Liberals Tougher on Illegal Immigration or Ice Cream?

Written by: Bryan Ridenour

Almost daily, backlash from Arizona's new immigration law makes headlines. For the past two weeks, liberal sniping aimed at Arizona lawmakers warned the constitutionality of S.B. 1070 begged for a challenge. Now, marching to the drum of the liberal regime, a team of lawyers from the Department of Justice claims that Arizona overstepped its bounds in addressing an issue better suited for the federal government. Though Attorney General Eric Holder expresses his concern about the new law, a recent poll conducted by Pew Research reveals a majority of Americans approve of Arizona's decision and in a recent Rasmussen telephone poll, only 33% disapprove of such a policy. Surprised? Maybe a closer look at the law is in order.

Liberal bureaucrats claim the Arizona law promotes racial profiling and infringes upon the constitutional rights of American citizens. Maybe a first reading of the law warrants their attention. Opponents of the law suggest that the new mandate allows police to stop anyone at any time if they suspect the person to be an illegal immigrant. On the contrary, the law specifically states immigration status can only be questioned if the individual is lawfully stopped for another violation.

Weighing in on the policy, President Obama expressed mounting concerns in April. "Now, suddenly, if you don't have your papers and you took your kid out to get ice cream, you're going to get harassed." According to the new law, sweet tooths dodge harassment, provided they aren't being pulled over or detained for some other illegal infraction. Well, at least for now. Maybe the President's concern foreshadows stronger federal regulation against fudge pop vendors. Unfortunately, the liberal ideology pins greater concern on overeating Americans than on illegal immigration. Possibly, ice cream's fate balances on the precipice of prohibition. After second thoughts, carry proper documentation to Baskin Robbins.

Arizona's governor exhibited great courage, signing into law a strict immigration policy, knowing full well opposition loomed. President Obama calls the new policy “misguided” though the immigration policy mirrors the federal law, with one important exception. The federal government lacks the backbone to enforce and to secure its borders. The state of Arizona is gutsy. It's time for the federal government to man up.