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Originally Posted by jbradfor
From part 5 of the bill: Text of Arizona’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Law – Part 5 | KEYTLaw
Here's how I see it. Either they are going to need to ask EVERYONE for proof when applying for such benefits (or some random subset), or they are going to engage in (racial) profiling. I don't see any other option. clintjm, do you? Can you explain to me a third option of how this would be enforced?
This to me is the issue with the law. I think that most people in Arizona that are in favor of this law thinks it applies to "those other people". I think they if they really applied it "fairly" -- that is, ask everyone, I think support will drop quickly. |
Yep, you got it. I have no problem them asking everyone and neither should be the state. If put to task, the state should not resist this notion. Your third option is narrowed down nicely. As it stands now though, it doesn't prevent state officials from asking everyone. Requirement of asking would "everyone" would perhaps make this iron clad politically correct.
Yes I also agree that most people in Arizona may feel that as well. But with 70% in support of the bill, that says a lot. What percentage of Arizona is Hispanic, Latino? I'm sure many would not resist the "everyone" amendment with the state of emergency they are in.
It is a matter of survival in Arizona and many places like Arizona.