Here is the link: http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/05/05/obama.immigration.reform/index.html?hpt=T3
I don't think its a coincidence that the city councils of Tuscon and Flagstaff oppose this law. They know the racial sentiments in their state. They know that without the Latino community, their state would not survive. I think its funny that the only people that have addressed this law as not being racist are white people. Sure, biased news sites have found Latinos in Arizona that support the law... one only wonders how much these people were paid to get on camera.
One person, that is a very dear friend of mine. Stated that SHE could be racially profiled. Now, she is a blond hair, blue eyed caucasian from rural Pennsylvania/New York. I couldn't help but laugh. She then called me a racist! Oh, the irony!!!
You know what else is Ironic. Mexicans are native to the Southwest and notably... Arizona! Yet, THEY are the immigrants.
I do however agree that Immigration needs to be reformed... But not like this. Not at the expense of people's civil and human rights... American's civil and human rights! Why should anyone pass a law that will force an American to go through undue scrutiny and hardship to prove that they are Americans.
I don't plan on ever visiting Arizona again. BUT should I get pulled over because I have a shaved head, sun glasses, tattoos, and a nice car... and I look like I may be Latino. The police will get my drivers license and insurance but that is it. I refuse to speak to anyone that would enforce such a blatant act of discrimination.
And to anyone reading this. Don't think that your family and those in your community cannot be targeted next. This is just one step in a plan to restore segregation and discrimination in the United States. I can see Jim Crow now. He is on his way back and his first stop is Arizona.
Here are some links to various websites on Immigration myths... Please do some research and form an opinion for yourselves. Do not give in to this racism that has seperated our country for so long.
http://www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights/immigration-myths-and-facts
http://www.immigrationforum.org/images/uploads/MythsandFacts.pdf
http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/immigration/2006/05/myths_v_facts_o.html
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/shows/show_teen_immigrants3.html
