Mexican President Rebukes U.S. Law at White House: Arizona Immigration Law ‘Is Forcing Our People to Face Discrimination’

“such laws as the Arizona law that is forcing our people to face discrimination. If we are divided, we cannot overcome these problems”
Well those people could always leave. That would solve your issue and ours!

One more thing, can our press please do a better job of highlighting Mexico’s immigration policy when we hear stuff like this for their president:
“a safer border needs to be created but one that unites, instead of divides.”
Can someone from ABC attempt to ask him to explain how the AZ law differs from the Mexican ones pertaining to illegal immigration? One answer we surely wouldn’t get is that the Mexican laws are harsher. Its a felony to be an illegal immigrant there.

I think we need to control our illegal immigration problem for a number of reasons. Coming from a liberal, that might sound strange to most on both sides of the political aisle. (But why I feel that way requires more explanation than there is room for here.)
The real problem with the Arizona law is it opens the door to discriminating against legal migrant workers and U.S. citizens who look Mexican or South American. This could be eliminated by changing the law to read that everyone who is stopped for any legal reason has to prove their citizenship. I’m all for a national identity card but in the meantime a driver’s license that is actually checked to be legitimate would work. For those who don’t drive, the DMV in my state and perhaps others, provides photo i.d. cards with proof of citizenship.
It is already in the law that those temporary guest workers have to keep their papers with them at all times.
And honestly, I don’t know anyone who leaves the house without i.d., even to go running, as it would be needed if there was an emergency room visit. (Everyone should have i.d. on them as it can save your life if your health records can be retrieved from computers quickly.And I know it sounds cruel, but you receive better care in some hospitals if you have proof of health insurance, too. If you need further convincing, notifying your family quickly if you are unconscious is another important reason to carry i.d. as well as contact info.)
So let’s all do the patriotic thing, not make a fuss about carrying i.d., so we can make strides on one aspect of the illegal immigration problem, by giving our police the tools and rules to identify without discriminating, those who don’t belong here.

I encourage everyone to go to You*Tube and watch Ray Stevens’ song, regarding illegal immigration.
It is called “Come to the USA.”

Felipe Calderon, what a tool!
Listen up dude, take care of your own country and leave American laws to the Americans. I have an idea for you. Why don’t you start instilling the same capitalism that made America great in Mexico? Felipe, isn’t it odd that your country, which is only about 25 years younger than the USA, is about 75 years behind? I wonder why that is?
Isn’t the solution making Mexico as great a country as the USA?
Get to work buddy, and stop looking at how green the grass is over the fence.

Lizzie, I like some aspects of your idea to give 30 days to leave the country for any illegal. It works for libraries with those with long overdue library books, if there are no penalties or fines.
The time frame needs to be longer, as some have property to sell, and local economies could adjust better if it was gradual, but I think a 6 month period of free transportation home might get quite a few illegals to go, especially if they face fines, if they are still here after the 6 months are up. (jail time, even for repeat offenders, is questionable as each prisoner costs tax payers $30,000 to $40,000 a year)
Honestly though, if the jobs dried up, most would go voluntarily. That’s where we really need the huge fines, for employers who hire illegals. Also, giving employers huge amounts of community service hours would discourage repeat offenders. Something like 200 hours a year, years tacked on for each employee hired. The punishment has to be harsh enough to make these greedy, unpatriotic people not want to take the risk.

“I would love for anyone to QUOTE the apologizing.” – jhw539
Apologizing! Did someone mention apologizing?
Maybe I missed it.
Hey jhw539, did President NoBo apologize to Arizona and it’s citizens yet?
I hear he’s good at it.
What’s the hold up?

“This could be eliminated by changing the law to read that everyone who is stopped for any legal reason has to prove their citizenship”
It’s not like the law states only those of hispanic decent will be asked for their immigration status or verfication of such. In fact the law stipulates against such actions. I think you may be reading coverage of the law spun by those who are against it.

President Calderon – plesae look in the mirror at your own immigration policy for your neighbors to the south. It’s not too nice, is it? You treat undocumented immigrants as felons and they are repeatedly abused by Mexican law enforcement. Your government is corrupt. But please, continue to blame Arizona’s immigration policy for your troubles.

Lydia, 30 days is more then ample, I moved across the ocean with 3 kids in 3 days when my job required it, plus we already have laws that say employers will be fined if they hire illegals. But noone enforces that law, democrats always tell us its the republicans when in reality its the democrats that count on the illegals for their support.

I would like to remind ABC and all other MSM’s that this debate is about ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. Arizona does not have an immigration law. Only the US government can have an immigration law. Arizona’s law simply gives local law enforcement to the ability to enforce the ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION laws that the US government already has on the books. This isn’t an immigration debate. It’s an ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION debate.

awww, if he feels his poor illegals are being discriminated against..he is more than free to take them back home with him…

Mr. Calderon, maybe you should do a better job of policing your border with the US to make sure and keep your own citizens from illegally entering other countries. Better yet why don’t you focus on trying to make Mexico a place people don’t risk life and limb to leave but can grow and prosper and not be subject to corrupt governments at the mercy of drug cartels.

Obama and Calderon are perfect for each other: both endorse illegal immigration,are running their countries into the ground, and are overwhelminging unpopular with their citizens.
There is a border for a reason. Respect it idiot.

Just what we really need, an immigration lecture from Calderon. This whole thing gets more ridiculous and embarrassing every day. Hey Federal Government – do your job and secure the borders, and do it NOW!

Mr. Calderon’s remarks do NOTHING but infuriate American citzens even more about our failed illegal immigration policy. Remind our president and Calderon that over 60% of Americans support Arizona’s law. What’s it going to take, Washington? Huge marches for border control and immigration enforcement by American citziens?

I hope Obama asked Calderone about the 3 headless bodies in Juarez that were found this past weekend. Look at Mexico’s immigration policy. Illegals sneaking over Mexico’s southern border have been killed, especially if they look or dress like they’re from El Salvador.

Calderon sounds like a racist to me, and to give him the opportunity to voice his racism from the White House speaks volumes about the racism expressed by this administration.

Mexican President Rebukes U.S. Law at White House: Arizona Immigration Law ‘Is Forcing Our People to Face Discrimination’”
Deport him! Mind your own business, and go home and take care of your own issues.

These rediculous feel good boycotts are bad enough, now we have some president of a country in a low level civil war scold us in our own country.
Boycott Mexico…American tourism is very profitable. Maybe they will get the hint that it is in their interest to secure the border from their side.

arizona is going to cut pwer to la…good for arizona nad the rest of the u.s….california is bankrupt due to illegal immigrants and socialism.what i would give to be able to sell my business and get out of this disaster in california.boycott l.a. and san francisco as i do.

Shut up, Calderon! Fix your own corrupt, impoverished, crime-ridden land before you start lecturing us from our own soil. Then your people won’t have to come here just to survive. Your biggest interest as head of state is to export your poor to the US, where they can actually find jobs—and then send BILLIONS of dollars each year back home to Mexico to keep your crooked nation afloat financially!
Like China and Iran, Calderon knows weakness when he sees it. That’s why he knows he can get away with criticizing American law while on the White House lawn. Obama probably applauded while Felipe spouted off.
How about correcting your own brutal treatment of immigrants who come across Mexico’s southern border before insulting us?!?!

Here’s the thing…Either you enforce the law for ALL or you disband all law enforcement period…If your stopped for a traffic violation, you must present your ID/DL and proof of insurance, if you do not have proper ID/Insurance you should not be driving putting everyone at risk on our roadways because of your irresponsibility…Now if you are discovered to be in the country illegally, by the officer, the Federal Government is now required to step in and the local law enforcement is now under the microscope of the Feds. This law does not override Federal Law but requires Federal Law to be enforced by presenting the infraction to our Federal Authority which now puts our Federal Government in accountability (that is why DC is not liking this new Arizona law, they can no longer ignore our immigration problem, not helpful come election time when the Latino vote is needed) ..I am hoping beyond hope that this DOES go all the way to the Supreme Court and puts this debate at an end…Bring it on. This law will be found to be Constitutional..

When Gore lost in 2000, the Dems cried for use of the popular vote. When healthcare didn’t look like it was going to pass with 2/3 majority, Dems cried for an up-down majority vote. Yet when 60% of the country likes something, like this law, they want to fight it. Give me a break.
We have too many poor already in this country. We should enforce our immigration laws and only let in people that will help our society. The Dems wants all the poor so they can give ‘em entitlements and increase their voter base. They’ve exploited the poor and minorities for years under the guise of helping them.

I think some need to rethink the election in PA…a democrat might have held the seat, but he promised to vote against the Obama agenda and all that entails…so this was no win for the Dems, not by a long shot

common sense – a welfare nation cannot have open borders…

Hey Felipe! How about taking care of your own hell whole of a country your country men are fleeing for their lives from!

@ Lilly: “I am mother, wife and daughter of American citizens”
Why yours father & husband do not apply for your permanent resident status? Do you want American taxpayers to cover your Immigration procedure cost?
- I see A Big problem with this post… much too many people think US Government should provide them everything since they are “long enough” in US after sneaking here illegally.

Who the Hell does Caladeron think he is. This is THE USA, NOT MEXICO. He has NO VOICE on US Law, especially immigration. This is outrageous that Barry is trying to pacify a corrupt government like Mexico whose Immigrations are a lot more strict than ours. I am beyond FUMING about this topic. Enjoy your 1 and only term in office Barry because you will follow Spector right out the door.

How about supporting your OWN citizens Calderon instead of pushing them out of your country so they can earn a living. You have some nerve Calderon and we can boycott Mexico quite easily.

Mr. Calderon. When will your government ever stop the complaining and start honoring the responsibility you owe to other nations? When you demonstrate a commitment to ending the illegal invasion of our nation, when your nation begins to respect the laws and borders of others instead of encouraging more crime, more human trafficking, maybe then there will be some merit in your meddlesome opinions.
When people ask permission first, then follow the legal process for entry, there is NO PROBLEM.

“”such laws as the Arizona law that is forcing our people to face discrimination. If we are divided, we cannot overcome these problems.””
Liar. The Arizona law is forcing illegal aliens from Mexico to face the punishment for being in our country illegally. What he should do, is stop government funding that assists Mexicans to live in our country illegally. Why hasn’t MSM brought that up?
““Mexican-American families have been here for centuries,” President Obama said” No they haven’t. This man is so ignorant he’s dangerous. He really needs to learn his history.
“The Mexican President said a safer border needs to be created but one that unites, instead of divides.” We, the citizens of the United State of America unite with Mexico when Mexico asks us to take over and not before. And you bet a safer border needs to be created. I would like to see one that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico; a double fence laced with land mines in the middle.

Calderon? What is that. Something you boil water in. If corrupt Mexico had freedom like the USA then Calderon’s people would not be doing everything they could to leave. Obama’s background in the picture is telling. Obama hates America about as much as Calderon. And he’s as much a citizen as Calderon.

Usually I agree with Pres. Obama but NOT THIS TIME. This is an absolute disgrace!!! HOW is this racial profiling? We have too many ILLEGALS in this country and it’s about time we did something about it. If you are here legally, you will have no problem. What is wrong with asking for ID? And they are not stopping people off the streets. If someone is driving too fast, etc. when they are pulled over they will be asked for ID. If they are acting suspicious, the same thing. I’m tired of protecting criminals…what about US?

Is this article a joke?
What a bunch of morons we have in charge of this country.

If you’re not a part of the solution you’re part of the problem.
When Calderon and Mexico pick up the tab for Arizona’s increased taxes and border security and pays restitution to innocent Americans victimized by illegals’ crimes he can comment. Until then, he needs to make room so that Obama and his idiot cabinet can go live in Mexico and redistribute their drug cartel wealth.
It’s not about discrimination. It’s about Mexico’s goverment and the U.S. government enforcing legal immigration procedures and to stop giving free passes to illegal drug smuggling, alcohol swilling, felony committing, non-tax paying free loaders regardless of their race, sex, color, national origin, etc.

Here are the facts…there is already a law on the books saying exactly what the Arizona governor expressed and there is no need for another law. Why doesn’t she encorce the current law instead of grandstanding. Obama said we need a comprehensive law for immigration, he said the Mexicans need to go to the rear to get jobs and they need to be fines, pay taxes and LEARN ENGLISH. He also said he need help to pass this law so republicans here is your opportunity to step up and work with this administration for once. Perhaps if you had not held up 50 of Obamas nominees for 20 months,for no reason other than you could, we could get something done. Working together creates success…saying no and blocking everything creates hostility and is non productive. It is your choice if you want to do really do something positive about immigration. Your president Bush tried and even though I did not like “amnesty for all” it was his own party who defeated it so this time,…let’s get it right. Stop blaming everyone else.

Mr. Calderon, why is it that your people seem to want to flee your country? Perhaps you should tell your people to get in line and enter the U.S. legally!

We should give Mexico the same response that Arizona just gave L.A.!

Will our president defend Arizona – right or wrong – against the extra-national criticism from Calderon, or will he side with Mexico against a state of our union?
Imagine a parent taking sides with the neighbor kid’s parents against his own son after a kiddie-fight.
This is acquiring the distinct odor of treason.

Calderon is a supremely hypocritical jackass, who never should have been ALLOWED into the USA.
His OWN country’s immigration laws are far more strict than ours, and he better just SHUT UP.
Americans are ENRAGED by this man, as well as Obama’s typical kiss-ass diplomacy. Did he BOW to Calderon ?

NOTE TO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT GET IT
The Arizona law requires brown-skinned naturalized American citizens to carry papers with them AT ALL TIMES.
I GUARANTEE that no white-skinned Americans will EVER be asked to prove their citizenship under ‘reasonable suspicion’.
But what is worse, cops cannot tell the difference between brown-skinned naturalized Americans and brown-skinned U.S. born citizens.
Brown-skinned U.S. born citizens ==> SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS.
White-skinned U.S. born citizens ==> NO PROBLEM.
That is why this law is fundamentally un-American.

Not sure who is more insulting to the legal immigrants / residents of the United States, Obama or Calderon.
It’s simple; if you entered illegally, you don’t belong here and should have absolutely no rights afforded to legal immigrants.
While Obama touts the proud tradition as a nation of immigrants, he should be stressing the ‘legal immigrants’.
Stupid is as stupid does…

Calderon knows that if the U.S actually starts protecting it’s border and enforcing existing immigration laws, as is it’s right, and the flow of illegal immigrants slows, he and his wealthy oligarchy will actually have to reform Mexico and actually support the people he fobs off on the U.S or face insurrection. Illegal immigration keeps all of Latin America’s ruling classes wealthy and powerful by exporting those who would demand a change to the system if they had to stay. Calderon is asking Obama to support crony elitism for Latin America’s wealthy.

Gee, why aren’t David Axelrod’s paid OFA internet community organizers on this site defending this outrage??

Judging from the comments posted, Mr. Calderon is right on the mark. Also many of the posts reflect a total ignorance of the dysfunctional immigration system in this nation which the Republican party for decades have blocked revision to. Of course illegal immigration is wrong, but don’t wrap yourselves in the American flag as you castigate Hispanics – my best friend’s family was slaughered by the CIA supported dictatorship in Guatemala and planted under trees in the “reforestation” program. He fled through Mexico and crossed illegally into California – after 10 years of literally hiding and being abused, threatened, economically destitute and emotionally drained he turned to some of us who aren’t ashamed to admit that this is a great country – as long as we keep the mirror in focus. Fellow Americans, things need fixing, but a lot of you need to clean up your own acts and words.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon knows that Mexico’s own immigration laws are vastly more draconian that the US’s. Further, he knows that everyday Mexico intercepts vast numbers of illegal aliens crossing its own southern border, and Mexico deals extremely harshly with them. For Calderon to make any negative comments about Arizona’s law, which merely gives local police the power to enforce existing Federal Law, it the height of hypocrisy.

Mr Calderone, Please take your residents living ILLEGALLY IN MY COUNTRY HOME WITH YOU. ILLEGAL MEANS ILLEGAL, no matter where you are from. I would like to hear FROM YOU, how you would treat someone entering MEXICO ILLEGALLY. If you sincerely wish to be a GOOD NEIGHBOR, TREAT AMERICA WITH RESPECT, not CONTEMPT!!!

why can’t mexico have welfare, etc. like we do!! it’s either u rich or poor down there! 1000′s of mex. try in flee mexico every month! common calderon, knowledge that ur guys have a problem, take care of ur people n stop being hypocrites!

There is so many things wrong with this. “forcing OUR PEOPLE” if they’re his people why are they in this country? LEGAL immigrants come into this country because they want to become Americans-OUR people. Why doesn’t Calderon open his borders to central and south americans then, they feel discriminated against too. Calderon is a low life and nobody cares what he thinks. Obama as usual is a tool when it comes to this topic. The only people who are getting no respect are the American people. Tax free illegals are good for business owners, politicians and for the illegals themselves. Bad for taxpayers and communities. Why should they get stuck paying for this slave labor force?

Kathy: What is wrong with that…Rand Paul threw a bash for his win last night. This is protocall and every president does it. He is a guest. What you really need to focus on is what President Obama said:we must get a comprehensive plan, the illegals must become citizens, pay a fine and pay taxes, they must go to the back of the line for jobs, and they must learn to SPEAK ENGLISH. I think he stood up to Calderone. Of course, there are politics for both countries and for certains things the economy of Arizona and other states are interchanged with Mexico. I think this president has the right approach. He did not bash the Americans. He did say that he will need the support of the republicans to get this plan done. Let’s see how cooperative they will be. Just like the banks, clean air, sanctions on oil drilling, etc. they are still the party of no. Maybe they should approve some of the 50 names of nominees Obama has recommended. they are just holding them us because they can. How productive is that. Let us look at the true picture…the republicans will not work with the democrats and that is sad. They would rather waste 4 yeas than to get somethings done. what does that say about their so called Americanism and working for the people?

Chap – you and your ilk are constantly talking about American ‘greed’ but are perfectly content to let the vast, abusive wealth chasm of Latin American oligarchies go unchecked on the backs of hard working Americans.

Tattoo an American Flag on Calderon’s forehead and send this dirt bag back across the border

Yet Eric Holder and Janet napolitano said THEY HAVEN’T EVEN READ IT YET!!!! —- What does that tell you when they admit they havent read a 17 page bill??? — It means its a POLITICAL PLOY!!!! —– The bill does not profile… it even says in the bill that officers CANNOT profile!!!!

“I GUARANTEE that no white-skinned Americans will EVER be asked to prove their citizenship under ‘reasonable suspicion’.”
Posted by: John Miller | May 19, 2010 1:57:09 PM
Give it a rest. Of course they will. Law enforcement can use this as another tool to crack down on the Russian mafia problem in major U.S. cities. Think before you start typing.

If Obama had any regard or respect for this nation or its lawful citizens and legal immigrants he would not allow Calderon to bash, impune, or criticize this nation, its people, or its laws. For Calderon to say that ‘this law will lead to discrimination’ is to call Americans racist who willfully discriminate against people for no reason. Illegal aliens are felons. Federal law specifies that becoming an illegal alien is a felony. Aiding and abetting an illegal alien is a felony. Concealing or transporting an illegal alien is a felony. Hiring or otherwise employing an illegal alien is a felony. Why is our president choosing to support criminals who are multiple felons over the well being of the lawful citizens and legal immigrants of this nation?

> 90 security check.
90 DAY security check.

You guys don’t get it. Obama and Calderon were simply rehearsing the SNL skit for this Saturday night. I know last week was supposed to be the final show for the season, but there’s one more…I guarantee it.
What else could it be? Surely President Calderon isn’t trying to actually lecture the US on immigration when his government throws people in jail for immigration violations for up to two years…or until they can come up with the cash to buy their way out.
I’m sticking with the SNL theory…it’s the only one that makes sense.

Calderon is the pot calling the kettle, black. Kathy, you have a lot more than acts and words to clean up. Why don’t you go and clean up Mexico so we can more effectively deal with all of these ILLEGAL immigrants. And quit blaming it on a party. Blame it on the government. Arizona is just doing what it has the right to do.

My son-in-law is a Phoenix police officer and believe me they do not discriminate! In fact his wife is a Mexican American born and raised in Arizona! Since you haven’t had to deal with the crimes committed by illegals I suggest you go over to Juarez Mexico and see what it’s all about! Do a search on one of our local TV stations such as KTSM, KVIA. See what it’s really like in Mexico! Live in Las Cruces, New Mexico and observe the illegal crime rate.

I can not believe any of this! Calling an illegal “undocumented” as Obama says, is like calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist! When you are pulled over you are asked for idenification in every state in the USA! How does that change! I am on the verge of losing my house because of what is going on in this economy, I am a middle-class American who has worked my a** off for the last 30 years and I have always paid taxes and SS, if you live here you need to pay your way and not sit on your a** waiting for someone else to pay your way. We are talking of giving amnesty, social security benefits, give me a break! I will stand by my country until the end but I will not ever stand by Obama!

If it hurts you so bad, Calderon, keep your people in your country. By the way — how do YOU treat illegal aliens in Mexico? We both know its far worse than we do.
Deport them. Deport them all now. Send Calderon packing on the same bus so he can see his country’s murders, thieves, and drug runners that move up here.

American people are being Discriminated
Against, by our own government – who refuses to enforce existing immigration laws or secure the border.
Our government, run by Democrats –is failing to protect Americans–because they’re afraid they’ll lose hispanic votes!
Democrats are choosing to protect illegal immigrants instead of protecting Americans who are victims of
crimes by illegal immigrants.

I guess your definition of illegal is different than ours.
And who are you to come to this country telling us???
If you would clean up your own mess, they wouldn’t come here.

Obama should be ashamed of himself for siding with a foreign govt.concerning a domestic security issue let Mexico clean up their on immigration issues first
He should of been impeached a long time ago

I fully support Arizona and the law. President Calderon can go to hell. He needs to control his country first before telling us what to do with ours. Let begin by what the law means. It means that anyone who is illegally in the USA is usually up to no good. In arizona, they have brought crime with them. Arizona has the highest rate of kidnappings in the US. Over 50% of the crime is committed be illegal immigrants. Its a suprise that Arizona took this long to implament such a law.

Our people? Well, whose people are they? If they’re Mexico’s people, then take them back and help your own people. If they’re our people you have no right to say anything Mr. Calderon.

“It’s o.k. for my people come come here uninvited, but don’t try it in my country.”

Seriously? What does the Mexican Laws look like? Can I go walk around in Mexico without proper immigration papers (such as a passport) if I want to? Did Calderon even read the bill?

The more people bring attention to this the more it will ignite a powder keg waiting to blow across the country. We will protect AMERICA from this invasion! Congress and Bush and now Obama didn’t listen.
Arizona has the right! Both of my grandfathers and my wife immigrated LEGALLY to the U.S. If a person breaks the law, send them back! Let the border war begin, I’m loading magazines!

Hey Mexico first, Calderon can open his borders and allows illegals to flow freely into his country.

Better keep you mouth shut Mr. Calderon, You may need the American Citizen to bail your butt when the drug lords take over Mexheco.

The drug cartels are putting the people of AZ at risk. US Immigration isn’t enforcing it’s current laws and therefore, the states have no choice.
To be honest, if a person is in the US legally, they have nothing to fear. Don’t most of us carry our driver’s license or other picture ID?
At some point, US citizens need to be protected, too!

ivan | May 19, 2010 2:25:59 PM: Funny how illegal immigration seems to just have started under Obama… I seem to remember the GOP being in power for 20 of the last 29 years. How well did THEY DO? Reagan passed an AMNESTY BILL IN 1986, but the GOP would have HIM enshrined as the best US President ever! Hmmm…

I just want to say that Mexicans have a right to be here in America just like everybody else. We don’t discriminate on Asians, Arabs, Jamaicans, Europeans, etc. and they’re not born here neither. They travel from other countries to get the same freedom we have. So who are you to say that Mexicans don’t have a right to become apart of America. The Indians didn’t want the whites here. But the whites came over anyway. So that’s means the whites are here illegally too. Before you speak think PEOPLE!!!

I side with Arizona. Calderon, keep “your people” in Mexico.

My friend had to come through Mexico when he moved here from Central America and the Mexican officals robbed him of all of his money. He said the Mexican’s hate Central American’s and mistreat and discriminate against them all the time. Many Central American’s are beaten and killed by Mexican citizens and police officals. Maybe, the Mexican pres. ought to look at his own laws first. Last time I checked, there are millions of mexican immigrants living in this country that are treated with respect even though they show no loyalty to this country. Truth hurts.

NAFTA.

Seriously, why are we doing this? WE, the US government invites them, to come into our country to work AND live by picking our fruits, veges and what ever other jobs we wouldn’t do. We even allow then to come over WITHOUT insurance and drive delivery trucks. WE started this, and now they are the bad guys? No no no! This will not end well, it needs to STOP now! If you want the bloody fence, FINISH it! I understand about not being able to handle all the come across the borders. Then more help at the border and the area we are “protecting”. This is just turning ugly against people who are just trying to have a better life! Are their bad people who take advantage of other people, YES! I’m not stupid, but we are punishing OUR OWN PEOPLE. This craziness needs to stop!

Let’s just do away with immegration law altogether…I mean what’s the point?

illegal is illegal…….had we dealt with this ealrier it would not be painful as it is……there is nothing discriminatory about following the laws of the nation……too bad Mexico, now you have to deal with your problem….if not, war is possible.

Hello Mr. C is there any law in Mexico?

Obama, send that bozo Calderon packing back to Mexico. Let him clean up his own country before he criticizes ours.

treblig56 said “What I read here is opinion of people who see complicated issues in black and white ”
What is so complicated? Are these people here legally or illegally? Did they comply with our immigration laws or didn’t they? It’s really pretty simple. Either they are criminals or they aren’t. If they are criminals, they need to be deported. If they followed our laws to come here, then “Welcome to the U.S.! We are happy you are here.”

The Arizona law can be handled indiscriminantly. Just do it like a DUI traffic stop. Stop ALL Drivers. No Driver’s License… Off to jail you go, then back to your place of origin.

I totally agree with Arizona on this issue. Plus..they have the guts to standby their decision and offer a counter offer to LA by threatening to cut off their power….now that’s what I call hard nose politics. I may move to AZ.
AZ ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you think that Obama set the Mexican president straight, telling him that since 2002, the official DOJ policy has been “state police officers have ‘inherent power’ to arrest undocumented immigrants for violating federal law.” Obama hasn’t commented on or overturned this official policy.

Adrian | May 19, 2010 2:32:43 PM: FYI, there are more immigrants in Canada, relative to population, than in the US. Central Canada has a large Ukrainian population, western Canada a huge Chinese population, and they vote according to their values as well… As far as the US in the 50′s or 60′s which seems to be what a lot of Tea Party supporters seem to be nostalgic about, ask a few african-americans and women how they enjoyed those decades! The world has changed drastically since, and no party or politician is going to bring the 50′s back. That’s a simplistic view, which, as most GOP / Tea Party talking points, is unapplicable in REAL LIFE… As long as you hold on to these “pipe dreams” you avoid facing the fact that the US is rapidly losing influence in the world, and GWB did a lot to accelerate that trend. The US, while being still the most powerful military nation, will become the third or 4th economic power within the next 25 years, like it or not. Time to think about bringing the 21st Century home to millions who live in 3rd world conditions in Appalachia and rural Southern states, put emphasis on education as the US is now behind most G-20 countries in that respect, and stop thinking you can go “back to the future”… THAT was a MOVIE!!!

Maybe if Mexico cleaned up their country of rampant crime, their citizens wouldn’t have to flle their country and ILLEGALLY come into ours. ILLEGALLY. Did you catch that Senor Presidente!

I personally feel there are a lot of people posting who are not from Arizona making comments on an issue they haven’t seen with their own two eyes. Trust me Arizona has a major problem with illegals MAJOR, and this is a necessary evil! Although most are hard working and kind people facts are facts they are dragging our economy and country down by not paying taxes. Trust me there are some natural born Americans I wish I could send over the border with the illegals.

Obama’s message to police officers…. “I don’t trust you to do your job competently!” ——- Just like that police officer in MA that “acted stupidly” (when he was just doing his job)!!

can I live illegally in Mexico? is it ok?
Just curious.

It’s all for show. If president Calderon was really concerned with the plight of illegal immigrants, the Mexican government would stop handing out “how to cross the border safely” booklets in Mexican border towns. These booklets offer great insight as to how to avoid border patrol (cross at night and try to blend in with the scenery, dress in desert-hued clothing, etc.).
Maybe if the Mexican government stopped cooperating with the drug cartels, people would stop fleeing from their country.

The whole issue is not about immigration people. There is no law being passed to stop anyone from becoming a US citizen. This is about people coming in ILLEGALLY. These are the people who abuse opur welfare and healthcare systems. Many will work in the US and send all their money back south to get food and clothing, thus raping our economic system as well. ANd then the stand there and call us foul names and atack us. I know there are many thaqt are good people, but inthe process you get all the crimanls that out way the good, just look up MS13 for starts and the the LA gangs and prison system.
And, for those thinking it, NO, my name has nothing to do with McCain, not a fan of his or Palin.

This country was built on immigration. The difference is between now and then, the immagrants of today don’t care about the advancement of America just their own wallets and personal situations. This is apparent by their lack of desire to be plugged into the American system and the American way. I welcome immigration and embrace it its a beautiful thing, but when one comes over simply to exploit our resources for no cost to them….well thats a slap in my face, sorry

Calderon is right, this law is just briniging back racism. How is it posble that someone born in the U.S. could be stopped just for not being white, it’s insane. There are over 5 million white Americans living in Mexico without any discrimnation, they usually work at schools as English teachers many are student in Universities in Mexico, whites are treated way better than how we treat Hispanics here. Calderon is a great president, Obama is a great president and together they will make North America a better place. This law just makes Hispanics hate Whites and Whites hate Hispanics.

Mexico is the 6th largest oil exporting country in the world – and the entire oil industry was nationalized in the 1930′s – for the benefit of the people.
This meeting would have been an excellent time for Obama to make it clear that Mexico needs to spend that money on making thier country a place where thier citizens can live. When we support wholesale immigration of Mexico’s poor, we support corrupt politicians who put that money in thier pockets.
Mexico needs to clean up Mexico, and they have no incentive to do it when anyone who doesn’t like the way things are is encouraged to leave for the US.

rgcook2003 said “Arizona’s laws should be federal laws ”
Most of Arizona’s law IS federal law – it just isn’t enforced. That is why Arizona passed the law.

BonitaMaryJane , these laws apply to everyone, it i sjust that with Mexico be in such close proximity, the higher ration is of Mexican descent. And, by the way, if look into the history, the “Mexican” people are actually part European anyway. The current Mexican population is actually Spanish Indian, not fully native.

Come to thnk of it, add loss of income to Arizona’s suit of the DOJ. With all the boycotts, the U.S. has unfairly cheated Arizona out of rightful income by failing to perform thier duties.

Mexican immigration laws are much more restrictive than US laws, and enforced more rigidly than the Arizona law requires.
Their laws are also racist since they forbid ownership of any land within 30 miles of any coast by foreigners. In this case the foreigners they are talking about are the “gringos”.
No country on earth is more welcoming to immigrants than the USA, including Arizona. We just ask that the immigration occur in accordance with our laws.
Mr. Obama will never get immigration reform passed, with or without Republican support, until he first seals the borders. Every county has the right and the OBLIGATION to control its borders. It is what makes it country instead of region.

i like Obama , but he’s wrong on this one. There is some really scary stuff brewin & something needs to be done.

Two jerks standing side by side – Mexican President Felipe Calderon and United States President Obama. I suggest we adopt Mexico’s immigration laws verbatim and enforce them as Mexico does. Then we’ll see how many illegal’s are left in the U S of A……including their president!!

For Robert Jones, those people you are reffering to in Mexico are there LEGALLY!! You cannot live in ANY Latin American country illegally, NON! If your wife pops a kid in any of them you will NOT get a passport, only the boot out of their country. WAKE UP.. we have got to stop being a nation of suckers.

Folks, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again – Illegal aliens are here illegally. They are not “undocumented workers” because the never attempt to get the legal documentation. They could be compared to the shysters boosting fenced items on the street corners. They, too, are “undocumented”, but their activity is still illegal. In these cases, it’s even worse because they are stealing resources from law-abiding Americans by paying no taxes on cash-only payrolls, getting all kinds of benefits from Social Services, their kids are sucking up room in classes that cause us to build more and bigger schools, etc.
I really can’t believe that our President is taking sides with a foreign government against one of our States, whose laws, by extension, he has sworn to uphold!! Impeach Obama NOW!!!

Robert M. Smith, MD, PhD<——– You would think with someone with these "letters" behind his name would actually have something important to say. You paint a real grim picture my friend, thank god this law passed in Arizona is nothing like that.

OK you bunch of idiots. You’re walking down the street minding your own business and a police officer comes up to you and says,” You look like a bank robber. Give me your ID, your check book, your family members names and locations or I’m going to put you in prison, right now, today, with no trial. Would that be OK with you? It probably would be as long as it didn’t happen to anyone you know, but it is the same thing only framed without Hispanics in the senario.
Posted by: Robert M. Smith, MD, PhD |
Of course that would not be OK, but fortunately, that’s not what the Arizona law does.
The Arizona law first stipulates that the stop has to be a legal stop. If someone happens to fit the description of a bank robbery suspect, officers still have to follow the law. Between cameras on cop car dashboards and the ACLU breathing down their necks, most cops bend over backwards to avoid any sort of profiling.

The real problem is that a lot of people in Mexico and in the USA think the California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas actually belongs to Mexico and it was stolen from them. What they don’t realize, however, if they were still part of Mexico, Oregon, Colorado, Oklahoma and Arkansas would be faced with the same problem today of illegal immigration today!

Mr. President, here’s the correction to your statement “forcing illegals to stay home”. Doesn’t that make you feel better? Calderone, have you read the law?

Note to the President of Mexico. Keep your illegal entrants home. The corrupt government of Mexico does nothing to keep Mexicans on their side of the border. They do nothing to ease the strife of the poor in their own country. They do nothing to protect them from themselves when they assume the risk of crossing the desert just to be captured and returned to Mexico. It’s time we started rounding up and imprisoning people who are here illegally, breaking our laws, sucking up our resources and contributing nothing to this country. Go home. We won’t miss you.

Maybe he should explain how Mexico
treats illegal immigrants.

Please remind us, Felipe, what is the penalty for a foreigner entering your country and stepping on your soil illegally? Perhaps you haven’t read your immigration laws either. Mexico requires its “foreigners” to: have the “necessary funds for sustenance for themselves and their dependents. Foreigners may be barred if their presence upsets the equilibrium of the national demographics.” How about this one, Felipe? “Foreigners who enter without papers or under false pretenses may be fined or imprisoned.” And here’s something you might like to know: “Federal, local and municipal police must cooperate with federal immigration authorities upon request to assist in the arrests of illegal immigrants.” That’s just thumbnail sketch of what your country does in addressing the breach of your border by illegal immigrants. I invite my fellow Americans to add to the list. DO NOT come to this great country and insult Americans. It’s bad enough we have a “president” who berates and belittles his citizens on a daily basis. You and your host, along with members of his cabinet should sit yourselves down in a circle and read your own countries’ legislation regarding illegal immigrants. So go home and do your job so that we won’t be flooded with your citizens because you can’t offer them anything but the kindness and generosity of the American people. We as citizens still have the right to tell you what you can do with your disparaging statements about our country and Arizona in particular, and it involves someplace where the sol don’t shine. And enjoy that state dinner brought to you by the American people.

Just adopt the Mexican laws of anyone caught illegally is commiting a felony and shall be deported as soon as they serve their sentence (or pay off the federalle). Oh it will cause Mexico to give of the billions of US dollars repatriated to Mexico to prop up their government and poor population.

Did Calderon happen to mention what he and his rich friends are doing to make Mexico a place where Mexicans want to live?
Is there a chance in h*** that our president stopped apologizing long enough to remember which country he was supposed to represent in this issue?

I think it’s hilarious that a person who demonstrates NO understanding of this new law calls out the rest of us who HAVE read it (and even understand it) a “bunch of idiots”.

ellsbells930
I got nausia just reading your idealogical posting! The Mexican President should be cleaning up his own country first. They would not allow us to illegally enter by the 100′s of thousands, own property or take away Mexican jobs. He is using the USA’s lack of Federal enforcement for the benefit of Mexico’s problems. We need to wake up and un elect these idiots in Washington who don’t care to do the will of the poeple, then leave it to the states to enforce and then punish them for doing it!!!These people are ciminally breaking our laws and costing taxpayers Billions to support them and the offspring they try so desparately to have born here. Where is it said that a criminal can enjoy the fruits of our labor without fear of punishment. Discrimination? BS!

I’ll bet money that President Calderon has not even read the law. He’s got company. It appears that no one in President Obama’s administration has, either. I have. Police cannot pull someone over for looking Hispanic (or Swedish, for that matter.) It merely gives law enforcement the power to check a person’s identification if they are stopped for an infraction. This is the same power that federal law enforcement currently has. Stop the lies. Stop being hysterical. You should be more concerned that the Obama administration wants to be able to listen to any citizen’s cell phone calls, at any time, without a warrant.

Many of you are saying that Calderon should fix his own Countries problems. That has been what he has been doing since 2006 when he was elected President. Fox and Calderon have been the only Presidents to have an uncorrupt Government and trying to clean up their country. Calderon’s forces has destroyres 3 billion dollars worth of Cocaine, and Marijuana. They have captures 6 of the top 20 most looked for drug lords who are also considered America’s most wanted. They are currently in a sort of civil war most noticable in Cidad Juarez and El paso border, where the Mexican Army is fighting the Cartel and Barrio Azteca Gang Members. He is doing his job so don’t critize unless you know what is going on, Obama and Calderon are the type of leaders this world needs.

yESS..
nOVEMMMBERRRRRRRRrrr

The root of the matter stems from the fact that the majority of the immigrants coming out of Central America are part of the uneducated underclass, and as a result, they bring their cultural ignorance that conflict with Americans, such as loitering (hanging out on street corners), violence, gang banging, graffiti, crime, drugs and an incredibly arrogant disposition of not wanting to even learn the official language, occupy employment that can go to an American, and in the end, divert US dollars out of the country.
America is already dealing with these issues with Americans, why are they going to add to it by accepting these people to come and add to the problem.
But notice how the democrats and the “anti immigrant” groups stay very far away from addressing these issues.
These issues are legitimate concerns, and until these issues are dealt with, this focus on immigrants isn’t going away.

If Obama is so concerned with the Arizona law, he needs to understand it is modeled on US law, and in fact, is merely an enforcement mechanism for laws the US refuses to enforce. So, if he doesn’t like the Arizona law, change the US law.
But, our slimy little President does not want to be responsible for that. He just wants to talk about it.
The serial liar President strikes again.

Why do none of these “News” agencies ever mention that it’s a felony to illegally enter mexico and you face at least 2 years in jail before you are deported. They have no right to complain about our laws defending our border when theirs are much tougher.

send them all back!!!!!!!!!!! the illegal workers are under cutting the wages of all if ….the labor price is set by supply and demand ?????? If you can not find an American to do the job … RAISE YOUR WAGES because you would raise your price to what the market can bear ….

Gee what a great opportunity for Obama or Caldrone to show how much more liberal the immigration policies are in Mexico:
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Mexican immigration law holds it is a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico. In fact, Mexico annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does.
Mexico has a single, streamlined law that ensures that foreign visitors and immigrants are in the country legally; have the means to sustain themselves economically; are not destined to be burdens on society; of economic and social benefit to society; of good character, with no criminal record; and are contributors to the general well-being of the nation.
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Obama you are a coward for not pointing out the hypocrisy and not asking their President about their immigration policies.
Your are HOPE-less and discrimnatory against true Americans!! 1/20/2013

Note to Obama…you’re wrecking this country fast.

Geez…Nobody said they can’t come. What’s the big deal about forcing them to do it legally like everyone else. I work with tons of immigrants from other countries and they all did it legally. They work hard and they learn English and they apply for green cards and citizenship and study for tests. What makes Mexicans so special that they shouldn’t have to do these things? That they should come illegally and not conform to our countries ways?

“Forcing our people to face discrimination”??!! READ THE LAW
How about if he doesn’t like the new Arizona law, he recall ALL of His people back to Mexico!
Illegal is illegal–not a color of skin

When do we hear about all of the citizens and police who have been murdered by these Illegals. When do we hear about their families who are left alone now. They are Illegal and that means they broke the law and need to face the consequences of being caught. What a bunch of crap this is. This is our country NOT Mexicos.

puppyfeet217 | May 19, 2010 3:24:27 PM: What a law states as intention does not prevent from “unintended” consequences. Of course the law doesn’t “explicitly” require racial profiling, the “implicit” consequences are just that. Even some AZ sheriffs will and did say that this law would encourage, if not mandate police officers to act as INS agents and/or will require them to profile as a provision permits citizens to SUE police departments if they “feel” that police is not implementing it strongly enough…

The Arizona law is not creating discrimination, it is helping to protect the USA from drug lords and illegal aliens who have absolutely no interest in our country other than to come over here and get free medical care, welfare, take jobs away from legal citizens and send the money back to Mexico. Other countries are actively preventing illegal aliens from infiltrating their borders by the hundreds and thousands, so why shouldn’t the USA do the same thing? We don’t need the overcrowding, diseases and more crime. If illegal Mexicans can’t take the heat they should get out of the kitchen.

I think it is about time we stood up againest illegals and get this government to do what is right for us for a change.The president should get tough on illegals now or let someone who will !!!
He is not helping the United States at all. Help this country first!!!!!!!

go arizona… don’t back down to that idiot in the white house.

RESPONSE TO: treblig56
UR COMMENT: “Go to any US inner-city and you will find at least as bad a problem…”
My COMMENT: (as was written initially)
America is already dealing with these issues with Americans, so why are they going to add to it by accepting these people to come and add to the problem.
UR COMMENT: This is a poverty and lack of education problem…
MY REPLY: Yes, ur right. But that’s not OUR problem. It’s Mexico’s.
UR COMMENT: Since US employers willfully break the law and HIRE poor uneducated people frightened to speak out they can pay BELOW-THE-LAW wages and IGNORE Labor Laws,
MY REPLY: Hold US employers responsible by fining them and taking away their business licenses.
UR COMMENT: don’t blame THEM to try to get out of utter misery by coming into the US…
MY REPLY: Yes, I blame them. They should use that same energy of coming over here to this country mess it up and instead fight their country’s corruption, which will bring economic investments out of political stability.
UR COMMENT: THAT has been going on for decades
MY REPLY: Length of time doesn’t make it right.
UR COMMENT: and NOW that unemployment is at historical heights, you want them out???
MY COMMENT: Never wanted them here to begin with because AS A LATINO born in the US, I have first hand knowledge of what the Central American underclass contibute to this country and it’s not that good.

Rico Suave | May 19, 2010 4:10:22 PM: Length of time HAS something to do with it. US agri-business, construction, and meat packing industries have been taking advantage of this CHEAP LABOR for decades and AZ, NM,CA,TX have built empires on their labor. Turning a blind eye or giving amnesty and path to naturalization (REAGAN 1986) has convinced mexicans that it is possible to make it in the US through illegal immigration. The hypocrisy here is denying that FACT that this cannot be addressed by a simpleton solution motivated by short-term political gain. Yes, there is a need for a COMPREHENSIVE solution to the problem, making sure that immigrants can be integrated in society through education and legal employment, and illegal immigration is curtailed by harsh measures against EMPLOYERS. As long as it is possible to stand on a street corner at 5 AM and get hired as a day-laborer “no question asked”, don’t expect miracles…

treblig, If we go with that logic (that the law will lead to racial profiling by police officers) then here it is in a nut shell; A law enforcement officer at anytime anywhere could violate any law if they wanted. They could steal, murder, rape, cheat on their taxes, etc… So according to that logic, because a law enforcement officer could violate the law, we should have no law, or law enforcement because they could violate the law. Quote: If officers are empowered to decide when it’s appropriate to arrest or even to kill someone, they should be trusted not to profile based on race, said Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, a supporter whose jurisdiction includes busy human and drug smuggling routes into Phoenix.”

How nice of President Obama to be so deferential to President Calderon of Mexico, a country in which over 10% of its entire population has fled to the United States, most of them illegally.
How nice of President Obama to listen to, and apparently accept, a lecture on borders from President Calderon of Mexico, a country which immediately jails and then deports people who cross its borders illegally.
I have a great idea. Maybe, just maybe, President Obama should find a reasonably diplomatic way of telling President Calderon to take his lectures and shove them straight where the sun don’t shine.
Mexico is pathetic. It has the financial strength to take care of its people, but does not. How else do you account for the 12 – 15 MILLION of them who have fled over the border into the United States? Do you think they do that because Mexico offers them opportunity? Respect?
But instead of telling Mr. Calderon to take care of his own people before giving us lessons in immigration, Mr. Obama is busy accepting the crap sandwich Calderon is serving, and apparently agreeing with him.
When does President Obama ever act like he thinks we are the good guys? When does he ever not see us as the bad guys? With a President like this, who needs enemies of the state?
Dear 2012 election: Please try to get here faster.

RESPONSE TO: treblig56
When U come up with that “COMPREHENSIVE solution to the problem, making sure that immigrants can be integrated in society through education and legal employment,” then feel free to go down to Central America and see if anyone of those corrupt politicians (from the Elite classes) will implement that type of investment on their own people.
Don’t hold your breath, kiddo.
PS: As long as Central American immigrants come here, making things worst with their “cultural ignorance” with no attempts to refine themselves or even address the issues that Americans take exception to, “don’t expect miracles” from the State of Arizona.

And, in FACT, treblig, this law DOES allow some small authority for local LE to act in conjunction with the Border Patrol/ICE. This is due to the amendment to federal law after 9/11 that entitles local law enforcement agencies further “authority” (using the term loosely) when coming into contact with someone who is illegal. You do realize, right, that right now even when local LE is CERTAIN they’ve encountered illegals (a van packed full of young men who speak no English) that they had NO power to question or detain them? They have to call Border Patrol and “hope” they get to the scene soon enough. That one sheriff you reference? If you knew his local reputation you might not use his words as “justification” for your opinion. So far the only two local suits filed against this law have *nothing* to do with legality or unconstitutionality – the agencies suing are concerned about this being an unfunded mandate by the state. They’re not concerned about profiling/discrimination (because they understand the law) They are worried about how to PAY for enforcing this law and that’s all.

puppyfeet217 | May 19, 2010 4:22:12 PM: What a stupid response! Some AZ sheriffs already denounced the law – Sheriff Antonio Estrada of Santa Cruz County is one, Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris is another – as it implicitly asks them to profile, as opposed to asking them to kill, rape or steal as you so stupidly suggest… The law also provides for citizens to SUE law enforcement departments if they FEEL they do not enforce it harshly enough. Which law gives citizens the right to sue police for not stealing, murdering, or raping enough…

p.s. you’re not talking with someone who’s got some kind of political agenda and I don’t use soundbites to make my case. I am right here, where the rubber meets the road. I love the cultural diversity in this state – both of my children are bilingual who went to a high school that is 93% Hispanic. There are no problems incorporating every race, creed and color into every community. This issue is about LEGAL status and nothing else.

Shame on Arizona for not being proud of
their status as kidnapping capital of the USA.

Rico Suave | May 19, 2010 4:32:54 PM: Funny how you can’t answer a simple question and suggest I go and convince Central American politicians?!? Again, where were your parents or grand-parents from and were they from some OVERCLASS as opposed to the UNDERCLASS central-american migrants??? As for the COMPREHENSIVE immigration policy, I was referring to the US policy, and EMPLOYER-SIDE enforcement. Any thoughts on this???

puppyfeet217 | May 19, 2010 4:38:19 PM: I suppose Joe Arpaio is YOUR cup of tea? I have nothing against LE arresting confirmed illegals in circumstances you referred to. I mentioned one sheriff and Phoenix chief of Police, but there are suits filed by police officers and others as well. As for the reason for their opposition, let me cite them from recent interviews: —– “When you get a law that leads a state down this path, where the enforcement is targeted to a particular segment of the population, it’s very difficult not to profile,” says Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris. —– Sheriff Antonio Estrada of Santa Cruz County, right along the border with Mexico, calls the law “absurd” and “downright racist.” He tells it like it is: “The way it’s tailored is very clear. You’re looking for brown-skinned individuals. That’s what you’re looking for. That’s what the whole purpose of the law is and that’s what they’ve always said.” Soooo… Sounds like anti-profiling comments to me, not unfunded mandate talk as you suggest…

puppyfeet217 | May 19, 2010 5:02:52 PM: What i referred as to “stupid” is equating murder, rape, and theft to profiling. As I just posted, LE people see profiling as an inevitable consequence of the law, not just a possibility from rogue officers. If you want to make a point in support of the law, please use sensible arguments, then a conversation can be had.

why does’nt president caldaeon go home & stay there this is the united states not mexico!!!!obama what are you doing you are supposed to support your people not illegals I will be basing my vote on are leaders next action or in action support az secure the border!!!!

No, in fact, treblig, I’m dyed-in-the-wool liberal and Arpaio isn’t my “cup of tea” but nice of you to make assumptions just because I support a law that I UNDERSTAND. There is ONE Phx officer who is suing the state. As long as you are “taking as gospel” the words of a few individuals who made comments before reading the bill, then you too will stay misinformed and your assumptions will, of course, be skewed. I have never in my life seen such blatant misrepresentation by the media on any subject ever. As long as people are basing their opinions on what the media has reported rather than doing their own research, this kind of characterization of the law will continue. Once again, SB1070 mirrors federal law. It does not supersede and it does not controvert federal immigration law. If you imagine there is a possibility of profiling then you need to speak to the feds and ask them to re-write the federal law.

I am just tired of this Stupid Governer fanning the flames of hatred. If she and that stupid racist sherrif where doing their jobs there would not be a demand for illegal workers in AZ. Same old story from the rednecks, take no responsibility just blame people with darker skin.
Posted by: tejasoutlaw |
What has she said that fans “the flames of hatred?” Just curious? What has the sheriff said that is racist?
As for people working illegally in this country, just a reminder, it is a violation of FEDERAL law to work in this country if a person is not a citizen, legal resident or does not have proper VISA authorization …. that’s been the law of the land for decades. Race has nothing to do with it.
Arizona has the toughest worker sanctions laws in the country, aimed at cracking down on employers who refuse to pay American workers a federally-mandated legal wage. Unions, lately, look the other way and rather than protect American jobs, they encourage illegal immigrants to undercut the American workforce. Businesses are able to hire illegal immigrants because there is an elaborate identity theft network in place that provides illegal immigrants with stolen social security numbers. The employers accept these stolen numbers, don’t ask questions and stay above the fray if there’s a raid.
Unfortunately, the problem of illegal immigration/illegal workforce can’t be solved by sitting at your computer calling people names (like racist). It takes deeper thinking and tougher action.
Because employers will always find the loopholes when it comes to illegal immigrants (who, by the way are ruthlessly exploited – can’t see how anyone can support illegal immigration knowing the abuse these folks are put through) the only way to stop illegal immigration is by enforcing our nation’s immigration rules. If the federal government won’t do it, at least one state is willing to.
It’s sickening how these immigrants are exploited and abused so that Americans can have cheap lettuce. It hurts the American workforce and it hurts the immigrants.
Time for it to stop and race has nothing to do with it.

I, as well, I’m a social liberal, fiscal conservative from SoCal; however, I absolutely support States rights with Federal law to protect it’s law abiding citizens from those who choose to, and sometimes for example gang activity/drug dealing with violence, break the law and then they will beat a hasty retreat back across to Mexico…I just don’t think those complainers back East REALLY understand what is happening here on the border…If it takes ID checks for ALL Americans….Time for a NATIONAL ID, so that the law breakers may be sent back to whatever country they hail from so be it…TIME FOR THE SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE…

Thank YOU CopyCat! Many, many of these people made those statements before they read the law. It is VERY clear under what circumstances ANYone (red, purple, green or pink) can be asked about their legal/immigration status. (not to mention that one little detail regarding what happens when a person presents a driver’s license) So, yes, treblig I am telling you that you are wrong – not *because* you disagree with ME – but because it’s clear to me that if you read the law you wouldn’t hold the opinion that you do.

but there are fewer and fewer of those that actually think the Moron-In-Chief (or his ignorant bride)
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I think your words reveal who is truly the ignorant one here.

tierra,
Don’t like the characterization, huh? But it fits like a glove.
For the first time in MY life, I’m ASHAMED of being an American.
That’s quite a different attitude from that of our ignorant First “lady,” huh?

I was totally infuriated to hear the Mexican President dissing our country for HIS lawbreaking people, many of whom have caused death and mayhem for thousands of innocent Americans. How DARE he? And then Comrade Obama adds insult to injury by agreeing with this BOZO. 2012 can’t come soon enough! I vote for IMPEACHMENT after the new Republican congress is sworn in. Offering Sestak a powerful job to drop out of the Senatorial race is a FELONY! Get the jail cell ready.

Obama swore that he’d uphold the laws of this nation, and yet he refuses to uphold the nation’s immigration laws.
I’d call that IMPEACHABLE!!!
Posted by: Is_It_November___Yet | May 19, 2010 5:14:18 PM
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He’s doing a much better job than his predecessor – who had 8 years and his own Congress for 6 years – but couldn’t get any immigration reform accomplished.

Who the hell does obama represent anyway?One thing for sure; he is keeping his word on one thing. He promised “change we can believe in”. Any one who can’t believe he is changing America (or should I say destroying America)is either stupid or dead! He can keep the change.

I think there should be more act getting together on strengthening the border and excluding such a massive flow of illegal immigrants into the country. I am against the law, yet I am also against illegal immigrants. America is easily accepting immigrants from all over the world, why not do it legally?

“He’s doing a much better job than his predecessor – who had 8 years and his own Congress for 6 years – but couldn’t get any immigration reform accomplished.” – tierra
I thank the Good Lord for that!
Bush’s Amnesty for Illegal Invaders™ was a bad idea.
tierra, it’s actually a very good thing when our representatives don’t pass bad laws or bad social programs.
Obamatrons don’t understand that simple concept.

The act is scheduled to go into effect on July 28. Referendum requires filing 76,682 voter signatures You can influence the law,

Why is it, nobody reminds the President of Mexico, that it is a Felony to be in Mexico without your papers or Visa. It carries up to 2 years in jail for first offence.
Arizona is only a misdermeanor, not a felony like in Mexico.
If Calderon claims his peopole are being targeted by race,If they are his people, why are they here without proper documents, and what does Mexico do when people from other Countries are there without Documents in order? My family waited to come here 4 years, if someone cuts in line at the market in front of you, do you consider yourself racist, to tell them you were there first in line?
Cliffl

“Having traveled into Mexico last year to various cities on the Baja Peninsula, a distance of more than 1,000 miles round-trip, we were stopped more than 20 times at various checkpoints. At most of those stops, we were told to exit the vehicle and we were subjected to rigorous inspections.
“Where does Mexican President Felipe Calderón get off with his hypocritical outrage at our Senate Bill 1070?”

Is this why Obama is training the 80,000. special troops for this summer because he thinks there is going to be civil unrest. No where else in the world would anyone be able to just run across the border and receive welfare, medical, an education and housing. Check out the other countries immigration laws if our president and Mexico’s president think we are wrong. Why is Obama turning his back on the American people?

I cannot believe more people are not outraged by our congress standing up a cheering for this man who insulted not only one of our states, but our country! I am just shocked that men and women that we vote in to uphold our laws actually cheered for him. I am making sure I go to the polls this year.

Outraged by this headline!
American’s have always been profiled and discriminated against by Mexican police in his country. He needs to shut up and fix the corruption and discrimination in his screwed up country before he has an opinion about our laws.

everyone against the AZ law. Go to US Mexico border and walk across it
See what happens.
Our country is being burnt to the ground from within.
This is change we can be terrified of

Isn’t it an act of war to send millions of your country’s citizens to invade a neighboring country?? Shouldn’t he be held as a prisoner of war instead of let loose to roam our country? Shouldn’t we just invade little Mexico and annex the entire thing??

Mexican immigration law is highly discriminatory. Their law provides for restriction of groups that would change the demographics of their country. Their police routinely ask for “papers” when they suspect some one is an illegal alien.