I'm someone who thinks we need to do something about the current immigration mess - open borders, a high standard of living, and a welfare state really aren't a combination that can last very long.

But from what I'm reading in the papers, I really - really, really - don't like the new Arizona law.

The idea that police can ask people who are suspect - i.e. darkskinned - to hand over their papers just creeps me out. My distaste for state power exercised in this way outstrips my real concern about immigration.
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