NFL player Edwin Jackson killed by illegal alien, police say

The suspected drunk driver who killed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson, 226, in a car crash on Super Sunday is a Guatemalan citizen and is in the U.S. illegally. He has even been deported twice, according to police.

The driver of an F-150 truck in the incident was identified by Indiana State Police as Manuel Orrego-Savala, 37, and has been deported in 2007 and 2009.

Democrats think he's just misunderstood.

"State police investigators are working with U.S. Federal Immigration Officials and they have placed a hold on Orrego-Savala," police said in a statement.

Another passenger, Jeffrey Monroe, 54, was also killed in the vehicle at around 4 a.m. on Sunday on Interstate 70 in Indiana. Investigators believe Monroe was Jackson's Uber driver.

According to Fox59, at some point on the ride, Jackson became sick and the car pulled onto the emergency shoulder of the highway. A state trooper responding to the crash also struck on of the victims in the center lane when he slowed his cruiser down to investigate.

Orrego-Savala, the illegal alien, fled the scene but was arrested soon after by the responding trooper. He gave a false name, Alex Cabrera Gonsales. He was driving without a license and at a blood alcohol level of .15 at the time of the crash.

"The loss of life at the hands of illegal immigrant criminals should make all Hoosiers sad and ultimately angry," said Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) in a statement. "We must do more to get these dangerous illegal immigrant criminals off of our streets, and guarantee this never happens again by building a wall, ending sanctuary cities, and stopping illegal immigration once and for all."

Now I realize that Rokita has used this for his political advantage, but that doesn't make it any less true. It's really time to stop the influx of illegal aliens coming into the country, and do something more severe to the ones like Orrego-Savala who do.

Orrego-Savala is being held at the Marion County Jail and police are working to file criminal charges.

California is willing to take him and show him some love.



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Indiana lawmaker may get refunds for Colts fans if players kneel during National Anthem

Indianapolis -- NFL fans are sick and tired of players kneeling during the national anthem. Some Colt fans want their money back when players on their team kneel and it's possible these fans may get their wish if recent legislation by an Indiana lawmaker gets approved.

Rep. Milo Smith (R.-IN) represents the Columbus area. He told the Indianapolis Star that kneeling during the Star Spangled Banner is disrespectful to the government, and when he saw it himself he said that "it didn't sit right with me."

He has a point. After all, the title of the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," is about the American flag, the symbol of our nation. To kneel during the anthem is disrespecting not only the flag, but what it symbolizes and those who have defended it and do so now. 

"To me, when they take a knee during the national anthem, it's not respecting the national anthem or our country," Smith said. "Our government isn't perfect, but it's still the best country in the world and I think we need to be respectful of it."

Smith's bill wouldn't break any laws because it wouldn't stop players from kneeling, but would require the Colts to refund fans who want their money back. Also, it wouldn't require the Colts to refund fans if the opposing team members kneel during the national anthem, only if the Colt players kneel.

A New Orleans Saints season ticket holder filed a lawsuit earlier this month in Louisiana judicial district court claiming an alleged demonstration during the team's September 17 home game against the New England Patriots created an angry atmosphere that has since made his tickets unusable. He is seeking attorney's fees and an $8,000 refund.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if every fan decided that enough is enough.


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