Danny
01-26-2005, 10:09 PM
It's Called Democracy: Arizona's Message to America's Elected Officials
By Rep. Tom Tancredo
Jan 26, 2005, 13:45
Over the vehement opposition of the entire Arizona political establishment, on November 2nd Arizona adopted Proposition 200 by a decisive 56% to 44% vote. The Governor, both US Senators, most of Arizona's congressional delegation, the Catholic Church, the Chamber of Commerce, public employee labor unions, major Latino organizations and most of the state's daily newspapers opposed it. Yet, despite this juggernaut of criticism, the people of Arizona adopted it.
The success of Proposition 200 has sent shock waves across the country, and several states are now considering similar ballot initiatives. But the message is broader and deeper than merely the protection of taxpayers from welfare fraud.
Citizens want something done about illegal immigration and they are tired of excuses and cute sloganeering. It is true that the federal government has primary responsibility for border control, and it needs to start taking that job seriously. But state taxpayers are the ones most directly affected by the massive flow of illegal aliens, now estimated at three million each year entering our country, and officials need to start enforcing state laws as well.
More (http://magic-city-news.com/article_2884.shtml)
By Rep. Tom Tancredo
Jan 26, 2005, 13:45
Over the vehement opposition of the entire Arizona political establishment, on November 2nd Arizona adopted Proposition 200 by a decisive 56% to 44% vote. The Governor, both US Senators, most of Arizona's congressional delegation, the Catholic Church, the Chamber of Commerce, public employee labor unions, major Latino organizations and most of the state's daily newspapers opposed it. Yet, despite this juggernaut of criticism, the people of Arizona adopted it.
The success of Proposition 200 has sent shock waves across the country, and several states are now considering similar ballot initiatives. But the message is broader and deeper than merely the protection of taxpayers from welfare fraud.
Citizens want something done about illegal immigration and they are tired of excuses and cute sloganeering. It is true that the federal government has primary responsibility for border control, and it needs to start taking that job seriously. But state taxpayers are the ones most directly affected by the massive flow of illegal aliens, now estimated at three million each year entering our country, and officials need to start enforcing state laws as well.
More (http://magic-city-news.com/article_2884.shtml)