Posted on 04/28/2010 3:02:44 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
DENVER — Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge says he's uncomfortable with Arizona's new immigration law, saying it allows police to question people without probable cause.
But Ridge also faults both major parties for failing to come up with a national policy and opening the door for state laws like Arizona's.
Ridge spoke Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press in Denver before appearing at a public discussion on terrorism.
He says Congress should "legitimize" the status of the 12 million illegal immigrants in the country but not grant them citizenship.
He also advocates "brutal" penalties for employers who hire illegal workers and says the U.S. should push Mexico to help control immigration.
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Translation: Ridge knows the tea party will eat him for lunch if he openly says he is against it.
The RINOs are scared.
Of course how many amricans were murdered duing the Tom Ridge tenure? 12 per day times??????
Good ole’ RFID Tommy. He’s such a conservative he thinks microchips are good for you.
http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2005/04/67192
Is Ridge uncomfortable with the federal immigration law? The Arizona law mirrors it, therefore, if the Arizona law makes him “uncomfortable”, the federal immigration law should too.
Ridge has always been an empty suit and an embarassment for the party.
Ping!
What a big shock!
I'm uncomfortable with sleepin with one eye open. Bring them all to your house.
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