Arizona has had enough and seen enough. This bill, admittedly flawed, motivated in part by anger and frustration, is an effort to step in and do something about a serious national problem on our southern border that grows more dangerous all the time.
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The big question is what constitutes "reasonable suspicion" under this law. Supposedly it's not brown skin or a Hispanic surname.
As for the political ramifications of the law, it seems to me that this only appeals to the Republican party's base, namely older white men. This is a losing proposition from a demographic perspective. At one time the Republicans had some hope of appealing to Hispanics, a culturally conservative group in many ways, but they have screwed the pooch on that one, even before this new law. Where do the Republicans find a majority nationally in the future? Older white men is a diminishing population. Sure it energizes the teabaggers but they are only 20% of the country.
Bite me.
FUCK POLITICS. Just get it done for the sake of our country. That's the fucking problem.
Having to show proof of citizenship or legal residence to WORK would be better.
Yea, I think that is a great idea as well.
OR...we could just adopt the same policies that they have in Mexico for American Citizens who want to travel there.
For example, in Mexico foriegners are required to carry a valid passport and present it immediately when asked, if your stay is going to be longer than a certain period of time you are required to have a visa. If you plan to WORK in Mexico you must apply at the consulate for special papers. If you are caught in Mexico without any of the above you will be arrested immediately, held without trial until they decide to deal with you, and or deported.
Funny but nobody is saying their policies are racist? Nobody is comparing the Mexicans to Nazi Germany?
The bottom line is the Mexican government is protecting their borders and their sovereignty. There's no reason why we shouldn't do the same.
I don't have a problem with laws requiring foreigners to carry passports or proof of legal residency. I do have a problem with any law that would require US citizens to carry any type of papers or documentation, no matter what their skin color or ethnic background, with the exception of a drivers license while driving.
Dude, you need ID no matter where you go in the US even if you're not driving. Your license is sufficient. The law in AZ doesn't require US citizens to carry a passport.
Bottom line is if you're driving a car you need an I.D. if you want to buy alcohol you need an I.D. if you want to buy tobacco you need an I.D. if you want to get a job you need an I.D. etc. etc. etc.
If you're a U.S. citizen you are already required to have a valid form of I.D. by proxy anyway.
If there is a rare case where a U.S. citizen gets caught up by mistake that's just how it goes.
Green card? I don't got no green card.... I was born in east LA man....
You aint from Africa. You from Crenshaw.
I think I'm missing some pieces to this puzzle. How many Mexicans come LEGALLY? Why does it seem the orginal process of immigration has been abandoned? What's the hurry? why are so many coming so often? Is it that bad in Mexico? Are they defecting? If the big problem is that they can't wait because of danger, why dont we consider them refugees? As far as the Arizona law, it seems to be rooted in anger from people fed up with the trafficing and the fact that drug dealers are just too prevalent in their community. It seems to me it will only breed hostility.
SO....IF the reason the drug dealers are trafficing people is money, why not take away that motivation? If Mexicans are coming in droves and being escorted by ruthless murderes and thieves, wouldnt it seem likely they would take a different option if one was available? Should'nt the US government be collecting the money instead of the Cartels? If no one was paying trafficers to take them over, then they would not be in business. Why can't we just take over this market and put the bad guys out of business?
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