Why I Support Arizona's Immigration Law

There probably has not been a piece of legislation in quite a while that has stirred up as much controversy as the Arizona Immigration Law that recently enacted. And people are polarized on their views; people either strongly support, or are strongly opposed to this law.

I support this law. This does not make me a racist. I have nothing against Mexicans, or any other race of people. Some of my best friends at my job are Hispanic. One of my friends at work comes from a family that immigrated from Mexico before my father's parents cam over from Holland. But when his ancestors came to America, they registered and became American Citizens, as my grandparents did when they arrived from Holland. They were Legal aliens And that is what this law is all about. It is not about hating on Mexicans, it is about legal versus illegal immigration. There is a process involved in coming into any country to live and work. And the Arizona law simply is saying, "Hey, if you're here without the proper paperwork, we're going to send you home."

If an American is found in Mexico without proper papers, they could be subject to up to 2 years in prison and of fine of up to 5000 pesos. Being an illegal alien in Mexico is a felony. So why is Arizona's law racist?

In Russia the Visa regime is constantly changing, and if an American is caught not in compliance with these laws he is subject to fines, imprisonment and or deportation. Why shouldn't Arizona be allowed o enforce the laws that the US government has set for immigration?

In China you can be held for up to 10 days before being brought to trial if you are not in compliance with their immigration law. And Japan also has a very tight registration process for non-nationals living in Japan, and if you are not registered, or if you over stay the term for which you are registered, you are subject to deportation.

I feel the Arizona law is simply an attempt to enforce the United States immigration laws. I don't see anyone protest all the immigration laws that the various other countries around the world have, Yet America is supposed to just open its borders and let anyone come in, whether they are registered or not. I have no problem with Mexicans who choose to live in the United States if they apply for visas or citizenship. But if you enter the country illegally and live here without paying taxes, and expect us to educate your children on our tax dollar, please go back to Mexico, where your citizens can pay taxes to send your children to school there.

And please, lest you still think I'm prejudiced against Mexicans, I am opposed to anyone living here without the proper papers. If you find any Dutch folks her without a visa, send their butts back to Holland.

Every country has its immigration laws, a way to keep the country from being over run by people not contributing to the country, but just living off the hard work of others. And every country should have the right to enforce those laws. Three cheers to Arizona for having the guts to enforce our immigration laws.