September 02, 2004

"Follow the money"

As previously discussed, those opposed to the Protect Arizona Now initiative are switching tactics and front groups. The article "Foes of immigration bill shift attack" gives more information:

Steve Roman, a spokesman for the groups organizing to oppose the measure, said Wednesday that Arizonans are unaware of the unintended consequences if the measure is approved. At the very least, he said, it will lead to lawsuits as the courts try to figure out exactly what state and local governments -- and their employees -- need to do to comply with the new laws...

...Roman painted a potentially darker picture of Arizona after Proposition 200.

He said that will range from many state residents having to get new driver licenses to have ready proof of citizenship to paramedics refusing to provide first aid at automobile accidents to those who cannot show they are here legally...

One potential way to counter things like this is to ask why these groups are opposed to PAN. Could there be, oh I dunno, money involved? And, is it right that some people would seek to profit from illegal behavior?

Posted to Immigration2004 at September 2, 2004 12:40 PM

Comments

Could there be power involved? If the people can be pushed into accepting an anti-majority form of government, would there be more power in that state of affairs, for officials? Or, follow the money, and determine if, the larger the share of the population outside the net taxpayer category becomes, the more support there will be for taxation and power for officials and the businesses which depend on government.

Posted by: John S Bolton at September 3, 2004 12:52 AM