Using specific evidence to support your arguments, are you for or against Arizona SB 1070?
Arizona's Senate Bill 1070 which allows police officials to question anyone if they have 'reasonable suspicion' that a person is an illegal immigrant has become very controversial. As the federal government has failed to regulate immigration in the nation, states, in this case Arizona, have decided to take action. Supporters of the bill believe that illegal immigration is "associated with an increase in violent crime and flood of drugs in the state." (Stopa, 2010) This is having a negative economic impact in the state of Arizona and on the population. Governor Jan Brewer stated that this law will cause a decrease in Arizona's crime rates.
However, this issue is dividing the country. Personally I am against Senate Bill 1070. This bill, if enforced as a law, will "foster an environment of fear and paranoia among [immigrants] whether they are in the country legally or not." (Grinberg, 2010) The only thing this bill is doing is tearing families apart. This fear "will increase public health issues and make them worse for women and children who might be too scared of being deported to go to the hospital or to police if something happens to them." (Grinberg, 2010) This will make the people fear and distrust the government that they had once viewed as a government that protected their rights.
Works Cited:
Michael Stopa. "Why the Arizona immigration law makes sense here, too." Boston Globe. 15 Jun 2010, US National Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 12 Jul 2010.
Emanuella Grinberg."Arizona students speak out on immigration law" CNN.com. Apr 30 2010.Web. 13 Jul 2010.
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