Arizona and immigration myths
The Arizona law is being heard in a San Francisco federal appeals court. I repeat myself endlessly about immigration myths, but they are so pervasive.
From the Los Angeles Times:
John J. Bouma, who represented Arizona in the case, told the court that the border state was suffering from serious crimes committed by illegal immigrants who, once in the country, are never sent back.
Wrong on both counts. First, research shows that undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes. Second, deportations are at an all time high. So they don't commit crimes, but are still deported.
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The defeat of some Racists, Bigots and Extremists : Harry Reid defeats Sharron Angle in Nevada, Tom Tancredo loses the Governorship of Colorado to John Hickenlooper, Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina are defeated by Jerry Brown and Barbara Boxer
Washington Independent
Tancredo, Angle, Whitman Lose After Anti-Illegal Immigration Campaigns
By Elise Foley
November 3, 2010 1:22 AM
http://washingtonindependent.com/102448/tancredo-angle-whitman-lose-after-anti-illegal-immigration-campaigns
Some excerpts :
A few pieces of good news for supporters of a more inclusive immigration policy: Harry Reid beat out Sharron Angle (R), who ran a campaign that relied heavily on anti-illegal immigration rhetoric, and immigration hawk Tom Tancredo lost the race for Colorado governor.
Angle posed a serious threat to Reid, in spite of — or perhaps because of — rhetoric and advertising on immigration that frequently crossed the line into offensive territory, according to Latino groups. Angle claimed Reid supported a number of policies to help illegal immigrants and seemed to be attempting to capitalize on ethnic fears in ads that showed angry-looking Latino men set to dramatic, if untrue, statements.
Tancredo also campaigned largely on immigration policy, accusing his Democratic opponent John Hickenlooper of supporting “sanctuary city” policies that allowed illegal immigrants to stay in the country and threaten American lives. Hickenlooper won the election.
Raciality.com
Vicente Duque
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