SB1070

Some might think it nice when our local state issues make national news.  Some might also think it offensive.  I for one get a little upset at being labeled as a racist in community boards just because I am identified as being from Arizona.  Like so many of our social issues fueled by media coverage, your average person will tend to take a stand on things without educating themselves on the entire issue.  I am as guilty on this as anyone else.  As with any other issue, there are pro's and con's to this issue.  I do wish people would remember that Arizona citizens have not had a chance to vote on this, as it was passed by our state officials without a public vote.  So please keep in mind that small fact before labeling someone as a racist without even asking their views.

Immigration is a concern to us as a country and in an age of terrorism, border control is something that we need to be concerned with.  I think that with an issue as volatile as immigration and with such far reaching implications, especially with respect to human rights, that our Federal government needs to be involved.  However, voters should have their voices heard, because this is one of the benefits provided by our constitution.  Maybe it's time that our Senators and Congressman started holding more public forums and hearing from their constituents on their feelings on immigration and what should be done as a country instead of letting the hot heads paint our portraits in the media.