Arizona is getting a lot of negative publicity these days, mostly because of their recently passed anti–illegal immigration law (SB 1070 and amendment). I’ve no problem with that law and see it as little different from typical seat-belt laws — you don’t get busted for not wearing your seat belt unless you are stopped first … Continue reading Much ado about Arizona
Late yesterday Arizona amended its controversial new anti–illegal immigration bill (SB 1070) to clarify several passages. While the changes weren’t necessary for some of us to understand the bill’s meaning and intent, they are probably a good idea, since the bill will undoubtedly be challenged in court. Those who didn’t want to read or understand … Continue reading Arizona clarifies wording on immigration bill
Wow, here’s a number that got my attention: 39,105 That’s how many comments there are so far on an AP story entitled “Illegal immigrant law opponents to rally in Ariz.” And the story’s only been up since late yesterday. (I first started reading the comments late last night.) I browse the Internet a lot and … Continue reading I think they hit a nerve
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) has just signed the state’s new anti–illegal immigration bill, SB 1070, into law. Hats off to Arizona. It’s about time somebody, somewhere did something about enforcing U.S. immigration laws. Our southern border states, more than any others, take the brunt of illegal immigration into this country. Illegals pour across the border … Continue reading Arizona takes lead on illegal immigration
