Are Mexican's playing the "racial card" about the AZ law?

One reason many Hispanic Americans object to the AZ law may be that they do not believe they should have to carry their birth certificate with them at all to avoid arrest and deportation (despite being US citizens) if they - for instance - file a police report against someone who commits a hate crime against them. They quite probably also find it offensive that they can be pulled over for speaking Spanish or looking Hispanic. I don't blame them. This is not an apartheid state, and ought not be.

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The law specifies that having an Arizona driver's license (which, under the Real ID Act, now takes a showing of legal status to get) is sufficient evidence of legal status, along with some other documents. Also note that legal immigrants are required to carry proof of status under FEDERAL law and have been for more than 40 years.

Q1: yes, but not only Mexicans, other possible target groups are as well,

Q2: Economic growth with Mexico, the better job opportunities Mexicans Have the less immigration we will have, is that simple, they come here for purely and entirely Economic reasons. it certainly isn't the weather. :) this will decrease immigration for once. Have a better legal immigration system, the current visa schemes that we have are ridiculous and do not reflect the actual needs the country has.

In other words, If we created a visa for Low skilled workers to come in temporarily againts having to risk their lives to go to the US, what do you think they will choose? if the legal system works, then there would be no need for fences.

There are always the ones that will try to break the law but thats just part of the game.

I am a Mexican/U.S citizen and I can tell you that I could care less if those kids wore the U.S flag during the 5th of May, after all, this holiday is a concoction of the U.S consumer society and not the Mexican country. If you don't believe me then I ask you to take a look at all the tortilla chip/salsa/beer promotional at your local supermarket.

Second, the passing of this law can never be as black and white as you would like it to be because of the simple fact that the history between these two countries will forever be a factor. I was an illegal immigrant until I received my citizenship went to college received my degree and then decided to go back and work on my Masters in history. With that said, I would suggest you pick up a book or do some research and learn about the history between our two country's, specifically the industrial and labor history in the 20th century. You will see that American business men have made their way into Mexico exploited its citizens made their money and left that economy in shambles, how would feel if you were treated like second class citizens in your own country. Take a look at how American businessmen are moving their businesses across the border to exploit workers for **** on the dollar and you tell me where is the honor in that. The Mexican has and will always be looked as a criminal here and in his own country, only to be wanted because of their expandability and labor. Much like the May 5th holiday the U.S country uses for its commercial purposes (let's use what we can of the Mexican and discard the rest), this law is a direct spit on the face to all those people who have been used to make sure people like you get their cars washed, fruits picked, dishes washed, and have enough greens to your salad. You reap what you sow, and I am thankful for the education I have received and I will forever use it to fight these blatant injustices.

Also, for those of you who think that history has no place within in this discussion, I would beg to differ.

If, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Haiti, Paupa New Guinea were within crawling distance would you feel the same about immigration, legal or not? We already got enough of that rich culture, Detroit, St, Louis, Baltimore, Oakland ETC.

Absolutely. There is no moral or legal recourse against Arizona's new law, so playing the "race card" is the only option left for illegal immigration supporters. This comes right out of Saul Alinski's "Rules for Radicals" playbook. Moreover, the recent knee-jerk by the media shows that their situation is ultimately becoming desperate.

I truly believe that the end is near for these people.

Pray for our country and for our leaders.

United We Stand.

One reason many Hispanic Americans object to the AZ law may be that they do not believe they should have to carry their birth certificate with them at all to avoid arrest and deportation (despite being US citizens) if they - for instance - file a police report against someone who commits a hate crime against them. They quite probably also find it offensive that they can be pulled over for speaking Spanish or looking Hispanic. I don't blame them. This is not an apartheid state, and ought not be.

yes, this is their biggest excuse for all the crimes these illegals commit! It doesn't work because all races of Americans want the laws enforced on these criminal invaders.

I want to know why they are using hispanic illegals and drugs in the same sentance. If you just look at the word illegals, it's not just hispanics.. If you look at the word drugs, its not just hespanics either.

Yes illegal trespassers are doing that.

Yes I agree 100% that trespassers should be prosecuted in all 50 states AND that their family must pay for the return of them to mexico and not to release them until the bill is paid in full. This will include all jail time expenses so there is not one penny charged to the American tax payers..........

For future reference, Mexican isn't a race.