As the threats our nation change, it is necessary to allow the government to adapt to these threats. In order to keep us safe, I think most people would be willing to give up some rights and freedoms. However, there is a fine line between protecting and dominating citizens. The government should be limited in what extent they can revoke rights and freedoms. I think things should be handled uniquely and with care and responses should be altered to the specific need. That means the government can monitor and maintain our borders, but they cannot demand that everyone show documentation showing they are allowed in the country.
The new immigration law in Arizona is a complete violation of our rights and is racial profiling. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this law challenged in the Supreme Court, and that is overturned as unconstitutional. If we allow this law to remain in the system, it will be the beginning of infringement on our basic rights listed in the Bill of Rights. This will be the beginning of government control of morality and personal choice, a far larger issue than mere citizenship. I would like to point out that in Nazi Germany they had a similar policy of separating a certain ethnic group of people from other Germans, only they made them wear a star. If people were worried about illegal immigrants then the process of becoming a citizen should be reformed. If one ethnic group is required to show proof of citizenship I feel that everyone should as well.
This is a very dangerous issue. I have several climbing buddies who live out near flagstaff and they said its like the great division out there. I could become like a police state. My hope is that federal authorities will step in and intervien.
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