There were some interesting convo's today on Twitter about the topic of immigration and the 14th Amendment. Twitter is such a great place for that! I get to discuss topics with people that will not just agree with me to shut me up! They are going to try and shut me up by proving me to be wrong. This I enjoy, as long as the person I'm discussing this with is informed on the topic and understands that I'm not a politician so the thoughts I express are my own.
And on that note...
One argument was made that 'People' (read: White racist people) are waking up and seeing that America is becoming darker. This my friends... Is an ignorant comment. Yes there are many racist people walking among us, but they are few compared to those who see beyond color lines. After all, our President was voted in office by a majority of United States citizens,and the majority does not consist of 'us' of a darker skin.
Now.. My take...
I am glad that part of the Arizona legislation was blocked. Officers can not demand to see an immigrants 'papers' that declare he/she is now a citizen. I do believe that Arizona is heading in the right direction though. We spend so much time arguing that 'America is a free country' or 'this is not how we treat people in America', that we miss out on how this affects our economy, our jobs, our schools. You will find that most people who are against Arizona's legislation are either illegals or those that support illegals. My feeling is.. Get legal, or get out!! This can't be said any more clear that those five words.
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