What would Martin Niemoller think about Arizona?

[classicman]

For redux who loves polls

Public Opinion Polls on Immigration

Originally Posted by classicman

For redux who loves polls

Public Opinion Polls on Immigration

I have said polls can be a valuable tool to assess public opinion.

As you recently commented to me...."dont put words in my mouth"

But public policy should be based on enforceable laws that can stand a constitutional test, not public opinion polls.

Originally Posted by classicman

Cafferty Slams Obama and Dems For Their Response To Arizona Immigration Law

Two of the most conservative governors, while avoiding the question of the constitutionality of the AZ law, have said it is bad public policy.

Bob McDonell, gov. of Virginia - "I’m concerned about the whole idea of carrying papers and always have to be able to prove your citizenship. That brings up shades of some other regimes that were not particularly helpful to democracy and civil rights."

Rick Perry, gov. of Texas - ""I fully recognize and support a state’s right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas,"

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Redux

But public policy should be based on enforceable laws that can stand a constitutional test, not public opinion polls.

Not caring what the voters want seems to have been Washington's policy for some time now.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Not caring what the voters want seems to have been Washington's policy for some time now.

That may be the case, although I dont agree completely.

But that doesnt change the fact that polls should not be the basis for sound public policy.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Redux

That may be the case, although I dont agree completely.

But that doesnt change the fact that polls should not be the basis for sound public policy.

You have said that twice now. Who said that polls should be a basis for ANYTHING?
Please cite, thanks.

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by Redux

That may be the case, although I dont agree completely.

But that doesnt change the fact that polls should not be the basis for sound public policy.

So true!