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CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
Arizona is a nice place to visit, live and work and, usually, everybody is eager to go there. Recently, however, many liberal politicians, celebrities and businesses are trying to find ways to avoid Arizona or having anything to do with Arizona at any cost. The reason is that Arizona has decided to do something about the illegal immigrants that have infested the whole state of Arizona, as well as the rest of the country. Arizona actually had the nerve to pass a law that allowed police to ask for identification from those who were stopped for probable cause. This law, which isn’t even as stringent as a similar law in California, has been portrayed by the media and the federal government as being racist, evil and unconstitutional. When questioned, President Obama, Attorney General Holder and Homeland Defense Secretary (and former Arizona Governor) Janet Napolitano publicly admitted that they had not taken the time to read the ten-page Arizona law and were basing their opinion on what they had heard in the mainstream media. On top of this, some cities and groups are trying to cancel contracts with Arizona-based businesses in an attempt to boycott the state. One of the reasons Arizona has had to pass this law is to try and overcome the billions of dollars that illegals are costing them. Felons, from Mexico, now fill over one third of Arizona jails and millions of dollars are spent on medical expenses for injuries incurred and for babies born on this side of the border. Instead of getting help from the federal government, Arizona is being sued by the federal government who refuses to enforce the federal laws against illegal immigration. There are sections of Arizona that actually have huge signs that warn Americans not to enter those areas, as there are large numbers of illegals and drug trafficking operations happening there and it is not safe to enter. These areas are in the United States!!! I think the federal government is fully capable of making sure these areas are safe for Americans. It is beyond belief that the President, Attorney General and Congress find it more important to sue Arizona for enforcing federal law than to enforce it, something of which they are required to do by the Constitution. Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has been informed by the DEA, Border Patrol and ATF that there are several very credible threats against his life by the drug cartels that he is trying to stop trafficking into the United States. He, too, is getting no help from Obama or Holder. A foreign national, legally in the United States, has to have his papers with them by law. When I go to an airport, open a bank account or am stopped by the police, I am required to present proof of identity. Why is it wrong for Arizona police to ask for that? The following is amazing and I applaud the Arizona Governor for making such an easy to understand analogy to this man. The owner of the Phoenix Suns basketball team, Robert Sarver, opposes Arizona’s new immigration law. Governor Brewer released the following in response to Sarver’s criticism of the new law: “…What if the owners of the Suns discovered that hordes of people were sneaking into the games without paying? What if they had a good idea who the gatecrashers are, but the ushers and security personnel were not allowed to ask these folks to produce their ticket stubs, thus non-paying attendees couldn’t be ejected? Furthermore, what if Suns’ ownership was expected to provide those who sneaked in with complimentary eats and drink? And what if, on those days when a gatecrasher became ill or injured, the Suns had to provide free medical care and shelter?” This is why Arizona and every state have to stand up and defend their legal residents from any kind of illegal activities. I believe there is still hope for Chicago. There were several very good speakers at the Second Amendment Freedom Rally held in downtown Chicago last month, which celebrated the McDonald decision. One who impressed me very much was a black police officer, Frederick Collins, who gave a very rousing talk about rights and the right to carry, something of which he is very much in favor. I had the pleasure of speaking with him and found out that he is running for Cook County Sheriff. Interestingly enough, I got a call a couple of weeks later from his campaign manager asking for any support I could give so I have offered him the use of my military truck for a couple of parades. Our rally downtown got no significant coverage in the mainstream media as far as I am aware. However, the Bud Billiken Parade we will be held on Saturday, August 14th and WILL have scheduled coverage on WGN, WLS and TV-ONE with 26 million viewers. How does that seem fair and impartial? The elections seem a long time away, but in reality they are just a blink in time away. All gun owners must start showing their support for pro-gun candidates in any way they can. If not with monetary donations, people can help by doing things such as donating their time, passing out literature and by proudly displaying yard signs on their property. We need to take this country…and this state…back. We are winning some great legal battles, but we must get more pro-gun candidates in office in order to get more pro-gun laws passed and stop the anti-gun bills in their tracks. .Doug Mayhall
*** All opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ISRA, Will County Grassroots, or any of it's members or officers.*** ------
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