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I have been quiet for a little too long on this one.

Clint, no one is arguing that criminals shouldn't be punished and that immigrants here illegally shouldn't be dealt with properly.

That is not the problem with Arizona's new law.

The problem is that LEGAL CITIZENS will be treated as criminals.

Two phrases from the law: LEGAL CONTACT.

LEGAL CONTACT is any lawful interaction by a police officer with an individual. Well, that is pretty much any contact outside of criminal activity by a police officer. A police officer can approach anyone for any reason at any time.

REASONABLE SUSPICION.

This is the catch phrase that no one can define. I think we all know what merits "reasonable suspicion" in the spirit and intention of the law, but I want to hear the legal definition as you understand it. You say race has nothing to do with it.

If it isn't skin color, accent or language ability, then what would make a police officer reasonably suspicious of an individual that would merit them asking for proof of citizenship under this law?

I really just want to hear the answer to that simple question.