Arizona Immigration Law-SB 1070
Are the steps taken by the State of Arizona right or wrong?
The Constitution of the United States lays out the responsibilities and obligations of the federal and State governments. Although we have many personal preferences on choices that arise, all issues must be funneled through the Constitution. Several parts of the Constitution could potentially apply to Arizona’s situation; however, its actions primarily flow out of Constitutional amendments nine and ten.
Arizona is being inundated by illegal immigrants, smugglers, drug traffickers, and other groups. These individuals have caused much harm, injury, death, and strain on the border patrol officials, ranchers, local law enforcement, average citizens, the State of Arizona and others. The federal government has had many years to enforce the current laws and protect our citizens within the border States, including Arizona. The federal government has failed.
The border States have petitioned the federal government many times to fulfill its Constitutional duty to secure the southern border, yet it has not. Now Arizona, as a sovereign State, is taking steps which are allowed by the Constitution to protect its border, its citizens, and America.
Unlike many others, I have taken the time to read this bill, Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act -SB-1070, before offering my opinion on the matter. I support the actions Arizona is taking to secure its border and safeguard its citizens.
Added by Dave Edwards
