In the fight over Arizona's immigration law, everybody loses

Arizona's immigration law was never going to solve the problem of illegal immigration. That is not its purpose. Instead it is an invitation to a shootout in which there will be no winners. It is more of a provocation than an attempt to enact policy, and as a protest against Washington's failure to fix a broken immigration system, it resonates. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jul 31, 2010 - 9:10 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Jul 31, 2010 - 10:31 AM PDT

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Sirajul Islam
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by Sirajul Islam - Aug. 1, 2010

This story puts in the perspective of Arizona immigration law, and I'm sure Roberto Suro gives us the message what he wrote in the first para of the story. Many actions, many actors, and the question remains the question.

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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Jul. 31, 2010

Thoughtful perspective on the impact of Arizona's immigration law on American politics. This in-depth opinion presents a lucid and well-reasoned overview about the root causes of the frustration that led Arizona to defy the federal government -- and the likely consequences of this escalating conflict between opposing sides on this heated issue. Insightful and informative, highly recommended.

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Jul. 31, 2010
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Preston Watts
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by Preston Watts - Aug. 6, 2010

This is typical of modern journalistic propaganda. The Arizona law was passed to help enforce federal laws. Robert Suro is fully aware what people want is the federal government to enforce the law not change it. Reforming immigration law would be an exercise in futility. An open border is all that the Democrats or Republicans in office will except. The American people believe an open border with Mexico would put an end to the middle class in both countries and therefor won't except it. There will be some kind of "immigration reform" it will not differ from the 1986 version in any meaningful way and will not be enforced. This process has been repeated on a 20 year cycle since the Mexican American war and will only stop when ... More »

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