Arizona & New Mexico :State Laws Draw Illegal Immigrants

There is a land rush of illegals in Arizona and New Mexico. Both states on August 16, issued emergency declarations. That procedure will free up government money for border patrol expansion. But they are treating the symptons. Both states are too liberal in their treatment of illegals.

Gov. Bill Richardson proudly remarked, " I have the most migrant friendly state(New Mexico)." He went on to cite New Mexico's policy of issuing drivers licenses without regard to immigration status. With a driver license an illegal can go a long way in his state and America. Maybe the migrant can even vote.

Gov. Janet Napolitano is even more impaired. In may, 2005 she vetoed responsible legislation that would have made English the state's official language. In the same month she vetoed two other laws that would have prohibited illegals from receiving child care assistance, attending adult education classes and paying out-of-state tuition to state universities like American citizens from other states have to pay.

This whole scene in these border states reminds of the run-up to the Battle of the Alamo. But don't expect political wimps like these two Govs. to be among the last standing.