Arizona has just passed a law that mandates the police check the citizenship of anyone they encounter that appears "suspicious" when it comes to their citizenship status. Yet, what amounts to suspicion when it comes to citizenship? Don't ask the governor because she doesn't know. Don't ask Sheriff Joe Arpaio for he won't comment on policies and procedures. One state senator said he could tell by the shoes they wear.
What is certain is that none of the supporters of the law will find themselves having to prove their citizenship to avoid a trip to jail, not because they are wearing the right shoes but because they were born with the right skin color. The fact is, unless you are brown or speak with an accent, you won't be pressed for your papers.
Yes immigration is a problem but why single out the immigrants when the real problem is sleazy employers that exploit them? Without the incentive of employment they simply would not be here. Instead of harassing citizens of color, why not go after the largely white employers that illegally employ them?
If the feds start putting employers in jail the problem of illegal immigration would simply vanish. If there are no jobs to be had, there is no reason to come.
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