http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/03/mexicos-illegals-laws-tougher-than-arizonas/
Is the state of Arizona interfering with federal governments duty to handle immigration? Yes, and some are even referring to it as a "cry of frustration." I would have to agree. The arguments and pointing of fingers Arizona is doing is the reason why President Obama calls it an example of "irresponsibility" by the state. Representative Steve King of Iowa says how can Mexico's President Felipe Calderon not be in agreement when his laws against illegal immigration are far worse. Is Mr. King really upset because we are not at the same standard as Mexico? There is however, a great argument of a bill passed in 1998, that if your employer has "reasonable suspicion" that you are under the influence then they are legally protected to ask you for a urine sample. The argument made with this example is why it hasn't been challenged when this is what Arizona is doing. I don't know about you, but when I'm drunk I'm a complete opposite person of who I am sober. I'm sure everyone would say they have more then suspicion of me being under the influence and I would understand. However, if I were to be pulled over for a routine traffic stop and the officer takes a good look at my name, skin color, and spanish accent and now have a "reasonable suspicion" that I'm an illegal immigrant then now I feel striped of my human rights. I don't believe it's right for immigrants to live in any country illegally but I don't agree in the unethical way Arizona wants to address the issue.
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