Things got awfully quiet in AZ

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The Washington Post:

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the most contested provisions of an Arizona immigration law passed last year will remain blocked from taking effect, handing the Obama administration a victory in its efforts to overturn the legislation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld a lower court ruling that put on hold key provisions of the Arizona law, which empowers police to question people whom they have a “reasonable suspicion” are illegal immigrants. The measure has triggered a fierce national debate, and the legal case is being watched by other states and advocates on both sides of the issue.

In a split decision, a three-judge panel found that U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton “did not abuse” her discretion in blocking parts of the law that, among other things, require police to check immigration status if they stop someone while enforcing other laws.

 The 8th Circuit ruling  should not affect how things are run in Prince William County since our law enforcement officers must check all immigration status upon arrest, regardless of the person.  We need to watch carefully to make sure that none of our elected officials get some bee in the bonnet to start it up again.

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Another rude townhall participant

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Sadly, this behavior ois what many of us have been talking about. This man came to make a statement, not to seek information. He kept everyone else from learning the process because he felt he and what he had to say was more important than anyone else in the room.

When Rep. Moran attempted to explain and answer his rather absurd questions, the man tried to talk over him and interrupt. Did Moran let his Irish show? Yup. And I don’t really blame him. ‘Caustic remarks’ is actually downplaying the rudeness of the remarks made to the congressman.

Rep. Moran has taken some heat from  Faux News and other sources over his response. Naturally, the video was truncated on Faux News and the viewer did not get to see his patient explanation. The audience called it right. They told the man to sit down or leave. His intent was to disrupt.

Time for non-Democrats to stop whining over Moran. The man in the audience got what he deserved…almost. Our senators and congressmen are not whipping boys. They don’t have to take constituent abuse. There is never an excuse for bad manners.  The people in the audience wanted to know how the government closing would impact them.  They didn’t come there to have their time wasted.