What is your overall reaction to SB1070 after reading it? What justifications do the Arizona lawmakers present for passing such a controversial bill? What do you think the purpose of the law is? (And I don't mean the legalization of racial profiling . . . go deeper). And, of course, make sure you respond to two posts
After reading SB1070 I was filled with disappointment and anger. It seems that the state of Arizona has effectively legalized racial profiling. Granting law enforcement the right to detain persons on suspicion of immigration status is ridiculous. Our country is one made up of immigrants, but because people naturally tend to be biased it is those who appear to be Latino or Black that will be most effected by this. Arizona law maker defend this law as the last resort solution to a problem that the federal government has ignored. One that will protect the safety and economic future of its residents. I believe that purpose of this law is to stop immigration on both sides: the illegal immigrants themselves and those who hire them. However I saw very little in the original bill that mentioned the punishment for those who hire illegal immigrants. I believe it's a two sided problem. Often times, companies get a mere slap on the wrist for employing illegal immigrants while the immigrants whole life is destroyed. We cannot expect people to keep coming over here when we have job opportunities for them. Legislation must go further to punish those who hire and often times exploit these immigrants.
These illegal people just want to have a better life or else they wouldn't have come here in the first place...
ReplyDeleteThis law is just wrong, keeping people away to achieve a better life!