http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/11-182b5e1.pdf
There is so much controversy surrounding the Arizona Immigration Law….many for it and many against it. On the surface, I am for it. But there are definitely things that should be considered because it does appear to be racist.
I for one, am an American born American citizen. The USA has always been home. My parents and grandparents were all born in Mexico. I was reared knowing my Mexican heritage, culture and family…BUT I was also reared to know that I am an American female that would grow up to be an American woman with different choices and opportunities. To note: My parents became naturalized American citizens. They were here legally. I have however had family, that while are now legal, were not always when they entered this country.
So knowing all that about me…..which way should I go with this law. Looking at my pictures, one can easily tell that I do look Mexican. The part of the law that was upheld was the part that continues to allow law enforcement officers to stop and question the status of people. How do I feel about that? Well, NOT in AZ, but in Texas, and crossing the Mexican border back into the US, I have had my status–quite rudely–questioned. I’ve even been questioned as to being th emother of my two youngest children because they are very light skin colored (took afte their Dad). Yes, I was upset by that, tremendously because I didn’t have any proof and they wanted to take my kids away. On another occasion, whle in Texas, I presented an active duty military ID card and the jerk wouldn’t believe me, so he made me exit my vehicle. I offered him my commanding officers name and number. STILL he didn’t believe me. So then I told him to take me in and he could explain himself to my commander as to why I would not be in formation the next morning….it was only then that I was released.
So again, which side of the line do I fall upon with this issue???
Surprisingly, I agree with the law!! I am an American! I have proudly served my country in the military. I love this country and although I do not agree with everything that our lawmakers put out, I maintain my patriotism.
There are so many hispanics upset over getting their status questioned. But I say, it’s there for our own protection! Prove your legality and move on!! To me this is no different than being requested to show our military ID every single time we enter any military base…it is there for our protection!! And of course, so many of middle eastern terrorist also resemble hispanics and just maybe through any of these random checks, American law enforcement may thwart an attempt on our country!
Additionally, I disagree with the part of the law that says it is NOT a criminal offense to work in this country if you are caught doing so being illegally in the USA. On the other hand, if an employer is caught, they face bigger consequences than the illegal person. While I do agree with punishing the employer, how is it that the actual illegal alien is punished less. Have they learned their lesson? NO, they will simply move on to another job. Is anyone else having a problem with this??
Well I do…They should both be fined and the illegal held until payment is made than transported back to his/her own country. Yes, I am aware that they will probably just return but at least 1–we are fining them too and 2–making it difficult because with repeat offenders, the fines would be larger. I know, I know…the longer we hold them, it could get expensive to feed them, house them, etc. I say…in Arizona (or anywhere else for that matter), put them in tent city!!!
I know my ideas aren’t perfect but then again, the fact that congress decided NOT to punish illegals working in this country is definitely not close enough to being perfect, right or anything in its vicinity. Our military, who put their lives on the line to defend this country live in worse conditions than do our prisoners and illegals in this country. I do have a major problem with that!!
The one clear flaw here is that in Arizona, being a border state with Mexico, it is hispanics that are being targeted. However, all over the country, there are illegals from Europe who will never get their status questioned because at first sight, they have fair skin, light hair, etc. That is not right at all either.
An illegal in this country is an illegal, regardless of where they are from!!!! And while my kiddos were out looking for jobs in this recession, illegals continue to cross our borders every day and obtain jobs without ever paying income taxes.
So, I think my rant is over…..ILLEGAL aliens are, well….just that–ILLEGAL!!! Why is that concept so difficult for congress to understand? Whether they are brown or white, condoning illegals to remain in this country and obtain work and other benefits is taking away from those that have worked hard or just naturally been born in this country….
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