What could Shakira possibly do to change the mayor's mind?
Posted on 04/28/2010 4:11:08 AM PDT by tobyhill
An Arizona sheriff is the latest person to speak out about the state's new immigration legislation, saying he does not plan to enforce the divisive law.
Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik calls Senate Bill 1070 a "stupid law" that will force officers to start profiling. He is one of the first local law enforcement officials to rebel against the law.
"We don't need to enforce it. It would be irresponsible in my opinion to put people in the Pima County Jail at the taxpayers expense when i can give them to the Border Patrol," Dupnik said.
The Sheriff admits he could get sued for failing to obey the law, but says that's a risk he's willing to take.
The controversial bill was signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer last Friday.
Since last week, local and national figures have spoken out about SB 1070, which requires police to question people about their immigration status -- including asking for identification -- if they suspect someone is in the country illegally.
The law also toughens restrictions on hiring illegal immigrants for day labor and knowingly transporting them.
ABC15 has learned that pop star Shakira is plannning a visit to the Valley this week to speak with officials about the legislation.
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Aren’t Sheriff’s elected?
Arizoans...you know what to do.
A Law Enforcement Officer that thinks HE gets to decide what laws are okay and which are not? Sounds like every dirtbag criminal that ever existed.
Either enfocre the law or lose your job. Simple enough.
I am all for profiling.
he needs a long talk in a back room with Joe Arpaio and a rubber hose.
If it walks like an illegal, talks like an illegal, it’s probably an illegal.
So—we don’t want to live or work in Puma County!
Oh No! Shakira is coming! Now we’ve had it. /s
Don’t sheriffs take an oath of office to uphold the law? If this one doesn’t want to live up to his oath, recall him.
He’s probably on the take from the drug lords. You can tell the ones who are making money because they are willing to sell out their own countrymen. Follow the money.
According to City of Phoenix spokeswoman Debra Stark, the singer could be in Phoenix Thursday, but the time and location for her appearance has not yet been set.
"She is town to talk the Mayor about the harmful effects of this bill," Stark said.
People have lost their ever-lovin' minds.
If this sheriff wont enforce the law..he does not need to be in law enforcement!!! Aresst his A$$
>>>>>>>>>>>”We don’t need to enforce it. It would be irresponsible in my opinion to put people in the Pima County Jail at the taxpayers expense when i can give them to the Border Patrol,” Dupnik said<<<<<<<<<<
The problem is, Mr.Dupnik,that the Border Patrol is doing nothing and these people are running around like Cockroaches,when the light goes on.
I believe a sheriff can be removed by the state’s Governor.
What could Shakira possibly do to change the mayor's mind?
A Bob Marley song comes to mind.
I wouldn’t touch that skank with a 10 foot pole.
If it walks like an illegal, talks like an illegal, it’s probably an illegal.
I think that comment makes the sheriffs point quite well...
What this fool of a sheriff is saying is he won’t do what is necessary to protect the citizens residing within his jurisdiction.
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