So the federal government has plunged head first into the Arizona immigration debate. It’s about time. As opposed to focusing on civil rights, its case is based on the constitutional standard that the federal government has “pre-eminent” authority to set immigration policy. In other words, what part of “the supreme law of the land” don’t …
Tag Archive: Arizona immigration law
Jun 07
Arizona immigration law is deja vu all over again
One of the few rewarding results of the Arizona immigration law has been the opportunity to learn a little bit more about where this kind of action fits into our nation’s history. As it turns out, it fits quite comfortably, disturbingly so. Demonizing particular immigrants — illegal or otherwise — has been something of a …
Jun 02
Discouraging poll on Arizona immigration law has a silver lining
You’ve probably heard about some of the recent polls showing substantial support for Arizona’s immigration law, the one I wrote about here and subsequently got hammered on by several readers. The latest, a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday, found that surveyed voters favored the idea of enacting similar legislation in their own states by a …
May 13
9 more chances for you to become an enlightened member of a caring society
Let us continue with Part III in my attempt to instill even a few shreds of humanity in what is becoming an increasingly inhumane debate over Arizona’s immigration law. Here are some responses to recent comments: 1. You are not less American because you have a different opinion from mine. You are less American because …
May 10
Why I am more American than you
I have found it disappointing indeed to review the reaction to last week’s column on Arizona’s immigration law and our Republican Assembly candidates’ support for its enforcement. I received several e-mails and comments on my opinion, with the majority taking me to task for essentially holding the belief that we should treat people with certain …
May 06
Shame on Republican candidates for backing Arizona immigration law
It has been discouraging to see our local Republican Assembly candidates stumbling over each other to show their support for Arizona’s stupid immigration law, the one that gives law enforcement the discretion to detain, interrogate or generally harass anyone who may give them the slightest impression of possibly being in the country illegally. That would …
