Thousands rally in favor of Arizona immigration law
PHOENIX - On Saturday, nearly 2,000 people gathered from around the country at the Arizona State Capitol in support of Arizona's new immigration law.
"It's a grassroots effort that really took off," Daniel Smeriglio, one of the people behind the march said Friday.
Since Senate Bill 1070 passed in late April, protests and marches have been almost a daily occurance.
The law requires that police conducting traffic stops or questioning people about possible legal violations ask them about their immigration status if there is "reasonable suspicion" that they're in the country illegally.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders kicked off the downtown Phoenix rally off around by riding in a procession around the Capitol. Supporters waved American flags and some carried signs that read "What part of illegal don't they understand?"
"Arizona is doing what America should be doing," said John Anderson who came from Illinois for the event.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, perhaps best known for his efforts targeting illegal immigrants, drew loud chants of "Joe, Joe, Joe!" from the crowd.
One man yelled to him: "We've got your back, Joe!"
Arpaio praised lawmakers for passing the law and reiterated that he'll lock up as many illegal immigrants as his deputies can arrest.
"We'll put tents from here to Mexico," he told the crowd, referring to his famed Tent City, a section of the county jail where all inmates are housed in surplus military tents.
Former Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado and GOP state Sen. Russell Pearce of Mesa, the author of the law that is set to go into effect July 29, also spoke at the rally.
What constitutes a "reasonable suspicion" that the person entered the country illegally?
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace
What constitutes a "reasonable suspicion" that the person entered the country illegally?
Ever been through US Customs?
They profile.
People can read people very well.
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Why do I find it as no surprise that you wouldn't know the answer
I DO know the answer and the sooner you figure that out the better for your blood pressure.
Your ego I can't help you with...
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace
(W_C)Why do I find it as no surprise that you wouldn't know the answer
(war)I DO know the answer
OK asshole, then I've established that you ask questions you THINK you already know the answer to.
Step up to the plate, noballs. You say you know the answer to a question you've asked others. (Why would you do that? I'll let others decide.)
Tell us all, since you've stated you know the answer even though you've asked others for an answer, "What constitutes a "reasonable suspicion" that the person entered the country illegally?"
(sneakypete)DID Palin say or write these things or not?
(Mad Dog's reply) I don't know or F ing care. Pete, MD doesn't care what she says, he'll support her no matter what.