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A Test of Arizona's Political Character
By Michael Gerson
Wednesday, April 28, 2010"Arizona's new immigration law is understandable -- and dreadful."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp…
"This law creates a suspect class, based in part on ethnicity, considered guilty until they prove themselves innocent. It makes it harder for illegal immigrants to live without scrutiny -- but it also makes it harder for some American citizens to live without suspicion and humiliation. Americans are not accustomed to the command "Your papers, please," however politely delivered. The distinctly American response to such a request would be "Go to hell," and then "See you in court."
P.s. JazX: The difference between The Washington Post (in which this article appears) and The Washington Times is that in the Post, conservative commentators like Gerson often make reasonable, well-argued points. There is no such representation or balance in the Times.
- Gerson served as W.'s chief speechwriter from 2001 until June 2006.luckyorphan
- That being said, if you can show me a liberal on The Washington Times editorial staff, I'll post an apology.luckyorphan