Arizona Adopts Stricter Immigration Laws

[sherri_chickie]

I had to take in my old Alberta license and proof of where I lived, like my utility bill.

[Amorok]

Yeah, everyone who comes here seems to get shit on. And yet, people still keep coming here. Must be worth it.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

.... So it seems to me that the only people who wouldn't be able to produce ID's upon request are..........people who don't belong here.

The law IMO is a catch all to give ultimate authority to police. It is similar to filling in legal voids when detaining someone or pullling someone over.

The police can pull you over for expired tags, burnt out lights, unsafe vehicle components, driving too fast, driving too slow, weaving, tinted windows etc. etc. So...if they cannot find anything wrong legally, this law will act as the cover-all to pull someone over regardless of reason.

It's pure bullshit IMO. The more power we give government, the more it will take. I hope the people of AZ fight this tool and nail and fix immigration by securing the fucking border.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

It's pure bullshit IMO. The more power we give government, the more it will take. I hope the people of AZ fight this tool and nail and fix immigration by securing the fucking border.

But they won't. The border will still remain a big joke. And the next major terrorist attack will be because of it. NOT because airports didn't have enough full-body scanners, which are a complete waste of taxpayer money.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

But they won't. The border will still remain a big joke. And the next major terrorist attack will be because of it. NOT because airports didn't have enough full-body scanners, which are a complete waste of taxpayer money.

Terrorism exists because governments fund them. Subdue government and terrorism inherently will be subdued.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

But they won't. The border will still remain a big joke. And the next major terrorist attack will be because of it. NOT because airports didn't have enough full-body scanners, which are a complete waste of taxpayer money.

Terrorism exists because governments fund them. Subdue government and terrorism inherently will be subdued. Besides, government always needs a reason to pull more money from taxpapers and "terrorism from open borders" is a grand one. We should be protecting our borders so we don't have millions of people flocking over here undocumented.

[pauldun170]

Texas lawmaker to introduce anti-immigration bill
Wed Apr 28, 8:30 am ET

AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas lawmaker says she plans to push for a law similar to Arizona's get-tough immigration measure.

San Antonio Express-News and Houston Chronicle report Wednesday that Republican Rep. Debbie Riddle of Tomball says she will introduce the measure in the January legislative session.

The new Arizona law would require local and state law enforcement to question people about their immigration status — and make it a crime for immigrants to lack registration documents.

Riddle says if the federal government did its job "Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas."

Democrats say such legislation is misguided and predict it will hurt the GOP politically.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Democrats say such legislation is misguided and predict it will hurt the GOP politically.

Disagree, most Hispanics don't vote Republican anyway

[goof2]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Riddle says if the federal government did its job "Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas."

I agree with this. The Feds appear to have decided illegal immigration is not a priority for them. It should come as no surprise that some of the states most affected by the problem would not be content with that decision. That Arizona's new laws are overwhelmingly supported by the voters there (~70%) doesn't hurt either. I doubt that percentage will change much when the venue is moved to Texas.

[nhgunnut]

Like or dislike the bill, but expect to see more of a similar nature. With fewer and fewer resources States are very likely to enact legislation that APPEARS to protect the resources they have left. This is most likely to occur in states along the country's southern border. Since darn few Canadians sneak into the US , yup expect it to target People with Hispanic appearance.