by David Safier Interesting questions are being raised among Mormons about SB 1070. Do they accept Russell Pearce's view that the anti-immigrant law adheres to the "12th Article of Faith, which says Mormons believe in 'obeying, honoring and sustaining the law'"? Or do they look at some of the more humane teachings of the church? … Read more
by David Safier I'm admit I'm not much of a sports fan, but I'm so proud of The Suns right now, I have chills. Not only did the players, led by Steve Nash, come out with a statement against SB 1070, and not only did the management agree, but the team plans to wear "Los … Read more
by David Safier Words matter. When they're purposely misused or confused for political matters, words matter deeply. Immigrants, legal or illegal, are people who come to a country to settle here, to work and live there. Drug smugglers are criminals by definition, but they're not immigrants. They come into the country to make a drug … Read more
by David Safier May 5 has been declared “Report An Illegal Day” by a neo-Nazi group: The National Socialist Movement, which is considered by many to be a neo-nazi hate group, is passing out fliers for an event to coincide with Cinco de Mayo. According to a flier received by ABC15, the National Socialist Movement … Read more
by David Safier The Sunday Washington Post will carry an article, 5 Myths about immigration. It presents strong counter arguments to these statements: Immigrants take jobs from American workers. Immigration is at an all-time high, and most new immigrants came illegally. Today's immigrants are not integrating into American life like past waves did. Cracking down … Read more