I have to tell you, it has been an interesting political week in AZ. This week AZ passed a sweeping immigration enforcement law. A law that proves the “silent majority” is reclaiming the nation. A law that is as controversial as it is needed. Well, the law is not controversial, but it is under great contention here in Arizona; so much contention that (out of the ACORN books of deceptive practices) schools in Los Angeles have bussed students into Phoenix to make the protests appear larger than they actually are.

But, we have to look at this for what it is. The protests are based on the state being forced to develop a state law to enforce laws that the federal government has deliberately ignored over the years. Now that a state has clearly parted ways with the federal government’s lack of desire to not only enforce laws, but secure the border; in even in spite of national security issues.

See video footage on how easy it is to enter Arizona from Mexico here.

When I was stationed in Yuma, as the medical department senior enlisted leader, I was called out to remote fence lines on several occasions where bodies had been discovered of illegals seeking entry to the nation. On several of these trips Muslim prayer rugs were discovered; the incidents, all reported to the DHS have resulted in the same lack of action – a porous border that threatens the lives of illegals not up to making the arduous journey and lives of Americans at the hands of Islamofascists that after years of training in Middle Eastern deserts, can easily make the unhindered trek into the country from Mexico. Arizona decided that enough is enough and national security and the economy are more important than perceived Liberal political correctness. For this Arizona is criticized for doing the right thing.

The ACLU and others have protested and swore to sue Arizona for the bill. Their emotive followers have not once made mention how this bill will save lives; not once! Not once have they even considered that aspect of it. What they have set their sights on in a single provision within the bill that states local police authorities will have the ability to inquire about citizenship. In Arizona, the overwhelming majority in the state illegally are Mexicans and the Liberal leap in logic that has been made is “if you look Mexican, you will stopped randomly by police asked for proof of citizenship” – racial profiling. Not mentioned in this argument is what the bill goes on further to say. The bill clearly states that law enforcement personnel cannot stop a person based on race alone, but need “reasonable suspicion.” Nor is it mentioned that in addition to the bill was an executive order mandating training of all law enforcement before enacting the bill with the specific intent of ensuring civil rights violations would not be made as Arizona moves to secure the state, stabilize the economy, while making both the state and nation safer!

What has happened here in Arizona is the same thing that plagues the nation; leaps in Liberal logic where assumptions are made long before any attempts to self educate are made. The Liberal media is listened to and supported for not telling the whole truth and thus emotively driven protesters stand in long hot demonstration lines, take multiple hour bus trips and lose money for leaving work – all due to ignorance.

Moreover, race is yet again used as the motivating factor! Conservative writers that have not read the bill, have given a new depth to the argument; constitutionalism - a word now echoed from the mouth of a president who deliberately ignored the constitution in passing health care reform and is on record for saying he does not even like the constitution because it is too limiting to him. The arguments are laden in hypocrisy and fueled by ignorance. This all because people insist that not enforcing federal law is the way to go. This all because not improving the safety of our nation by securing our border is the right thing to do.

Those in opposition to this have very interesting things to say. Excerpts from the comments left on my last article:

Entry: S.B. 1070 Is Now State Law
Posted/Updated: 04/23/2010 06:17 PM
mike newmann - This is just wrong. This is a racist law, the immigrant community does no harm to others

Entry: S.B. 1070 Is Now State Law
Posted/Updated: 04/23/2010 06:29 PM
Mexican-American Teacher - Arizona will be safer from what? Mexican terrorist attacks? Come on! This law is not only unconstitutional its plain out outrageous and ridiculous. If you want to secure the borders, increase the border patrol. This law will only waste our tax dollars. How ironic! They will use my own tax money to stop people like me, (BROWN)! As for Joe Arpaio’s comments on channel 3 regarding this bill: I highly doubt that any “Patriotic American” will be willing to take jobs held by current illegal immigrants. I just can’t picture white supremacists getting off their asses to work the fields of Arizona like my grandparents once worked the fields of California.

Entry: S.B. 1070 Is Now State Law
Posted/Updated: 04/23/2010 06:37 PM
brown power - she had to be white fkin racist people man

Entry: S.B. 1070 Is Now State Law
Posted/Updated: 04/23/2010 06:37 PM
Sergio - I feel that the state of Arizona is blaming the immigrants for the fact that the state is dead broke. Seriously think about it, unemployment rates may be high, but the Latino community in the state is a great contributor to the state's economy. I'm still in awe, wow. I could definitely agree with many of you: Today, I feel ashamed to be a resident in Arizona.

I could go on, but you get the idea. Defended in these positions “are not” enforcing federal immigration laws that date back to 1875. One commenter stated that Arizona was once Mexican territory and the people should have free passage. I once owned a house in San Diego, but it is unlawful to sneak in through the window, make myself dinner and crash on the couch – if you want it, don’t sell it! Another commenter said schools and businesses will close behind this measure. Schools and businesses ARE closing and in part because of monies lost to not enforcing such federal where billions of state dollars are lost in supporting, providing medical services and educating those here illegally. Excuse after excuse is made to NOT enforce laws with no consideration to how this problem has contributed to the dire straits we are currently in – none. The resistance to this is solely to support the continuation of doing what is wrong, lawfully immoral and a threat to the American way of life while compromising national security.

Annie and I had a discussion on my Facebook page about this. Her concern was that she, as a weekend gardener would be “targeted” by law enforcement because her work vehicle is an older model van and she is Mexican. Annie will be glad to know that under the provisions of this bill, she will not be stopped for the reasons that have so stereotypically embroiled debate when a state decides to do what is best for both its residence and the nation.

What we have to remember here is that America is quickly losing Americanism do to the Liberal insistence that America is bad because it is unique. America is the only nation in the world born of direct intent and not out of internal tyranny, fraud, or by mistake. Embraced today is “reform” of this that and the other thing; the whole time forgetting that if you consistently enforce first, you do not later have to reform with the intent of never returning to what should have been enforced to begin with! In 1986 an amnesty program was passed thinking the program would curtail illegal immigration. It in turn only enabled further illegal immigration which has devastated the American economy. When we deliberately do wrong, it becomes difficult to return to higher standards and higher values. The resistance to this is the objection to the return of a better America because it demands more of its citizens. It demands responsibility. It demands accountability. Those who wish to not meet the higher standard actually wish not be responsible for meeting the higher standard and not be held accountable for the outcome; they then object. It is easier for many to strive to meet a lower standard – even when that lower negatively impacts their future and pursuit of happiness. What Arizona has done was stood up to a failing federal government. Oddly, only 33% of Americans feel the nation is currently on the right track with this administration. A state is wise to move in the opposite direction of the Obama administration. Those who object today will be far more than grateful tomorrow! It is a medical myth that growing pains actually exist. It is a reality that growing pains hurt!