The much publicized immigration bill here in Arizona is seemingly taking on a life of its own now. Arizona is now in the media crosshairs nationwide and the range of opinion has been fascinating.
Perhaps an interesting manifestation of these wade ranging views are reflected in this recent Gallup poll. From the Arizona Republic:
“Eight in 10 Americans are concerned that illegal immigrants burden schools, hospitals and other government services, and 77 percent worry that they drive down wages, the poll finds.
Yet 77 percent are concerned that stricter laws would mean illegal immigrants and their families who have lived productively in the USA for years would be forced to leave.”
Cities from Boston to San Francisco want to boycott Arizona, and the Mayor of Phoenix has said publicly that he will do what he can, either as mayor or as a citizen, to stop the bill from being enacted.
If the temporary tax increase is approved in a few weeks it’s nearly certain the Legislature will convene for a special session to address the Speaker’s jobs bill. Perhaps further clarifications and tweaks will be added to SB 1070.
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I think it's weird to hear that 77 percent of people think that illegal immigrants are hurting our society yet they would feel bad if they had to leave? That doesn't make any sense to me! I personally feel that something needs to be done about illegal immigration now! That being said I am completely against SB 1070. I've read bits and pieces of it and I found a lot of contradictions that didn't make any sense. From what I've been hearing, it seems that many local officials are against the bill. My question then is how did it pass in the first place if so many people are speaking out against this bill??
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