What would Martin Niemoller think about Arizona?

[Cloud]

right, so if you're white enough, and prosperous enough, you won't look suspicious.

some people think (not sure if I'm among them) that the "spirit" of the law is less to address immigration problems, than to address the upcoming election.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Cloud

right, so if you're white enough, and prosperous enough, you won't look suspicious.

some people think (not sure if I'm among them) that the "spirit" of the law is less to address immigration problems, than to address the upcoming election.

I agree. But it could also be drastic measures, that probably will not hold up in court, to draw attention to the big elephant in the corner of the room, lack of a clear and enforcable immigration policy.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Cloud

some people think (not sure if I'm among them) that the "spirit" of the law is less to address immigration problems, than to address the upcoming election.

Well this is a very tenuous position to take politically. The R's sure aren't making any gains with the liberally inclined.