I agree and feel that this new law is another reason for people to be ignorant and racist towards people of non-Caucasian backgrounds. Creating many conflicts in culture, I think this new law is a way to bring additional prejudice views towards those of Latin, Hispanic, or any kind of Mexican descended individuals. I believe that this conflict involves a goal that can never truly be met because the real goal hidden between the lines is to create hostility and there truly is no way to find and deport all illegal immigrants. This new law also abides by the four assumptions for the orientation of conflict as destruction. Since police are able to go up to any suspected person who they believe to be an illegal immigrant this also it allows for potential disturbance of the peace. It is forcing the social systems to adjust so that those who are living illegally but still living by societies rules should be deported back to their countries instead of letting them live in our “free country.” It is still unclear how destructive and ineffective the confrontations will be however I do feel that since they can create harsh prejudice views towards those from other countries and since they are disciplining those who do not carry their papers with a misdemeanor and those who do not have proper papers with detainment as well as deportation, I feel that it potentially can amount to a very high amount of destruction in the cultures living in Arizona.
Illegal immigration is a difficult topic, in my opinion, to find a solution that would resolve the differences of both the government and those who are legally living in the state of Arizona as well as for those illegally living there. Since those who have come to the United States may have come here to better themselves, their families, or gain better opportunities, I feel that they would not want to leave if they found this here in our country. While those who are living here legally, I feel that they are going to be the most affected since they now need to carry around their papers at all times to avoid being detained and punished in anyways. Although I do not think that it would be difficult for them to carry around their papers, I feel that it is an inconvenience and unnecessary. As for those who are enforcing the laws, I feel that this is a tedious task that also seems inconvenient for them.
How do you feel about this law? Do you think that it is positive or negative?
Archibold, Randal C. "Arizona Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 23 Apr. 2010. Web. 10 June 2010.
I agree with you that this law presents another way for people to be racist to other people who are of non - caucasian decent. I think that it is really sad that people who have immigrated legally might have to carry around their papers all the time just to prove that they have immigrated here legally. I know that today it really it is somewhat necessary due to the terrorism, however I still feel that it is sad.
ReplyDeleteI think this law is terribly negative and it made me sick once I learned about it when it passed through. It appears that since 9/11, racial profiling has become okay in the name of "terrorism." How is a hispanic person walking on the street without their immigration papers supposed to be a threat to our society? Why is it okay to have probable cause be a skin color??? This law takes the US a huge step back from any progress we have made in the name of equality. I understand that illegal immigration is a problem that needs to be dealt with, but this is NOT the answer. This isn't even a band-aid, it's just a terrible, discriminating law that lets racial profiling happen freely. It diverts law officials' attention from other real crimes being committed.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone so far in that racial profiling is a step in the wrong direction. If the US needs to step up its efforts against illegal immigration, this law is not the answer. Racial profiling only perpetuates prejudice and stereotypes of Hispanic people, and this law will do nothing but make Hispanic people the target of unjust police scrutiny and harassment. If there is to be something done about illegal immigration, it should be increased border security or stricter laws for businesses, not a law that directly violates a person's privacy based on their race.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above statements in the sense that it is racial profiling. I do not think it is acceptable to stop and question people on the citizenship based on how they look, talk, or act. I do, however, agree that they should be required to provide citizenship. I do not agree with illegal aliens. I know that we are a great country and provide a lot of freedom that other countries do not have, but if you are going to move here and start a new life, you need to get citizenship. There is no other way around that. I'm not sure about having to carry it with you at all times, but I do think they should be able to prove that they have citizenship within a court of law.
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