Arizona considers racial profiling in schools, HB 1070 requires reporting children of undocumented workers!

Senator Russell Pearce SB 1097

Drunk with the headlines, Republican Senator Russell Pearce has come up with a ‘one better’ than HB 1070 which condones racial profiling.  Now, Russell wants to go after the children of undocumented aliens.  SB 1097 would require reporting the number of undocumented children  in the school and the ‘economic impact’ they have on the system.  Failure to report could cost the school it’s funding!

Senator Russell Pearce smiles as he contemplates the tears on the faces of children of undocumented workers when they are denied a grade school education

The tactic Russell Pearce proposes has been used for years by parents in divorce court.  The wife won’t let dad see the kids unless he ponies up for child support and a large hunk of the marital estate.  Dad demands custody of the children until mom gets real on the money part.  No one is looking out for the best interests of the children.  While there are a thousand versions of marital ping-pong, it is the dirtiest pool one can play in the law.

The fool Senator Pearce has merely moved marital dirty pool into the schools.  His ugly SB 1097 will intimidate undocumented families while manipulating school administrators.  Either the school goes along with denying education to the children of undocumented aliens who had no choice in coming to this country, or the state of Arizona will deny funding for the rest of the student population.

What bullies fail to see is, no one takes their side.  Senator Pearce is playing the role of a fool by getting his mug in the headlines once again.  He is putting the Republican party nation-wide at risk of another crushing defeat in November.  It is well known the hate laws being passed in Arizona are along party lines, Republicans for HB 1070 racial profiling, Democrats against HB 1070.  One can presume Republicans in other states share similar sentiments. 

Of course, Teddy Tan, I mean right wing Ted Tancredo weighed in on the proposed Arizona law, insisting we need to measure the cost of educating innocent children of undocumented immigrants.  He has not mentioned how to monitor the cost of sending un-educated young adults to prison when they are forced into poverty and lives of crime.  Republicans secretly breathed a great sign of relief after Teddy Tan Tancredo left the House congressional seat for Colorado years ago.   His extreme views and insistence in robbing Republican headlines cost the party dearly and current Republicans hope to silence this fruit cake.

Fools don’t lift their heads up to see what is going on around them.  Thousands of organizations are announcing boycotts of Arizona.  Conventions are cancelling.  There is a move to cancel the 2011 All Stars game to be held in Phoenix.   While the fool Russell Pearce does not care what happens in his state, Republican senates in other states considering a copy-cat HB 1070 racial profiling law must be having second thoughts.  Pearce and his cronies are making allies for the pro-reform immigration movement more than any other single person or organization in the United State of America could.  They are making enemies for Republicans nationwide more than any candidate could and SB 1097 is just another nail in the coffin.

Now is a good time to order your free Arizona travel guide as it costs the state of Arizona money to print and send out, could affect the budget for the Arizona Tourist Board and some of us will be traveling to the State to protest ugly laws!

We must assist Arizona in defeating Republican senators and Republican governor Jan Brewer in the November elections.  While the fool Republican Senator Russell Pearce and his buddies are moving full speed ahead on SB 1097 in the Arizona Senate as reported in Zimvi.com, the Arizona House has wisely tabled the bill pending the outcome of the November elections.  The House understands the power of the Latino voting base along with those who stand up against injustice.

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Tea Party opposes border security “Congressman” Tom Tancredo backs right wing group

Mis-characterization places

border patrol officers at risk

     The name sounds cute, Alipac, and the words sound encouraging: Americans For Legal Immigration PAC.  Some of their literature may be confused with that of the Reform Immigration For Amercia by stating it's goal of legalizing immigration.  The reality is, Alipac is nothing more than an ugly front designed to confuse voters and derail border security. 

     The Tea Party mis-characterizes Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) by calling it “Amnesty” after the program supported by Republican President Ronald Reagan in the 1980’s.  The reality is, CIR strengthens the borders starting with it’s very first paragraph.  The Act introduced into the House of Representatives titles HR 4321 states:

“SEC. 101. …(1) the Secretary of Homeland Security should establish a national strategic plan for short-term and long-term border security with improved accountability and transparency in agency functions”

The act further calls for:

• SEC. 112. INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICERS by 5000 by 2014;
• SEC. 113. $1,000,000,000 (that is billion) for IMPROVING PORTS OF ENTRY FOR BORDER SECURITY AND OTHER PURPOSES EACH YEAR FROM 2010 T0 2014;
• SEC. 114. INVENTORY OF PERSONNEL
• SEC. 117. CUSTOMS BORDER PATROL AND BORDER PROTECTION ASSETS.
  

(a) Personal Equipment-

(1) BODY ARMOR- The Secretary shall ensure that every agent is issued high-quality body armor that is appropriate for the climate and risks faced by the agent. (2) WEAPONS- The Secretary shall ensure that agents are equipped with weapons that are reliable and effective to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and innocent third parties from the threats posed by armed criminals.
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  The radical thinking of the Tea Party and apostles of the Tancredo mentality will deny increased U.S. border security and adequate armaments to our border patrol.  Such conservative thinking could actually cost lives.  It is sad to note, white supremacist groups including the Vinelanders Social Club and anti-semites now support this fringe group called Alipac.
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  Meanwhile, “Congressman” Tancredo thinks the solution is to militarize the border.  Gun advocates and the NRA beware.  The military is not partial to armed citizens. 
  Tom Tancredo not trusted by Dick Armey
  The truth is, Tom Tancredo was a congressman but Colorado voted him out of office after he grabbed headlines with radical points of view.  The Tea Party continues in it’s mischaracterizations by using "Congressman" Tancredo as their draw card for events.  As an indication to his extremist point of view, Tancredo ripped John McCain as a Liberal
  Frankly, I give most tea party members more credit than that.  I hope they can tell the difference between an active member of congress and an extremist with a point of view so radical it cost him his seat in the legislature.
  Reform Immigration For America (RIFA) and the Comprehensive Immigration Bill introduced by Senator Luis Gutierrez solves border security and at the same time provides a solution to the millions of undocumented workers who are in the U.S.  It is far from amnesty and allows a path to legalization only after payment of a hefty fine and a background check.  The process will take many years to complete.
  Republicans who support Tancredo and his Tea Party will have a tough battle when re-election rolls around.  Most Republicans breathed a deep sigh when Tancredo was voted out of office.  Republican Dick Armey Recently called Tancredo a destructive voice.
  CIR needs your immediate support.  Don’t put a border patrol
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  agent’s life at risk for the sake of conservative talk radio.  Contact your senator and representatives to support the law. 
  One senator whose voice has been silent on immigration issues is Colorado Democratic Senator Mark Udall.  His lack of leadership leaves Colorado out of the immigration discussion and is disconcerting.  A fair portion of his voting base is Latino.
  Suffice it to say, his silence will likely cost him votes.  You can voice your opinion to Senator Udall by calling 877-768-3255.  email comments here