[lahargis]

You fail to point out why it was "troubling". I will help you out a bit:

"I fully recognize and support a state's right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas," Perry said in a written statement.

"For example, some aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties, which are critical to keeping citizens safe."

[Cincinatus' Wife]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2743709/posts

July 4, 2011:”.....The new law approved last Tuesday makes some tweaks to a 2008 DPS policy that prevents illegal immigrants from getting a driver’s license and created a special license for temporary visitors. The rules require Texans applying for or renewing their license to show they are citizens or are in the country legally.

By putting it into law the state potentially undermines an ongoing lawsuit that argues DPS doesn’t have authority to check legal status.....”

[stephenjohnbanker]

” “For example, some aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties, which are critical to keeping citizens safe.” “

WRONG!

SB1070 has officers check immigration status ONLY AFTER THE OFFICEr BELIEVES A CRIME IS BEING COMMITTED OR TRAFFIC LAWS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED.