Saturday, September 25, 2010
Class Discussion Recap Amer. Gov't
The class discussion on the Arizona Bill 1070 was very inciteful, and I've learned a lot of valuable information and heard and expressed some valid points, on both sides. I believe the discussion opened many peoples eyes to the way more people think about this situation, and it has opened my perspective on how immigrants may live or feel about their situation. I still stand on my position as an approving side of the bill, however it was very educational and eye opening. These discussion are important because it gets people s chance to voice their oppinions, maybe something they don't usually get the chance to do. The discussions got off topic at some points but they showed true emotion which reveals a passion for the subject. Some points in my oppinion were not valid, in the fact that I didn't agree as a result of my place on the bill. However I appreciated everyones honesty.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
SB 1070 Supporters and White Supremacists Raise $3.6 Million for Legal Costs
http://immigration.change.org/blog/view/sb_1070_supporters_and_white_supremacists_raise_36_million_for_legal_costs
By: Danny Rangel
"Since the passage of the now infamous SB 1070 in Arizona last April, about 41,000 people from across the nation, in every state in the union and Puerto Rico, have put together $3.6 million to ensure the survival of racial profiling.
According to a report by the Christian Science Monitor, the state of Arizona has withdrawn $440,000 from the legal defense fund so far. But the governor will soon have to revisit the fund's millions, because that 400K went to only the last days of May and the month of June.
It is uncertain whether Governor Brewer will eventually run out of private funding for the state's growing legal costs, but considering the impassioned nature of the fund's contributors, anything is possible. The largest contributor to the fund comes in the form of a Wyoming tycoon named Timothy Mellon, who contributed a whopping $1.5 million. The next largest contribution is quite a few steps down at $5,000.
Other contributors to the fund range from disgruntled Arizona residents, bizarrely zealous New Englanders, and disturbingly influential hate groups. According to a report by Time Magazine, more Arizonans contribute to the fund than anyone else in the country, which shouldn't be surprising. However, in terms of actual dollars, the rest of the country actually contributes far more. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, hate groups have lined up in defense of SB 1070, contributing to the state's fund in earnest. White supremacist party American Third Position, whose official mission is to "represent the political interests of White Americans," contributed to the fund, along with white nationalist forum stormfront.org.
In addition to Brewer's legal defense, some have been contributing to Arizona's other famous anti-immigrant enforcer. Robert Acheson of Dixfield, Maine, a tiny enclave 2,800 miles away from the southern border and boasting a white population of over 98% with a Hispanic population of 0.3%, contributed to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's re-election campaign. Why would a citizen of Maine who has no affiliation with any political organizations in Arizona, has never stepped foot in Arizona, and whose hometown has a Hispanic population he can count off with his fingers contribute to one of the most controversial figures in America's immigration debate?"
Support groups and people that are for the bill join forces and raise funds to support the bill. They are basically investing time and money into the concens of their fellow white people. This money is used to enforce this bill by the stopping of illegal immigrants, and ultimately racial profiling as well. This has been a huge anti-immigrant movement that has caught the attention of many.
By: Danny Rangel
"Since the passage of the now infamous SB 1070 in Arizona last April, about 41,000 people from across the nation, in every state in the union and Puerto Rico, have put together $3.6 million to ensure the survival of racial profiling.
According to a report by the Christian Science Monitor, the state of Arizona has withdrawn $440,000 from the legal defense fund so far. But the governor will soon have to revisit the fund's millions, because that 400K went to only the last days of May and the month of June.
It is uncertain whether Governor Brewer will eventually run out of private funding for the state's growing legal costs, but considering the impassioned nature of the fund's contributors, anything is possible. The largest contributor to the fund comes in the form of a Wyoming tycoon named Timothy Mellon, who contributed a whopping $1.5 million. The next largest contribution is quite a few steps down at $5,000.
Other contributors to the fund range from disgruntled Arizona residents, bizarrely zealous New Englanders, and disturbingly influential hate groups. According to a report by Time Magazine, more Arizonans contribute to the fund than anyone else in the country, which shouldn't be surprising. However, in terms of actual dollars, the rest of the country actually contributes far more. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, hate groups have lined up in defense of SB 1070, contributing to the state's fund in earnest. White supremacist party American Third Position, whose official mission is to "represent the political interests of White Americans," contributed to the fund, along with white nationalist forum stormfront.org.
In addition to Brewer's legal defense, some have been contributing to Arizona's other famous anti-immigrant enforcer. Robert Acheson of Dixfield, Maine, a tiny enclave 2,800 miles away from the southern border and boasting a white population of over 98% with a Hispanic population of 0.3%, contributed to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's re-election campaign. Why would a citizen of Maine who has no affiliation with any political organizations in Arizona, has never stepped foot in Arizona, and whose hometown has a Hispanic population he can count off with his fingers contribute to one of the most controversial figures in America's immigration debate?"
Support groups and people that are for the bill join forces and raise funds to support the bill. They are basically investing time and money into the concens of their fellow white people. This money is used to enforce this bill by the stopping of illegal immigrants, and ultimately racial profiling as well. This has been a huge anti-immigrant movement that has caught the attention of many.
Monday, September 13, 2010
ARIZONA Senate Bill 1070
http://immigration.about.com/od/immigrationlawandpolicy/a/SenateBill1070.htm
By: Jennifer McFadyen
"On April 23, 2010 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law. The controversial bill gives Arizona law enforcement the authority to stop people whom officers have "reasonable suspicion" of being in the country illegally, detain these individuals while verifying immigration status, and arrest undocumented immigrants for transfer to ICE custody. The bill, also known as the "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act" also makes it a crime to be in the state illegally and to provide transportation to someone you know is undocumented."
When it comes to this topic, I have such a hard time "picking sides" because I would be considered to be in a neutral state of mind being that I can see the pros and cons in this issue and agree with them both equally. However, my problem with this, as said in the cited source above is that of racial profling and the absorbtion of valuable security time of police officers in Arizona. This law could totally destract the the whole process of fighting crime because it loses its central focus. It was also argued that the immigrants have helped shape this country into what it is today and continues to make stronger due to their labor. Nevertheless, on the opposing side the arguments, in my views are just as strong. The central idea of this opposition is that the illegals are in fact hurting the economy rather than helping it grow stronger. How these sides came up with the exact opposite of an argument I do not know but I can use common knowledge to conclude that they both have valid points, which is why I have such a hard time choosing the exact "right answer" on this particular problem.
By: Jennifer McFadyen
"On April 23, 2010 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law. The controversial bill gives Arizona law enforcement the authority to stop people whom officers have "reasonable suspicion" of being in the country illegally, detain these individuals while verifying immigration status, and arrest undocumented immigrants for transfer to ICE custody. The bill, also known as the "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act" also makes it a crime to be in the state illegally and to provide transportation to someone you know is undocumented."
When it comes to this topic, I have such a hard time "picking sides" because I would be considered to be in a neutral state of mind being that I can see the pros and cons in this issue and agree with them both equally. However, my problem with this, as said in the cited source above is that of racial profling and the absorbtion of valuable security time of police officers in Arizona. This law could totally destract the the whole process of fighting crime because it loses its central focus. It was also argued that the immigrants have helped shape this country into what it is today and continues to make stronger due to their labor. Nevertheless, on the opposing side the arguments, in my views are just as strong. The central idea of this opposition is that the illegals are in fact hurting the economy rather than helping it grow stronger. How these sides came up with the exact opposite of an argument I do not know but I can use common knowledge to conclude that they both have valid points, which is why I have such a hard time choosing the exact "right answer" on this particular problem.
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