The underwear by the way, are men's underwear, not women's panties.
Posted on 03/21/2008 10:25:35 AM PDT by AuntB
Hispanic leaders are speaking out about the sheriff's posse which goes on patrol today for what Sheriff Joe Arpaio calls "a crime suppression effort."
Immigrant rights activists are angry over what they call the sheriff's abuse of power.
The posse will saturate a day labor center near 25th Street and Bell Road and 36th Street and Thomas where immigrant rights activists held many protests last fall. The areas are known to have a high concentration of illegal immigrants.
"We all recognize the immigration laws of this country are broken and nobody more than us wants to see those laws changed so that tiny tyrants like Joe Arpaio can't abuse that law," says Gutierrez.
"While criminal rapists and murders are walking the streets of Maricopa County today because the sheriff has assigned over 300 officers to one task - to search down the person who is washing the dishes at the restaurant you're going to have lunch at."
Phoenix attorney Antonio Bustamante is one of several who is speaking out. "When have you heard of him doing the kind of crime fighting that has to be done in this community. He's not picking on people his own size - criminals. He's fighting against defenseless voiceless undocumented immigrants to pump his chest and get publicity."
Bustamante calls Arpaio's crackdown on illegal immigrants a gross infringement on civil liberties.
Arpaio says business owners have asked for help after a rash of petty crimes they believe have been committed by illegal immigrants.
One more reason why Sheriff Joe Arpaio keeps getting re-elected by an overwhelming majority!
SHERIFF JOE FOR PRESIDENT!
Until those laws ARE changed....SHUT YOUR TACO HOLE
I second the motion!
The underwear by the way, are men's underwear, not women's panties.
No, you just want to see them changed so illegals can continue to pour over the borders and walk all over this country without restraint.
Those are illegal alien activists.
“Phoenix attorney Antonio Bustamante is one of several who is speaking out. “When have you heard of him doing the kind of crime fighting that has to be done in this community. He's not picking on people his own size - criminals. He's fighting against defenseless voiceless undocumented immigrants to pump his chest and get publicity.”
The last two cops murdered in Feenix were shot by
(wait for it)
Illegal alien criminals.... but, I find that I'm repeating myself.
Exactly!
Come to America LEGALLY! You’re welcome!
I always enjoy talking to Sheriff Joe’s officers when they call in. They’re a good bunch of people with an awesome boss.
It’s my understanding that the tents have evaporative coolers in them so it’s not all that hot in them during the summer.
Some Arpaio quotes:
Arpaio said he welcomed the scrutiny.
“They have the right to do what they want to do. Bring all the cameras they want. I hope it’s in color,” he said.
However, if the observers disobey any laws, deputies will arrest them, too.
“We don’t distinguish between activists or anybody else,” Arpaio said. (snip)
The patrols are in response to business owners who have complained about an increase in crime and interference with their business operations, Arpaio said.
The sales manager of Itty Bitty Motorsports, a dune buggy retailer at 2520 E. Bell Road, said crowds of day laborers and demonstrators protesting illegal immigration raise safety concerns.
“With people all over, they’re not blocking the entrances or anything, but as you’re pulling into one of these business, people are slowing down and rather than paying attention to where they’re going, they’re watching the people,” said a sales manager, who declined to identify himself because he said he didn’t want publicity.
Just the presence of deputies may be enough, Arpaio said.
“If it is a crime deterrence and we don’t arrest anybody, I think that we accomplished our mission,” he said. “If we don’t and we have to arrest people, even if they’re illegal, then we’re going to do it.”
During last year’s operation near Pruitt’s at 3425 E. Thomas Road, deputies arrested 134 people over the course of several weeks. Authorities determined 94 of the people who were arrested were in the country illegally.
Phoenix Police Department has no plans to place officers on the scene, said Detective Stacie Derge, a police spokeswoman.
She noted that the sheriff’s office has jurisdiction across the county and is therefore entitled to conduct activities in Phoenix.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/111835
Yes, Ma’am!
“Crime suppression effort”= LAW ENFORCEMENT, which I believe is in Sheriff Joe’s job description.
Immigrant rights activists are angry over what they call the sheriff’s abuse of power.
One more reason why Sheriff Joe Arpaio keeps getting re-elected by an overwhelming majority!
SHERIFF JOE FOR PRESIDENT!”
I would like to see Sheriff Joe put in charge of the Border fence and other protective services to keep the illegal intruders south of the border..
Pretty sure thate is no evap cooling in those tents.....only the summer breeze..
Sheriff Joe doesn’ tolerate whiners. He tells them this is not a hotel and if they stay out of trouble, they will not be his guest again!!!
Arpaio needs to head the Dept of Homeland Security.
Dump Chertoff, who is obviously a walking, breathing example of the Peter Principle.
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