[Publius6961]

Some in the Hispanic community have argued that this strict enforcement has created a "chilling effect" in their community, saying that it causes those who might be here illegally to avoid reporting crimes or testifying at trials. That's nonsense. The program that the Cobb sheriff's office has developed doesn't run status checks on witnesses or victims.

All the excuses thrown out by the criminal defenders for not enforcing the law are non-sensical. Even assuming that were not, society has the right and the obligation to ignore those arguments to prevent the greater damage to innocent legal residents and citizens.

Why they are given any importance whatsoever, escapes me.

[Dante3]

This is one of the many incredibly stupid arguments why laws regarding illegal aliens should not be enforced. The same argument goes for any criminals a such as a fugitive rapist who possibly might not report crimes in the fear of getting caught. If one is a law-abiding citizen, one has no reason to fear reporting crimes.

[Delacon]

“All the excuses thrown out by the criminal defenders for not enforcing the law are non-sensical. Even assuming that were not, society has the right and the obligation to ignore those arguments to prevent the greater damage to innocent legal residents and citizens.”

I’ll go you one further. The argument that illegals can’t report crimes for fear of being deported is an argument FOR clamping down on illegal immigration. See, being illegal means you DO live outside the law. As such, illegals can’t avail themselves of its protections and privileges. Illegals can’t unionize, seek redress in courts(usually, thanks alot Hazelton judge), etc. Allowing illegals to freely come into the country is almost an inhumane thing to do to them as the criminal element and indifferent citizenry prey on them knowing they have no redress. Put it that way to the next bleeding heart liberal you meet.