Blog #8

In Jason’s blog, “Arizona…Really?” shared some interesting views that I definitely agree with. I do believe that the new Arizona law is a legalized form of “racial profiling” and in no way do I support such harassment but in all honesty, I must say, “about time” some other ethnic groups begin to feel the pain that African Americans have been feeling for ages. African Americans, particularly males have been charged with the crime that we call, “Driving While Black.” Jason stated, “Look, there’s a person with brown skin, let’s see if he is legal?” Well our culture gets, “Look, there’s a black guy, let’s stop him just for the hell of it.”

Jason makes a strong point of asking if our economy will survive long. That’s a good though provoking question. In all honesty, even though I am African American, any type of service that I need; car repairs, yard maintenance, home repairs, moving services, I look for Hispanics to do the job. I never know whether they are illegal or not and don’t ask. I know that I will get outstanding service at a reasonable price. I do know that illegal immigrants do a lot of jobs that we don’t want to do so in to personally answer your question; I think that there would be a difference without the services of illegal immigrants. But, something does need to be done about border patrol.

One thing that has always baffled me is the ability to properly secure the borders. What private deal did President Bush and the President of Mexico make behind closed doors; some sort of kick back for allowing passage of illegal immigrants? I truly believe that if the government really wanted to do something about the issue, they would. I’m not talking about this crazy law either.

Jason stated that he doesn’t think that Texas will make the same mistake. Well, I found out about this law because I heard bits and pieces on the news that Texas is actually considering it. After hearing what the news said, I goggled up Arizona to see what this new fuss was all about. I was amazed when I read about it.

In conclusion, I definitely do not agree with the new law and understand the views expressed in Jason’s blog, but to you, Jason, all I can say is, don’t be surprised to find that Texas may one day be on the band wagon.

Chantell