On one hand we want cheap food, cheap labor - then we refuse to give them a way to be here legally.

It's extremely labor- and time-intensive.

People did not go to work. People did not shop, did not participate actively in the economy. It was significant.

We have had large marches before, and these were some of the biggest, but never before have we seen such participation in the Latino community in an economic boycott.

We're pleased that the state is finally enforcing the terms of this agreement. It's been a long time coming. Global has violated a number of state laws, and we think this is an appropriate action.

Jason had joked that dust bunnies under the bed were pets he didn’t mind keeping: they never whined for food and didn’t require a litter box. They also didn't wake you up at night by barking at passing raccoons.