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What about American citizens who commit crimes? Should we only let certain ethnicities off the hook? Or should we just stop incarcerating people altogether - so we won't be racist?
If the federal government does not build a prison, or refund the states costs for holding person who commit crimes than this type of a facility would hold those person for a day until federal agents are able to pick them up.
This does not include those who are thought or suspected of being in this country illegally. This type of facility would be used for criminal acts. (fraud, violence, etc).
I really think Utah might of made a mistake by picking this bozo of Cannon... Chaffetz did not have a good reputation among BYU football players when he was a kicker in the 90s
Perhaps Honda could actually take a break from his vacation and fix the broken and misguided immigration system.
Ask yourself this: do you carry your passport or birth certificate with you at all times so you can prove you're here legally? Why not? Is it because you'd never have the need to prove citizenship because of the way you look or sound? How long would YOU be willing to spend in Jason's tent city while you wait for someone to bring your proof of citizenship?
This is nothing but sound bite politics; intended solely to snag a few votes from the uninformed. Illegal immigration is a serious problem and we need serious answers. The resource devoted to create and maintain Jason's tent city would be far better spent toward prevention, enforcement, apprehension and adjudication. Detention is simply not the problem, Jason. But then, Jason isn't interested in solving the problem, he just wants to win an election.
Who knows where the concept came from? Oh yeah, the Maricopa County Sheriff has been using these types of "camps" for lawbreakers who otherwise would be overcrowding Arizona prisons. If we ever (good luck!) decided to enforce immigration laws, those who continue to break the law would need fines followed by prison. And since we cannot fit many more folks into high-security prisons, guess where they would end up for their sentencing? Tent camps. This isn't rocket science.
Politicians, some anyway, and some supporters, are so single minded on the immigration issue, when nuance and diversity might be better handles. What prism to view immigration through? As a business person supposedly impacted or a politician that wants to beat the drum and gain attention.
I love it every time I hear the mantra, illegal immigrants are criminals. I'd like to hear more discussion re how much in taxpayer money has been spent on the war in Iraq; when is a more viable and widespread heath care system going to exist and how will politicians ever jump start the economy (fuel costs, bankruptcy, foreclosure)? Lot's of serious issues bearing down on us.
The unanimously adopted Western Governors Association resolution which was sponsored by Governors Janet Napolitano (AZ-D) and Jon Huntsman, Jr. (UT-R) calls for facilities "to house criminal aliens who have been apprehended and convicted in state criminal justice systems."
Jason agreed with the governors. Honda and Bennion are distorting this for political gain. They should be ashamed of themselves.
The unanimously adopted Western Governors Association resolution which was sponsored by Governors Janet Napolitano (AZ-D) and Jon Huntsman, Jr. (UT-R) calls for facilities "to house criminal aliens who have been apprehended and convicted in state criminal justice systems." In fact, the press release from the Western Governors states, "The Western Governors' Association unanimously approved a policy resolution on immigration reform that they said is 'based in reality'."
Jason Chaffetz endorses this specific provision of the resolution.
Are you sure you want to be on that same side?
I have been saying for months now that Chaffetz said he wanted to put all illegal immigrants in tents in the desert. Call it what you will: Tent city, pathway to deportation center, a place where you can concentrate Hispanics, what ever.
And for months Chaffetz supporters have called me a liar. Well, well, well.
The best quote comes from Jynx.
Jynx says,"I have spoken with Chaffetz personally on this issue. His position is totally intended as a response to people who enter the country illegally."
Jynx is one of dozens, and dozens of delegates or other people who INSIST that they have spoken to Chaffetz personally and Chaffetz tells them that the tents are for all illegal aliens. Then you get Chaffetz campaign workers who insist that Chaffetz never said this and it is all a lie of the Cannon or Leavitt campaign.
Jynx is just one in a long line of people demonstrating that Chaffetz is a bold liar, who will say anything for a vote.
Dead dog Republicans unite!
A Republican who would vote for a Dead Dog over Chaffetz.
Vote Bennion Spencer!
Hello! Wake up, Chaffetz. The military is voluntary; being detained in a desert prison indefinitely is not. Sure, the Maricopa County Sheriff started doing this and there have been law suits and criticism galore. Has Chaffetz ever been to southern Arizona in the sumer? If he had, he would know that it's an climate where humans should not be in tents behind barbed wire.
Further, I can't tell from this article whether Rep. Honda ever accused Chaffetz of being racially motivated. He merely stated that during the 1940's there was a group of people who were detained in similar camps and it was grievous and wrong. Illegal immigration needs to be delt with, sure, but we need to remember that these people are humans. So, let go Jason and don't think that everyone who criticizes you should apologize.
My understanding of Chaffetz' plan is to support ACTION that reforms legal immigration first so that it has reasonable viability, and then address the illegal immigration problems aggressively.
Hey I got an idea...let's build a great big fence. That will let everybody know to stay out. Anybody that might slip by it we can give them education and welfare and jobs and tax immunity. Change we can believe in...you know...like in California.
Jason is advocating enforcement of the law.
He is advocating the plan put forth by the Western Governors' Association.
He has never suggested targeting people based on race
Our nation's history & culture are founded on entrepreneurial immigration. We owe much to those who left their home country for freedom and opportunity.
My appreciation for life, liberty and property rights has led me to align myself with the Republican party all my life. While I disagree w/ John McCain on some issues and priorities, I respect his maverick position on realistic, humane immigration policy. Ironically, his victory could be one of the more important ones for conservativism in my lifetime. Without it, I worry that the myopic nativism of some could doom the GOP to generations in the minority.
are great when it comes to spending our tax money.
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The Mexican (MS 13) gang problems in Rep. Honda's own district are a perfect example of why we need to deport illegal aliens.