Today US Federal Judge Susan Bolton blocked part of the Arizona Bill targeting illegal immigration. Of course Arizona Gov Jan Brewer(R) said Judge Bolton's ruling would be appealed and Republican leaders of the state also said if this goes to the US Supreme court then they will rule on the Bill's behalf probably by a 5-4 standing.
The absolute point of this Bill is legalized racial discrimination designed and written to target the Hispanic community. As I have said numerous times, I do understand that there is an issue with Illegal Immigration, however, I also understand that racist prone people are looking for an excuse to target others they feel superior to. Yes, the issue needs to be addressed, Mexico needs to be held accountable, our borders need to be more secure, and we need to understand why there is a demand for these workers.
The greater question at this point in time is why does Arizona feel such a desire to finally do something about Illegal Immigration? It's not like this is a new issue, there have been Mexicans who have crossed the border without papers for as long as I can remember, and matter of fact is, they've worked. Yes, in our factories, in our restaurants, doing our yards, taking care of our children, and also matter of fact doing jobs which are the lowest paying and also in fact doing the jobs most of us Americans don't want to do.
This law has discrimination written all over it no matter what words the Republican's are using to justify it. If this Bill is allowed to go forward then the door is open for all types of repercussions and will only further fuel the seeds of hatred.
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