Arizona passes harsh new immigration law

Anyone who is not a Native American needs to go home. Hmmmm. We are all illegal immigrants and this land was conquered. . Luckily I am 1/16th Native American so my toe can stay!!

The Republicans who passed this law did so for political purposes. They neglect to realize or prefer to ignore the fact that Mexico is Arizona's number one economic trading partner. This law is equivalent to cutting off your nose to spite your face. They are foolish because this law is going to go down, just like the California and Pennsylvania laws that came before SB1070. It is an exercise in futility.

They are trying to ratchet up the political pressure to derail immigration reform or spin it to reflect their values. They want a lily white America. They hate multiculturalism. Everyone's values are just as valid as the lily white. But SB1070 says, Arizona is the place that people of color are not welcome.

TO capgroov,

sorry my good sir, i never meant to transmit such filthy punctuation and grammar to a gentleman as educated as you sir. im sure you learned so much in vast hours and toiling of a classroom. I certainly never intended to slander your person by calling you a raciest, if you look closely you will in fact see i said "raciest, AND people LIKE you" as if to mean your not raciest but follow the lead of raciest people and even trying to justify your fellowship by some other less raciest logic. i do find interesting how you find time to type bullshit grammar critiques but offer no opinion in you comments on the topic. F@#% OFF

you sound like one of them kkk's, some call them terrorists too.

captaingroovy...

sorry but i didnt see you trying to correct my lack of knowledge, i wounder what facts i got wrong? cause im pretty sure thats how it went down maybe you should stop reading text books from texas. as for my bizarre analogies i will admit they are strange but so are the laws in arizona that you think are totally normal, so i guess there is something bizarre about you too. how would you feel if the cops had the right to question and search you with nothing more than an unfounded suspicion and arrest you until you can prove your innocent? how american would that feel?? as for you trying to justify this countries actions by pointing out that they were in the years "1600, 1700, 1800, and we're now in 2010" only proves my point that because of raciest and people like you that we are still having to deal with the same problems from the 1600's to date. having said all that i would love for all illegal immagrants to leave just to watch all the rest of you to try and pick up the slack, and watch you slackers fail.

something stinks bad about this new bill

TO GODSNLIBERALS....

i hope the next time your in the sun all day you actually get a tan instead of just turning pink like the pus@# you realy are then go to arizona and see how you like having to show your paperwork!

I can see it coming: Officer tasers/arrests unruly LEGAL ugly Nicaraguan for asking him to provide his SS when he is in fact a resident with TPS and all paperwork in order (driver's license, insurance). The only thing that sticks out with this guy is that HE LOOKS ILLEGAL. How do you "look" illegal?

This law is racist. Did you see anyome but whites Republicans vote for it?

Well I hope Arizona is ready to dish out all those tax dollars on the cost of all the lawsuits they have coming.

Sounds like people are guilty until proven innocent.

This country was founded on the hypocrisy of white Europeans. They leave their country for a better life elsewhere knowing the struggles that awaited them in a new world were nothing would be given to them everything would be worked for and endured to survive (sound familiar). And when they faced peril in their first winter they were Given the survival secrets from sympathetic natives. Within years of receiving the helping hand of the natives they were demonized and labeled Savages and nearly all were annihilated men women and children murdered like dogs by Michael Vick. Then they decide it’s easier to bring some Africans over to work for free than to actually roll up their own sleeves and get their White collars dirty, and we all know how that’s working out. Then the Chinese, Irish and Italians they all served their purpose as workers but god forbid they try to ask for equality their all just immigrant workers… at least Irish and Italians were eventually just considered White. As I read all these post I am amazed at the amount of people that simply ignore all these factual events in our history, and try to act like the poor hard working illegal immigrants are the enemy, nothing more than Savages. At a time when all of us are being screwed by these mega corporations I would like to think that we would work together but that just wont happen as long as the hypocrisy of the White European founders is still strong. Won’t be long now. Viva La Revolusion!

It is not possible to stop illegal immigration, because those that want a taste of the American pie will keep on coming even if they have to crawl over the border. The solution is to keep the pie growing so illegals also have a bite to eat. It would be a tragedy due to a recession if food became scarce, supermarkets would be guarded with tanks.

without context,..........this MAY make little sense,...........BUT-----
everybody in groups and cults and cultures an tribes,.........TODAY,................

TOOK IT,....from a batch of monkeys that came before. Got it ? Digest that ?

let me also say i disagree with the ignorant law thats just been passed.....i mean your being paid how much? and your coming up with bs playground laws like this.....use that mushy thing locked inside ur skull

Truth be told mexicans need an outspoken leader (not geogre lopez) who can be taken seriously and give the oppressed some kind of direction and a voice. that being said this should all start and end in mexico not here

wait, how is that a fail? People seem to have itchy fail fingers these days...

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The horror is that while it may be illegal to stop people based on race, it's highly unlikely, even if it could be proven, that immigrants would ever have any resources to sue anyone. So effectively, the law is racist, un-American, and unconstitutional in and of itself.

It always makes me laugh to hear white people hate on immigrants, when their ancestors where immigrants. Just face it, your grand children are going to have to speak Spanish if the want to compete for jobs HAHAHAHAHA

"They’re not supposed to use race to develop reasonable suspicion but how could they avoid using the color of a man’s skin as a preliminary determinant?"....I lived in a border town in Arizona and understand the fact that there are immigrants constatnly coming through. I also understand that while the majority of them were the most kind and enthusiastic people I've ever met in my life, they were still in this country illegally. I can't express how much this saddens me; the fact that many of the police officers down there are of hispanic decent is also a slap in the face. However, we've seen what passes as "reasonable doubt" these days, the animosity that this will create is unimaginable.

I mow my own lawn. (and most all else "menial")

I realize the border states have a real problem with the crime that is spilling across the border and they really need to do something to stop it.
I also know illegal is illegal and if you're breaking the law, then you should be arrested.
As kennymotown says, Mexicans need to take back their country. They need to march on their capitols and demand accountability from their officials, police and military.
Regardless of whose "fault" anyone thinks Mexico's plight may be, Mexicans need to take responsibility and quit blaming the US and other countries.

However, the issue of the illegal immigrants that have been here for years is very complicated. Children born here, family ties, etc. Not so black and white as some may think.

Arizona has taken a step which could prove all the bean counters and political talking heads, both left and right, wrong. It could be that it's economy does not fail, but begins to recover. Only time and the courts will tell.

The pile of SHIT that was left on Obama's plate is not insurmountable, and this situation in Arizona has made the chess game a little bit more interesting. If you don't know already that deluding the work force for years with illegals was made possible by big and little employers who have not paid the price of breaking laws of this country, then you haven't been paying attention. It has always been a well known fact that only businesses have profited from a large unemployed work force, and now maybe things will become a little more clearer for those who would not see.

I have relatives and friends that have Mexican blood running through their veins and they are called Americans for one reason they are not illegals. If you want to become a citizen of America get in line and do it right. We have laws in this country and your breaking the law if your not legally here. I do think the laws we have on the books here in America are enough to jail illegal EMPLOYERS. Many illegal's say they don't want to become citizens of America they are just looking for work because the economic system in Mexico is so bad. So what's the problem with your country? Get busy changing yours the free ride is over and the border states are acting crazy as you can see from this Arizona law just passed. Sanity is gone, I feel your plight but change Mexico.

I am fearful of the discrimination to Mexicans and all Latinos this will bring, even to those here "legally." What's next? Rounding them all up and putting them in camps here until law enforcement checks to see if they are "legal?" wink wink. It is a shame to see the word illegal now corrolated to criminal. While yes there are drugs and criminals in this, there are also good people coming across who truly want to be American and work for what they have and who have contributed positively to our country. It is immigrants who made this country thrive in the past, and it is sad to see how much the foundation of this country has eroded to being so intolerant and hateful. Below I stated in caps REPEAL NAFTA, and I think that it is one reason why corruption has run rampant across borders and also why so many in Mexico have come here, because it has sparked corruption, poverty, joblesssness, and environmental devastation in Mexico. Criminalizing all so you don't have to really deal with the problem at hand is cowardly and racist. There is no other way to describe it.

And how hypocritical of those spewing their acid... it is more than likely the same who don't mind "illegals" being here when they are cleaning their houses, cutting their lawns, taking care of their children, or picking their lettuce.

Oops, I forgot to remind all the illegals here in America you need to take your country back from the 14 controlling families that run Mexico. That's the real problem with Mexico, kill troughs bastards at the top down there and change your country's financial system from within. It's called revolution, forget Cinco De mayo or whatever you call it you've got to save your country now the French have been long gone.

I don't know how many times I have said this but here I go again. We don't have an illegal immigration problem, we have an illegal employer problem!

REPEAL NAFTA.

They are giving away FREE TACOs just so they can stare at us & say they belong here , send them back cause they LOOK like they don't belong !

Now most bleeding heart liberals are inclined to blame this country for every fucking country naming one such as "MEXICO" for its corruption, incompetence and failures. This country had shoulder the BURDEN FOR LOOOOONG TIME but despite of that fact (yes nobody can deny that...shit that is why arizona is broke and crime ridden in the first place) but in return had received nothing but ungrateful taunts and protest..the usual "fuck you america ..now give me my welfare benefits INSTEAD OF the usual thank you

(case in point, is the asshole that wrote this article)

this has become a case of necessity..and NEVER a racism issue..

you know that ..i know that..he knows that..she knows that..

we tend to live in a state of fucking denial here where people who are begging for help are spitting in the eye of people who are helping them and who are breaking their backs to support to them with their every increasing taxes..

people moving in this country WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION is ILLEGAL...what part of that do you fucking people do not understand???? and anybody that wears a fucking badge is assigned to enforce the law..from jaywalking to murder...again what part of that do you people do not understand

so next time you "viva el whatever" and wave that alien flag..remember you were fucking getting away from it because you were hungry..

I was waiting for something like this to happen. Lets face it AZ, NM, CA, and TX have been overrun by illegal immigrants along with Mexican Gang and Drug violence. Something needs to be done and since little is being done at the federal level then it must be at the local level. I sure Hispanic's and the Bleeding Hart Left has their undies all in a bunch, but this is the United States of America and Arizona is no longer part of Mexico. That means Mexicans need to stay in Mexico and not get free health care, free schools, and free whatever else courtesy of Uncle Sam or the state of Arizona. Think about it Illegal immigrants regardless of race are stealing from US the citizens of the United States, How simple in every tax dollar that they do not pay and for every free service they collect on. Why is this a problem it a burden on our economy. Have you not noticed that we have a deficit, Have you not noticed that our government cutting services to tax paying citizens. Call me intolerant if you want but Charity starts at Home and since American Citizens need Finical Help, and American Citizens need Health Care, and American Citizens need Jobs; it is time for the United States Government needs to take care of her American Citizens first

The commentary is a total fail. While Michel Marizco seems to take all the right positions, he squarely blames the people that have done the most to help, and in the end it is detrimental overall. Marizco does nothing to show how Napolitano is to blame for anything. Napolitano has no magic wand that she can wave to make new fair legislation.

Arizona bears the burden of nutcases like Tom Tancredo coming into the state and riling everyone up, making crass recommendations. He is not needed there and should go home. Arizona also bears the burden for surrounding states that refuse to organize the labor that is accepted and used within that state. I'm talking mostly about Nevada and Colorado. Arizona has become a desperate trek for hungry, thirsty and dying people to cross. While Arizona has been busy checking to see if immigrants are heading for a job or their own death, other states don't seem to give a rat's ass.

The problem has almost nothing to do with racism. The root of the problem is neglect and the health of immigrants, and also the helplessness of Mexican rule of law. Other states need to start owning up to their responsibilities, or, as an alternative, they need to throw their support behind Napolitano so that she can do something on the federal level.

Wow, enforcing the law is harsh.
Who knew?
Only in the minds of moonbats is such "logic" possible.
Given the defective "leadership" in place, do not expect responsible enforcement of the laws, it is now up to the states to do what 0 is unwilling to do.
Deport them all.
Deport them now.
We have far too many Americans in trouble and out fo work to continue the illegal behavior of people from other lands are aonly too willing to break the law for money.

This is the nail on the coffin for Arizona's economy, culture, educational system, etc.

God help us all.

While I do enjoy the trolling by some folks here (acting like illegal immigrants have anything to do with our financial situation...which they don't) I would like to point out that Arizona is going to go bankrupt doing this.

One of the only things keeping that states economy afloat at this point is Mexican immigrants. Apparently there is a completely ignorant belief that illegal immigrants are mooching off of the US, I take it nobody pointed out that working multiple jobs and paying for your family while doing everything you can to remain within the law is not mooching.

People wouldn't immigrant illegally if the legal procedure wasn't ridiculously long...lest you forget that you couldn't even pass the citizenship test if it was presented to you. That's the funny thing about citizenship, we demand a level of knowledge about this country that the majority of actual US citizens don't even have nor come close to having.

Ah well. At least folks still remember to breath, but considering some of the trolling in this section I'd say that particular function might start failing as well if it hasn't already.

This is a step backwards.

the bigger picture is the US moving towards a police state. This is total b.s. My first marriage will be to an immigrant. They can have this shit hole. This country is loosing its founding principals every day. I am leaving.