Arizona
This Saturday, AZ Governor Jan Brewer will pass or veto a new (anti-) immigration bill. Among other things, the bill would allow police officers to determine the legal status of whomever strikes them as suspicious, which will be 1 out of 3 people. For the record, Gov. Brewer has “worked with the legislature to make sure that no public services are being offered to anyone who is in this state illegally,” so I’m a bit worried.
Already, nine university students have been arrested for protesting outside the capitol, as reported by the Arizona Republic. And of all days it has to be Earth Day! At least Reid/Pelosi want to make immigration the next box on the big To-Do List.
As for immigrants in Arizona, I hope they can find a way to support their families without going outside. Oh wait — the bill also gives a free ride to your country of origin (let’s say Mexico) if you are harboring illegals (let’s say your own grandma). Let’s pray Brewer sees the light come Saturday.
UPDATE: Friday was a sad day in America.
What about the blond haired, blue-eyed, fair-skinned illegal immigrants from Canada and Europe? Or even Asians (since we currently tend to accept their presence here)? Technically, every single person could be suspected of being illegal. Arizona just needs to be honest and specifically say individuals with black or dark brown hair, brown eyes, certain facial structure (high cheek bones) and an accent. But then again, that may actually show bias or racism, and Arizona certainly isn’t that….
03 May 2010 at 2:50 pm