In Class - Turn in: Classroom notes from Monday, June 14 (scarcity, economic principles, wants vs. needs); four articles: one you brought from home, two you printed in the library, and the one I gave you in class; evidence/argument sheet with your reaction to the class discussion. Continue to explore and analyze the Gulf Oil Spill. Finish watching "When the Levees Broke." Discuss scarcity handout from the movie. Written response: Compare and contrast the Gulf Oil Spill and Hurricane Katrina. What examples connect these two incidents? Slow government response? The economic impact? Staple this to the handout and turn in. Group work: Brainstorming/pre-writing - what do you know about SB 1070? Library research: Look for two articles concerning the issue of immigration in this country, especially in Arizona. Look for one article that supports this bill and another that does not. Video clips concerning immigration and SB 1070. Briefly discuss the global economic impact of the World Cup (bring article for Monday).
Question of the Day (due Monday, June 21 by 11:59 pm): By analyzing the evidence you have found, I want you to write two paragraphs with solid evidence and details concerning this prompt: What are the main arguments that support SB 1070? What are the main arguments that oppose SB 1070? Provide specific and detailed information (including citations and a bibliography in MLA style) that support your answers. Also, provide your thoughts and opinions regarding this controversial bill.
Homework - For Monday, bring in one current event focusing on the World Cup and its impact on the global economy. Also, bring in at least one additional article (for a total of three: two from the library today). Be prepared to have a class discussion on this topic on Tuesday morning. Question of the day due by Monday, June 21 by 11:59 pm.
Articles/Videos to check out:
World Cup
http://www2.goldmansachs.com/ideas/global-economic-outlook/the-world-cup-2010-doc.pdf - you want every aspect of how the global economy is being affected by the World Cup? Look no further!!!
Arizona SB 1070
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/24/arizona.immigration.reaction/index.html?hpt=T2 - check out all the videos from this page - "Reaction to Arizona immigration law"; " Arizona immigration fight not over"; "Will Arizona's new law hold up?"
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/23/obama.immigration/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/04/22/jones.arizona.immigration/index.html -scroll down and check out all the videos from this page - "Lawmaker defends immigration bill"; "Arizona's immigration bill uproar"; "Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown"
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/21/arizona.immigration.bill/index.html - scroll down and check out all the videos from this page - "Bill makes illegal status a crime"; "Arizona immigration law sparks debate"
23 comments:
Arizona's new immigration law stating that any person suspicious of being an illegal alien to our country , has the right to be checked for immigration status by any local police. I think that the people are blind folded and don't see the damage being created and what troubles this is gonna cause. Who would of thought that racial profiling would come into play now after all we have been through? Where talking about harmless innocent people looking for a new beginning being detained and sent back just for looking suspicious! [ newspapers, proquest.web 17 jun 2010 ] Im amazed that sum people actually agree with it? support polls ranging in 51% to 71% on a survey for people thinking its right. I know this isnt gonna last long its wrong and Obama doesnt agree with it either...
Senate Bill 1070
Jan Brewer, the Governor of Arizona, signed Senate Bill 1070, whose main goal is to “...identify, prosecute, and deport illegal immigrants”, as stated by Randal C. Archibold of the New York Times. This bill has stirred up so much controversy all throughout the nation and has caused the formation of groups all over the nation that oppose it or support it. It basically states that if a police officer suspects that a person is an “illegal”, he or she can pill them over and ask for verification that they are legal citizens of this country. What most people argue is that this is merely racial profiling in disguise, and I personally agree with them. Those in favor of the bill will stubbornly argue the contrary saying that it will be equally enforced among all people suspected of being illegal immigrants. The one question I have for the people that say that is, do you really think that a cop is going to stop a blonde headed blue-eyed person on suspicion that he or she is a European immigrant? I think not. As Cindy Carcamo stated in her report for the Orange County Register, “Local Activists plan to travel to Arizona to rally with others against the state’s new immigration enforcement law,” This shows that many people, who are illegal, are willing to risk being deported just to show their passionate opposition to this new law, which to them is unfair.
People who are in favor of this law say that it is a good thing that “…it’s about time that they go back to where they came from…” Their main argument is that these people just come to take up jobs and get on welfare. What they don’t realize is that these people take all the jobs that no one wants like the work in the fields picking fruits and vegetables. I doubt that the people that claim that “their” jobs are being taken will want to get up before sunrise and go work in the fields. The welfare issue is also not fully proven. Of course some of them may be on welfare but I am pretty sure that the majority are not. A great number of them are the people who are actually legal U.S citizens. In my opinion, these people contribute tremendously to this state’s economy especially, hence why we have one of the largest economies in the world.
There are also many arguments that oppose this new bill. The main one is that this law is a direct violation of this nation’s great Constitution, many consider it racial profiling even. Others argue that the only reason they came to this country is to find a job and support their family. I believe that in most cases this is true; I highly doubt that many will come to this country illegally just to get on welfare. But then again I may be wrong. This law also causes great confusion and misunderstanding. Like the other day on the news I saw a man who is suing because he was stopped and asked to show his legal documents, but it turns out that he was Puertorican which automatically makes him a U.S citizen. In my view this law is way too broad and ambiguous which will cause ceaseless trouble.
Bibliography:
CINDY CARCAMO. "Activists organize trips to Phoenix for immigration rallies :Groups supporting and opposing Arizona's new law have travel plans.. " Orange County Register 4 Jun 2010,California Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 20 Jun. 2010.
Anonymous. "Immigration law foes picket Dodgers-Diamondbacks game. " Press - Telegram 31 May 2010,California Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 20 Jun. 2010.
Archibold, Randal. “Arizon Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration” New York Times. April 23, 2010.
-Miguel De La Torre
Reading this bill i am trying to see the good and the bad of this bill. The bill states "Requires officials and agencies of the state and political subdivisions to fully comply with and assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws and gives county attorneys subpoena power in certain investigations of employers"- .azleg.govIam trying to keep an open mind here. I do believe the issue on immigration needs to be delt with. And i think the issue i being delt with more then ever now because the economy is in its worse state and they're trying to find a way to save money. But reading some about this bill i believe it is going against our civil rights. It seems there judging one by the color of there skin. But then agian do the civil rights law count for illegal immgirates as well? Not being a citizen in the United States should they be treated as one?
I do believe immrigration needs to be find a steady ground. But the way their trying to fix this issue is going in the wrong directions. First of all the reasons why many people sneak there way in is because they can't afford getting the papers and a green card. It cost from $930-$985 says in "USAtoday.com" and the wait takes forever. That should be an issue being dealt with. I hope others keep and out mind on this two because we wont go anywhere if everyone keeps and close mind.
Arizona's new immigration bill is a very controverical piece of legislation, on the basis that it is very ground breaking and needed but it is also very vague in the way that it allows police officers to search the questionable people. SB 1070 is being passed in Arizona on the grounds that it will open up jobs for LEGAL Americans and will therefore stimulate the economy. I am not saying that i believe that the Senate bill is going about this the right way but something needs to be done to stop the unconorable amount of immigrants flowing into our nation.
The positive affect that the bill will be having on the national economy is opening up countless jobs for Americans that could really use the money. The descrease in illegal aliens would also decrease the amount of tax dollars that we would have to stimualte our crippled nation. It would also be the motivation that is needed for Immigrants to come to the U.S and do it the right way getting the proper documentation and becoming a legit American Citizen. The negative affect is that we are only targeting a specific race of immigrants, Mexicans. I can truely level with them on the fact that they feel they are the only immigrants that are being effected by SB 1070, though i am not hispanic by any measure except maybe that i can handle hot food haha. I want the bill to be conformed to the fact that we have immigrants coming in from other nations that are milking the system just as the hispanics are and we need to put a complete stop to it, for the wellbeing of the country.
Michael Stopa. "Why the Arizona immigration law makes sense here too" Boston Globe 15 Jun2010. US National Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 17 Jun. 2010
Howard Fineman. "Showdown in Arizona: Obama must pursue immigration reform.. "Newsweek 14 Jun 2010: Platinum Full Text Periodicals, Proquest. Web. 17 Jun. 2010.
The main arguments for supporting the SB1070 Senate Bill is that by checking anyone who looks whatsoever suspicious of being an “outsider”, we can help prevent possible crimes, terrorism, etc. Some people have expressed their main concerns being that since the mere wall (border) that is set up cannot prevent the unwanted from coming in, they’ll just have to kick them out themselves. The way they go about the whole situation is by allowing police officers to check anyone they suspect, even if that means being racist. They’d rather have a “safe” country than let immigrants potentially harm their communities. (*1) Arizona Burning is an article that states, “the law will make brown skin grounds for suspicion—raising concerns about racial profiling…” Take in mind that this article is suppose to be PRO-SB1070. Even they contradict themselves on the whole task. They know what they are doing can be particularly biased but they proceed hoping that it’s the right thing to do to keep them “safe”.
The main arguments for opposing the SB1070 Senate Bill is that by enforcing actions such as racial profiling to determine who is a potential threat to their community will harm the way their system impacts their environment. By giving police the authority to question and check an innocent bystander just because of the color of their skin, the government is allowing harassment and abuse of power to take place. How is it fair that someone living a regular life could just be pulled out by getting caught due to the color of their skin? As Ms.Marie states in her “Why Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070 is Causing National Outrage” article; “Making it a crime not to carry one’s birth certificate, driver’s license, or immigration documents at all times is stupid.” [April 29, 2010]
During a Rose Garden session with reporters, President Barack Obama called the new law “a misdirected expression of frustration over our broken immigration system”. We all know our government is corrupt when it comes to things like the immigration conflict that’s being upheld. In my personal opinion, I think it’s stupid, cruel, and definitely unfair to others. No one should be question due to their appearance or color of their skin. The SB1070 is a form of taking action but they’re handling the immigration issue the wrong way. People should step up and negate this ideal because it’s not cool. Maybe the law should occupy themselves by finding real criminals (no matter what race), instead of making criminals out of innocent immigrants.
(*1) Anonymous, .”Arizona Burning.” The Nation 17 May 2010: Platinum Full Text
Periodicals, ProQuest. Web. 17 Jun. 2010
-Shelley Rodriguez(:
Personally, I see the senate bill 1070 as an unconstitutional loophole for racism against minorities. Granted, an innocent man died after committing a good deed, but that alone does not justify racial profiling of all minorities in America. While most supporters of the bill claim that illegal immigrants are a matter of national security, they seem to forget that American citizens are equally as capable of committing crimes. Domestic terrorism, for example is very apparent in the case of Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani descendant born in Connecticut who attempted to destroy Times Square by planting a car bomb. This is a prime example of how illegal immigrants are not of prime concern when it comes to doing harm. As for the “job” claim, which says that illegal immigrants take jobs from citizens: why not? If illegal immigrants are willing to work for less, I say hire them. It saves business people money, and puts food on the table for a certain family. As for fair wages, that is an issue that the people must ask themselves “Is it worthwhile?”.
Arizona’s new immigration law, aka Senate Bill 1070, main goal, is to find and deport illegal Immigrants, and “also requires legal Immigrants to carry their alien registration documents at all times.” SB 1070, is not only violating the people’s 4th amendment, but also racial profiling them, and leaving some fearful, like a Arizona College Student, who says, “‘Even if you’re legal, you’re in fear that maybe your driver’s license isn’t going to be enough or if you’re walking down the street and the police stop you.’” This also is now effecting, the children born and raised in the US, with illegal parents, these children, are known as “anchor babies”.
Although, the senate bill, seems to deal with a current racial war, the bill does seem to have some good points. By, passing the bill, the crime rate will begin to decrease, as well as the Fraud and Identity theft.
Grinberg, Emanuella. “Immigration law polarizes Arizonans.” CNN. 20 June 2010
Navarrette, Ruben Jr. “Arizona citizenship bill targets children.” CNN. 17 June 2010
-Katherine Alvarado :]
Over many generations an ongoing problem has been present in the United States of America, illegal immigration. Although many have stated that they would take action and make a difference in its current state. Everyone had just been all talk and no action until April 23, 2010 when Arizona's governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070. "Its aim is to identify, prosecute, and deport illegal immigrants" according to Jan Brewer. Like all things, this new bill has its pros and cons.
SB 1070 is bound to have its positive things. The U.S needs to start engaging themselves in local law enforcement. The case of the matter is, as Meg Whitman would say, "Illegal immigrants are just that, illegal". Unfortunately, Whitman is right. If we did nothing about our current illegal problem, people would eventually begin to believe that there is no big deal in engaging in illegal activity since people come here illegally and get away with it, then they can do something illegal as well. Another argument that has been made in order to defend the new senate bill is many people feel like immigrants "hurt the economy and drive up crime". Sadly enough this point is very true. A little less than a year ago I attended an only hispanic church. I hated going to this church, people were rude and misbehaved constantly. I once heard someone cussing at church! Believe me, I was stunned. The problems got so bad that some of the kids starting tagging the church. Everyone in my family got tired of it so we eventually moved back to Harvest, which was the complete opposite. Everyone was polite, and although I am sure it was not 100%, mostly everyone there was white, english speaking, or documented. Getting rid of illegal immigrants WILL get rid of many crime problems which will decrease the number of jails they have to build, walls they have to clean, and worries they have to spend. The money that is then left from that can later be taken to build new schools or do better in the community.
SB 1070 also has its negative. According to the bill, people who look suspicious, will be searched on whether or not they are legal which will of course lead to racial stereotyping. When Brewer was asked "What does an illegal immigrant look like?" she responded with "I do not know what an illegal immigrant looks like,". Although she said that discrimination will not take place at all during the searches, everybody knows it deep in their hearts that racist police and authority are just itching for a reason to get "suspicious looking people" into trouble. This bill will bring down everything that we have worked hard to teach our people. As a nation we tried to work hard in order to move away from the whole black slavery nonsense. Even if a black wasn't a slave, they were looked down upon. This makes me believe that even though a hispanic isn't an immigrant, we will be treated like one. Many families come here "looking for a better life and striving for a brighter future". Not everyone is here to looking for trouble. AND we are not all from Mexico =P
Bibliography:
Jennifer McFayden. "An Overview of the SUpport Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act"
About.com
Randal C. Archibold. "Arizona Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration" New York Times. April 23, 2010
There are various thoughts and opinions regarding SB 1070. However, “most of the nation hasn’t read or understands 1070, it is clear some of the responses thread.” (Roark) There are plenty of people out there who understand nothing other than ‘that’s racist.’ It’s clearly not the fact that our nation has intentions of being racist but if these individuals would participate and have voted before they would have thoroughly read through the bill. It is alright to have a personal opinion but it is ridiculous to parade around causing havoc if you don’t even understand what’s going on.
It is obvious that the loyal taxpayers of our nation support this bill. It is not fair that they work too and take a tremendous cut to pay for the health and what not of the illegal. That has been the greatest argument out there, which has a great point, but there is always another side. It is understandable that people come here to live a better life, and weather its education wise, sports wise or whatever the case may be, there should always be a way. The ones who strive to be in a better place need to go through the process and loyally pay taxes just as US citizens do. If all people did that then there would be no need for this nonsense anyways. The problem is, the people who come and cheat the system, cheat the loyal citizens, and come to create trouble and don’t have a legitimate reason otherwise. Roark said, “If people actually read the law, they would understand that the law only enables law enforcement to verify citizenship status during an arrest or an illegal stop. A Cartel member or a member of a gang is not going to be concerned that his citizenship status can be questioned when he is being arrested.” That is the point that is trying to get across, and although people will take either side of the arguments, they really should take the time to understand what’s going on before being bias.
- Sabrina Prieto
Roark, Howard. Aug. 2008. Web. 20 June 2010.
The SB 1070 has many ups and down issues. The bill that would requiere local police to demand immigration documents to those that are suspicious immigrants. This law is a big threath to immigrants. Most people argue that its a must and others compleetly dissagree with it. Its gonna take people time to get use to this law. But what about the people that arent illegal and they look mexican? isnt this like judgine by there looks? people say this will stop identity fraud. there will be more border security. Less police abuse health care will be able to work out for those legal residents.
honestly speeking im really confuse with this topic.
-Claudia
There are several valid arguments that both support and oppose SB 1070. People who support this bill have many reasons to do so fore there will be various positive things that will come out of this bill. To begin with, Taxes are a big deal to a lot of citizens and they see this as an opportunity to decrease their taxes and therefore have more income of their own. Also, crime and drugs could be decreased if all illegal immigrants are sent out of this country although in my personal opinion, i believe that much won't change in that sense since people of all ethnicity and background commit crime. Furthermore, border security will be more serious and Arizona's problem's could be minimized.
Although a most polls show that the majority of the people support SB 1070, there are also those who are completely against it and they sure have their reasons. This bill has been criticized by many since the bill requires police to have "racial suspicion" that a person is illegal and that itself brings the argument what could be clasified as "reasonable suspicion"? For that same reason have people called this bill racist and not only that but they have also argued that this bill goes against our 4th amendment therefore producing many conflicts with the bill. But not only are these areas being affected, also education, sports, work force, and other areas are being harmed in one way or another by this bill.
The proponents of SB 1070 argue that the new Arizona law could “siphon federal money and staff needed to go after truly dangerous immigrants.” Also the law actually does reduce the amount of illegal immigration whether by enforcement of the law or by the simple threat that the law poses, it keeps the immigrants away. People supporting the law also make the assumption that illegal immigrants take advantage of the American system (things such as: public education, welfare, emergency room, etc.). People also say that illegal immigrants are taking jobs away from the people who live here and are here legally .Another argument made for the law is that it mirrors federal law in its policies. Federal law requires permanent residents to carry their green cards with them at all times and it is also federal law for employers to mandatorily check immigration documents of employees. Arizona simply claims to have based their justifications on the example and guidelines given by their superior, the federal government.
The opponents of SB 1070 argue that the new Arizona law is unconstitutional because it violates people’s fourth amendment right (“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”). Also the enforcement of this law invites racial profiling and police abuse. There is also the problem of how the law could affect foreign policy with neighboring countries. Quite possibly there could be some negative sentiments fostered by the implications of this law. Another argument made against the law is that the freedoms and rights of the American people are practically being mocked because they are being blatantly disregarded. What about the economic impact of this law? Illegal immigrants provide cheap labor for many businesses both large and small. Production would be reduced and much money would be lost with the cheap labor being eliminated.
In my opinion, the law is wrong. It is wrong about many things for many different reasons. First off, it has no real long term positive effects. People say that illegal immigrant’s take jobs from citizens when the truth is illegal immigrants take the jobs no one else wants, that’s why they get hired and paid under the table. Also, look at how Arizona is being affected; their tourism has gone downhill since they brought this issue to Capitol Hill. The whole citizenship process is very difficult to even begin let alone finish successfully which is why there are so many illegal immigrants in the first pace. I definitely agree that something needs to be done, however I don’t agree with the manner in which it is being handled. I think people in all forms of government administration need to find a more reasonable and practical solution rather than just racial profiling and suspicion.
-Samantha Fernandez
Arizona adopted a tough new law against illegal immigrants. This law enforces for police officers to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship. The SB 1070 bill has brought different perspectives, whether people are in favor of it or they are against this new law. For those who are in favor of the new Arizona law, they argue many controversial points. The positive qualities of this bill are first of all, will decrease the number of illegal immigrants. Arizona have seen results from past similar laws to this one. According to the CIS website, “ The Federal government estimates that the illegal immigrant population dropped by 18 percent in the state from 2008 to 2009, compared to a 7 percent drop for the nation as a whole.” Now Arizona residents might also argue about the issue of crime and how it involves illegal immigrants. The State Criminal Assistance Program showed that illegal immigrants were 11 percent of the state’s prison population. Another big issue is that the immigrants are eating up some tax dollar money. Some can claim,” …they should cut the illegal immigrants from receiving welfare and medical care.” ( Pasadena Star News)
Then taken from any valid argument, you have two sides to it. There are those that are against the SB 1070 bill. These people also have their reasons to be against this “ unconstitutional “ law. Some argue that it violates the 4th amendment. This also leads into the issue that police officers may take advantage of this and use this new law as an excuse to search your private belongings. Taken from the “ Amnestyusa” website, “ Stopping, arresting, interrogating and prosecuting a person arbitrarily, based on racial profiling, are all human rights violations.” “ The law has no safeguards against racial profiling, and a “reasonable suspicion” cannot be formed without resorting to racial profiling.”
Coming from a Hispanic background, I can emphasize with my culture and how they might feel about this new law. There might be a case where an individual might pursue higher education after high school, but simply cannot because they might be illegal in this country. Then what happens to that individual? They are limited in the amount of education they can receive, and therefore might be giving up bright futures they once had planned out when they were younger. I don’t find that fair, because maybe someday that person could have been someone important for this country. In this life, you’ll have the bad people and the good ones. Every nationality, and race has those two kind of people. That doesn’t give an excuse to just target the illegal immigrants as “criminals” and permanently label them as bad people. Yes, they did break the law, but there is always those who can be forgiven because they want to make a more promising future than the one they had previous. -Jocelyn Campos
“Speak out against Arizona’s immigration bill” - amnestyusa.org
URL: www.cis.org/announcement/AZ-immigration-SB1070
Pasadena-Star News “ Arizona law spurs reactions from our readers” Pasadena CA
Recently, the state of Arizona agreed to pass a law known to the public as SB 1070. This law allows police officers to in the state of Arizona to question anyone they suspect of being illegally in this country; thus, cracking down on immigration. Several Americans have shown feelings of content that the government is finally taking a stance against illegal immigration. Various supporters of the law argue that illegal immigrants have, “displaced low-skilled U.S.-born workers, particularly the young and the poor, from jobs” (CNN). In this recession, young adults find themselves competing against each other and other adults for jobs. As if this wasn’t enough, it is true that, “About 8.5 of every 100 new workers are new immigrants in this decade” (CNN). In other words, getting a job has become harder, and illegal immigrant may end up causing obstacles for young Americans.
Although SB 1070 supporters have good arguments that help explain their reasons for supporting the new Arizona law, those who oppose the new Arizona law are also packed with several good arguments of their own. For example, while supporters commonly argue that illegal “aliens” take the jobs that rightfully belong to American citizens, those who oppose the law fire back by stating that illegal immigrants do the jobs that no one else wants. According to Benjamin Powell, “To hire Americans to [work the jobs of illegal immigrants], they would have to raise wages so far, it wouldn’t have been worth it for them” (CNN). In other words, Powell, along with several others, argues that Americans know they have better options and would rather work somewhere else. In order to convince an American to work in the place of an illegal immigrant they would have to be offered more money because they know it is their right to be payed a certain amount.
To be blunt, I believe that the SB 1070 is unconstitutional and unfair towards illegal immigrants (which is also another major argument for those who oppose this new law).Although we have been assured that racial profiling won’t be an issue, I believe that SB 1070 will encourage police offers to judge others by the way they look. What IS suspicious? What does it look like? Can you put a face to it? I don’t think so. I believe that this law not only encourages racial profiling, it also violates our fourth amendment, which guards us from unreasonable searches and seizures. I would be offended if I was stopped and treated like a criminal, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way. I feel very strongly about the Arizona law, and as I typed, it was difficult to try and show both sides equally. However, now that I have attempted to see both sides equally, I can honestly say that I feel the same way about SB 1070 if not stronger.
-Jazmin Lopez
Bibliography:
City Journal: Malanga, Steven, Heather Mac Donald, and Victor Davis Hanson. "The Illegal-Alien Crime Wave by Heather Mac Donald, City Journal Winter 2004." City Journal. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 June 2010. .
CNN: Isidore, Chris. "U.S. economy gets lift from immigrants, though some hurt - May. 1, 2006." Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 June 2010.
The, recently approved, Senate Bill 1070 spread outrage throughout the nation when Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona decisively signed the "reform bill" enforcing actions against illegal immigration. SB 1070 states that an officer has a right to detain, question, or arrest anyone who seems to be an illegal immigrant who's "acting suspiciously" or give off a reason for interrogation. The majority took on this bill as an invitation for racial profiling and stand 100% against it's contents. People who are infuriated by it are mostly all Hispanics or people of Latin descent, whom are being targeted and affected the most. They argue that it's violating citizen's civil rights and freedoms, which they should not have to put up with. Its also stated that it is causing racial tension within communities to a point where even legal citizens flee the state of Arizona, in fear of being harassed and questioned continuously, by police officers, due to their ethnicity/skin color/race etc.. Diversity will be a thing of the past if a land who was established by "immigrants" suddenly decides to get rid of all these races who have been in the country for generations and generations. What people seemingly oversee is, the fact that if the bill in fact becomes a law, and all actions expected by it's policy is to be put into play the United States economy is inevitably going downhill. Education rates will drop, if so the categorized "anchor babies" are as well deported into their primary countries along with their parents, therefore impacting the education system income. Major companies will lose the workers who willingly do the cheap labor on a daily basis, and not find a similar replacement within legal immigrants, who expect at least minimum wage, causing the management to pay more out of their pockets to get the same type of labor done.
Despite the fact that the economy will be drastically affected, many citizens agree to SB 1070, and believe that it's a "..step towards a better country for all legal, tax-paying, American citizens." On the pro-senate bill side, they quote that the SB 1070 "..does not target nor aim any racial actions towards any specific skin color, ethnicity, or race, but only encourages the process of elimination of illegal immigrants within the United States. "Positive outcome's" are exploited by the supportive group of the bill and truly believe that it will better the nation. First of all, they say it will offer more opportunities to citizens, which are being recently being deprived due to the illegal population. Jobs will be more easy to obtain and education more available to many who are previously restrained from it. Benefits in health care will also arise. No longer will citizens be paying for the health care of illegals, and will "finally" benefit from the health care themselves. Another major point they declare is that the main aim of SB 1070, is to provide safer communities all over the country. They believe that crime rates, drug smuggling, and human smuggling will be hugely decreased in numbers if they were strongly prohibited and acted against. In other words, if they "...send them back where they belong, everyone will receive what truly belongs to them, as a citizen of the U.S."
Although both sides provide their reasonable arguments and facts, I personally believe this bill is not only unfair, but that it will eventually generate itself into a revolution within our nation. Already Los Angeles has cut ties with the state of Arizona because of their approval towards the anti-illegal immigration actions. Within time this will soon affect us all in one way or another
Citations:
Arizona Immigration Law Passes: SB 1070 Directs Cops To Determine Immigration Status- LA Times. First Posted: 04-13-10 10:28 PM
The New York Times: Arizona Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD. Published: April 23, 2010
Battle over Arizona's SB 1070: Oklahoma eyes similar immigration law; City Councils eye boycotts By Ethan Sacks. Originally Published:Friday, April 30th 2010, 9:44 AM. Updated: Friday, April 30th 2010, 10:10 AM
The ongoing debate concerning the Arizona immigration law SB 1070 is at a peak these days. There are those who are for it and those who are against it, each with valid arguments. “Boycotts…could cost Phoenix metropolitan area $90 million in hotel and convention business over five years…” (Randal). There are those who are opposing the law and boycotting the state. Many feel that the law goes against human ethics, as well as the U.S. 4th amendment and its strong correlation with racial profiling. Those who are against the law are also dreading that the law will give cops more power which they can abuse of against immigrants, illegal or legal. Citizens who are in favor of SB 1070, strongly and rightfully argue that tax payers are paying for public services that illegal immigrants don’t deserve. Such services include school for children and ER services. It could also be debated that in some cases illegal immigrants do pay taxes. Whether it be good or bad in your eyes, this law is dividing our country because of a desperate measure to fix immigration policies.
Personally I'm stuck against the wall on this one because I am a Mexican American from former immigrant parents. I understand that in some cases cops are going beyond the boundaries of the law and discriminating against Latinos. On the other hand I also realize immigrants are taking advantage of services people like my parents work to get. It would be seriously difficult for me to choose a side because if I was for the law I feel like I would be letting my culture down. If I were against the law I would be in support of in some way defying the law. Unfortunately these are the cases that make me not want to vote. I really hope that in the end politicians can come up with a solution that pleases both sides and doesn’t end up hurting people. But yet again when can you trust politicians.
-Daniel Quiroz
Randal C. Archibold. “Phoenix Counts Big Boycott Cost :[National Desk].” New York Times 12
May 2010, Late Edition (East Coast): New York Times, ProQuest. Web. 21 Jun. 2010.
There are many point of views towards the S.B. 1070, both sides have their reason to support or are against but both sides have entitled to their opinion.
Many are against S.B. 1070, but the biggest fault of this bill is the fact that it is going against the fourth amendment which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. But this bill states "if reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an unlawfully present alien"(enforcement 1b.)
this leads to the fact that this can lead to racial profiling. Since this "suspicion" is up to the law enforcements own perception which can mean anything, this leads to racial profiling. What does a illegal immigrant profile look like? "S.B. 1070 would dramatically change every Arizona's daily expereince, especially anyone whose apperance, name, language or accent fits the stereotype of the undocumented"(procon.org).
Then again there is the people for the S.B. 1070 for the most importance is the border security and the safety of citizens. From drugs, crime, and sex traffacting that some but not all illegal immigrants do though. "S.B. 1070 requires officials and agencies of the state and political subdivisons to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws and establishes crimes related to illegal immigrants"(purpose). This is also something that agree with the protection of our borders. This bill is signed in by Apr. 23, 2010 this helps many people from the bunwanted crimes but though not all this is done to ensure the saftey of immigrants.
In my opinion both sides have their pro and cons that everyone is entitled to their right of free speech and to follow what they believe in.
The citations:
Saenz,Thomas A.."Should state or local governments enforce federal immigration laws?."Proco.org.Apr. 29,2010.
O'dell,Amber."Arizona State Senate."www.azleg.gov.Apr.14,2010.
SB 1070 is a very controversial reform that the state of Arizona is trying to go through. It is said to deport an estimated twelve million illegal immigrants back home. There are obviously two sides to this political and social reform. There is the side that supports SB 1070, and there is also a side that is against the reform. The supporters believe that the economic cost of illegal immigration is taking its toll, especially in Arizona. According to a recent study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Arizonans paid 2.7 billion dollars in 2009 to support illegal immigration. The amount of money to support illegal immigration does not cover the amount of money that it cost the state to deal with the increase in violent crimes and the rise of the drug cartel in the state. (Stopa) I am a supporter of SB 1070. I believe that if a person is not in America legally, then anything that they do in this country will be illegal. Also, in these tough economical times, Americans need help and support. They need jobs to feed their American family. When illegal immigrants come into America and take the jobs of Americans, it hurts the people of our country, and I think that US citizens deserve to be in a better situation than the people that aren’t legally living in our country.
On the other hand, there are some people that are against Arizona’s new reform. They believe that SB 1070 is unconstitutional and immoral because it requires the use of racial profiling. Racial profiling is prohibited by the law, but in order to accuse an illegal immigrant of reasonable suspicion, there has to be a tie with the race of the person. What some people will argue is that, many illegal immigrants are being targeted by the police because of their skin color. They will claim that America is supposed to be the land of the free, but it is taking away freedom. Some other people believe that there will be a loss of culture and values if the 12 million illegal immigrants are deported.
Michael Stopa. “Why the Arizona immigration law makes sense here, too.” Boston Globe 15 Jun 2010. US National Newspapers. Proquest. Web. 17 jus. 2010
-Ali Raza
Jan Brewer the governor of Arizona approved the SB 1070 Bill that allows police officers to ask people for their documents to see if their they are immigrants or not only if they are suspicious. Those that are in favor of this say that they are not at any time breaking the rights of the people; maybe because they don’t consider immigrants should have the rights that American Citizens have. It is said that it will open many more jobs open to those who need one in this hard time, don’t immigrants who are people also need a job too. Russell Pearce claims that immigrants are criminals and the cause of all the crimes in Arizona affirming that once this bill takes action everything will calm down (not all crimes are caused by Immigrants if you think about it they are trying to stay in the country and getting in trouble will not help them). Now the reason they had to take this risky and very dangerous action was because the Federal Government has not been doing their part, no surprise their. Everyone has to face the fact that immigration has grown over the years and with it problems as well. That Arizona even if they are answering to this problem incorrectly or thought through out correctly what else can they do something has to be done even if they are getting hit by this too.
Now the negative thoughts on this beside the fact that it is violating the rights of the people because you may be a suspect but actually be a citizen you were questioned. Just with that example you can tell the difficulty off knowing if you are an immigrant or not because your are humans and their really isn’t a difference where you have to judge by the appearance of a person that is being applied. Rather than strengthen the economics I think it is going to be affected very hardly because businesses are going to loose cheep labor that immigrants would do, now they would have to hire those who will demand their proper pay check which might cause the business to make a whole lot of changes in how they run things. How are business going to change? Is it really going to benefit? People on the new that say immigrants steal their jobs that is a LIE, the work in jobs that no one wants or would even consider to take but they just like to claim because they see they don’t have a job and they want to blame someone. There has always been rate of crimes in everyplace no immigration might have something to do with it but don’t blame them for all it because in the reality there are crimes being committed not just from the outside but a lot from the inside, what is wrong then with the police department that cant control these issue? Is their more officers needed.
I know many families who are immigrants or whose parents are immigrants, becoming a citizen it hard enough if you don’t speak the language in the process but also when those who say that will help you don’t move a figure to do anything. Family members that came together who still are not citizens because their lawyer don’t field the papers, to they need an advancement or they have to wait 7 years more because of I don’t know what. What is the issues that the process of becoming a citizen to those people who are already in the state is taking a long time? Is it that new law are coming in trying to prevent immigration as much as possible? Even though I don’t agree as you can see with the bill I still want to understand their point of view because I don’t think it just has to do with racialism because Arizona even though they have the support of Texas (tea party) a big portion is denying and leaving it. What is going on with our government that Arizona had to take this action? And how is this going to effect the people, relationships with other countries, and the economy?
SB 1070 is a senate bill that, basically, allows (Arizona) State police to assume the role of federal officers, in regards to immigration. Reasons as to why this bill is a good thing are the problems with the immigration problems along the southern border of the U.S., the effect that immigration has on taxes, jobs, population, education, and the economy in general, and that the bill mirrors federal law(s) on immigration as well.(2) With illegal immigration through the southern border, it makes it harder for those going through legal immigration to achieve the goals set out for them. The statement, “Why not make the country like it’s supposed to be? Borders define us,”(1) from Don Baggett, a supporter of the bill, brings a good point. It is uncivilized and un-American to practically invade a place that is not yours in hopes of finding something for yourself. Victoria Dennis, a legal immigrant and a Texas tea party member, stated that, “…Americans have to pay for so many people who are not citizens”(1). There is truth in this. When tax-payers’ money is used to help schools, education, welfare, social security and other forms communities, it may be used in communities that contain illegal immigrants that are not supposed to receive such help, as they are not citizens. Leaving this bill in tact will help maintain the conflict of illegal immigrants in the U.S.
Although the bill may have some strong points with it, it gives a very negative appeal as to how local police officers are to handle the situation of finding said illegal immigrants. If this bill is set in place, “…any time a cop sees a car full of apparent immigrants from anywhere, or a group of such people hanging out together, all he or she needs to do is watch until some cause show up”(2). It is also said that many of the local officers had perceived notions and prejudiced views of illegal immigrants before becoming officers. “Even some of Arizona's law enforcement executives have said this law is wrong-headed”(2). That main focus of the negative views of this bill is the racial profiling that is likely to be used in trying to carry out this bill. The Department of Justice is even expected to challenge the law in court.(1)
My views on this issue go against this bill. There is no good that would come out of how police officers in Arizona are going to carry out this law. This also raises a bad influence for other states as some have already inquire of setting these laws for their own use in other states. SB 1070 is outrageous and I am completely against it, no matter what the significance of it's positives for the country may be.
Resources:
(1) Riccardi, Nicholas. “Thousands in Phoenix protest Arizona’s immigration law,” The Los Angeles Times 29 May 2010: n. p.
(2) Colson, John. “Arizona’s SB-1070, first step down a wrong path,” Aspen Times 20 June 2010: n. p.
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