Divisive legislation of the nature proposed by Representative Riddle reduces all that this country stands for to the lowest common denominator. Discounts all the contributions that multiple cultures have made to our great land. It reminds me of times when my parents were refused service at a restaurant because my father’s skin color was an identifier to the restaurant owner that he was Spanish.

In tough economic times small people attempt to find a group who they can demonize and blame for all of their problems. I have faith that these same small people will be voted out of office.

God Bless the United States of America.

“Unlike a similar act passed recently in Arizona, Riddle’s bill requires law enforcement to confirm the immigration status of a suspect with US Customs and Immigration Enforcement before making an arrest and does not require the suspect to produce identification.”

No one has to carry papers. No one can be arrested or harrassed because of skin color. This applies to all illegal immigrants who are breaking our laws, regardless of nationality. Our citizens do not have to “prove” anything. If you are caught committing a crime, law enforcement still cannot do anything about a persons immigration status unless Homeland Security or ICE can verify that you are in the country illegally.