Immigration is a rising concern in America and Arizona's law (SB 1070) has surely stirred up the issue. In 2010 Arizona passed the SB 1070 in "defense" of illegal immigration. The law allows police officials to stop someone and ask for proof that they belong here. Many argue whether the law enables discrimination or not. Some feel that this is no different from a traffic stop or is that just a cover up to lighten up the problems this law brings. Can't they just improve and advanced their border. Why must citizens be asked to prove that they have the right to be in their homeland? Arizona's intentions maybe have been to protect themselves from crime and trouble. But then again was that even their intention? What or who are they trying to protect or protect themselves from, their jobs or the fact that Hispanics are a rapid growing minority? The SB 1070 really needs to be over looked and a new law needs to be put in place for the right reasons rather than the wrong reasons. America is a great country and many civilians around the world (not just from Mexico) want to be part of this amazing country to better themselves and/or their family. And this should be allowed without making American citizens suffer and be discriminated against. We can make this possible if laziness is not an option and we strengthen our borders to ensure protection of our wonderful country. The SB 1070 has surely turned around illegal immigration. And probably has influenced other states to create such a law that may continue to offend American citizens.
Others have also argued that fear influenced Arizona's defense while freedom is being taken and too much power is being given. The power Arizona will be given will probably end up in misuse because isn't that almost always the case when more power is given. The fear that whites will become a minority has raised concern. But while Arizona worries and is finding ways to protect themselves by passing this law, Americans worry and try to find ways to protect themselves from this law.
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/04/arizona_facts.html
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-04-23/opinion/opinion_navarrette-arizona-immigration-law_1_illegal-immigrants-immigration-law-fake-green-cards?_s=PM:OPINION
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ReplyDeleteBianca Tamez's blog post discusses the immigration law in Arizona, the SB 1070. The law was established in 2010. The SB 1070 allows police officials to stop someone and ask for identification; they stop them if they believe they don't belong here legally. This has led to a controversial issue not only in Arizona but around the U.S. In the past years Texas, California, and Colorado have also tried to pass bills similar to the SB 1070, but failed.
ReplyDeleteMany believe the law shows discrimination. Public officials say the border is very dangerous, and the illegal immigrations have brought more crime, drugs, and kidnapings into the states. They believe the federal government isn't doing its job in keeping the border safe, so they believe the states need to intervene.I understand why many are angry with the law and how it seems that they are racial profiling, but we need to protect ourselves from the Mexican drug cartel. I agree with Bianca, where they should just improve the border patrol, instead of laws like the SB 1070. Also, I do believe that the law may be misused and/or misunderstood. It's disappointing to know those who have fully earned the right to live in this country, are being mistaken as a criminal. If the border patrol had been stricter, than we would possibly have less crime than we would with illegal immigrants. The border needs to be tighter than it is now, so we can protect those in the borderline states and those who will endanger our country.
http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/immig/analysis-of-arizonas-immigration-law.aspx
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2011-07-15-border-violence-quotes_n.htm
I disagree with what you say about your stance on Arizona’s “show me your papers” bill. I understand that it is your opinion and I will explain my stance as well. I have very little patience and tolerance for people who commit crimes and knowingly continue to. I understand that we all break the law here and there, I’m guilty of it too, but that would be something petty like speeding up through a yellow light or going 5 over. What I mean by my intolerance is mostly targeted in this case at illegal immigrants. If I were pulled over in the state of Arizona and asked to prove my citizenship I would not find this offensive or considered racial profiling. I would see this as the Officer doing his/her job to protect the LEGAL residents of the state, county or federal government that he/she works for. I personally think that if someone takes offense to this, they are either an illegal immigrant themselves, support illegal immigrants, have family that are illegal immigrants, or too sensitive. I do believe that this bill could be slightly tweaked. Initially, an officer could pull you over for no reason and ask you for your papers. I can see how that could get out of hand. But I think that if this was tweaked a little bit to put some restriction to that, it would work out in every ones benefit. Now again, these are simply my own opinions. They sometimes are a little controversial. I don’t think that you are wrong in what you believe in on this subject. I think that you do bring up valid points. Because of our difference in opinions is the same reason that the world with never “Just get along.” Hope I made some sense in where I stand on this issue and my opinions. Toodles.
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