

There has been a great deal of attention recently around proposed anti-immigration legislation, specifically HR 4437, which is currently pending in Congress.

Miller Brewing Company opposes any legislation that would unfairly and unjustly seek to constrain immigration, including proposed HR 4437.

Miller was founded 151 years ago by a German immigrant, Frederick Miller. And today, we are part of an international company with employees from around the world. We support the free movement of people, labor, goods and services in the global economy with appropriate protections for the rights of individuals and families, the security of nations and the diversity that contributes to a rich and productive society.

In the wake of last week’s historic march in Chicago to uphold the civil and human rights of immigrants in this country, we immediately reached out to the community groups represented here today to make clear our joint opposition to this critical issue.

In productive discussions held yesterday, we agreed to:

1) Provide assistance to community efforts to reach out to specific members of the Senate and business associations in Washington D.C.
2) Make a clear public statement regarding our opposition to HR 4437 and our desire for appropriate immigration reform that provides adequate protection for the rights of undocumented immigrants.
3) Place print advertisements in Chicago and Milwaukee media stating our opposition to HR 4437.
4) Work with the organizations to explore opportunities for community-based partnerships with a particular focus on scholarships for undocumented students.

Miller is already active in helping immigrants learn how to become legally naturalized citizens of the U.S., through programs like the Miller Lite Immigration Forum in Texas.

We also have a long history of proudly supporting many national and local Hispanic organizations throughout the U.S.

We hope the entire Hispanic and immigrant community in Chicago will continue to responsibly enjoy Miller products with the knowledge that our company will continue to strongly support the Hispanic community and the rights of immigrants.

Nehl Horton, Senior Vice President
Communications and Government Affairs
Miller Brewing Company
3-16-06

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The bill is they so hate is James Sensenbrenner's entitled "Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005". You can read the text of it here. Please read. This bill is common sense. Then check out your Labor Day beer. Is it on Michelle Malkin's watch list?


Miller Beer, you have taken a position, despite what you say on the phone (I have spoken with a customer care representative who feigned ignorance of the company's statements and proclaimed their complete neutrality on immigration) and in your emails. STOP THE LIES POR FAVOR!!