I have to weigh in on this. This new Arizona law requiring police to check papers of “anyone who looks like an illegal immigrant” is plain wrong. I don’t know which side of the issue anyone stands on in regards to immigration reform, but the fact that anyone can be stopped if they look suspicious looks to me like racial profiling.
I hate to sound melodramatic, but because of this law, Arizona’s going to be labeled a racist police state. It’s a sad state of affairs when the U.S. goes to a point where they can stop any American citizen and demand to see the birth certificate to prove they’re a citizen. It’s wrong. There is no real other side to this issue. Whatever your opinions on illegal immigrants, being required by law to stop anyone who looks like they might be illegal is not a way to solve this issue. I don’t know why anyone who believes in any type of freedom or equality would allow this bill to become law.
I’m glad I’ve been there, the Grand Canyon was beautiful. As were the deserts, the Indian Reservations, the Craters, and other wonders of nature. But I’m not going back. I’m a white male, so I’m in no danger of this new law, but I refuse to participate in this blatant disregard for equality. Just because someone looks Latino does not give anyone the right to demand papers. If you have reasonable evidence that someone might be illegal, then, and only then, should you be allowed to check. Saying that someone looks Latino does not give anyone the right to accuse them of not being American.
The people of Arizona need to figure out where they stand. This new law is despicable.
More info on this ongoing issue:
NY Times
Man Racially Targeted
Breathing While Undocumented
And last but not least:
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