Texas Governor Perry sides with illegals

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced yesterday that doesn't believe that border security should be taken seriously. That's too bad. The legal citizens and residents of Texas are in just as much jeopardy as the legal citizens and residents of Arizona.

The Governor's statement is quoted in it's entirety below. His reasoning is a straw man arguement. Governor Perry said "some aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties". This is ridiculous. During any lawful contact, law enforcement asks you for your identification. If you're a citizen of Arizona you can produce your Arizona Drivers License or ID which requires proof of citizenship before it will be issued. If you are a legal resident alien or visitor, you are required tby Federal law o have the documents which show you are in the country legally on your person at all times. So, the only people who can get away with showing no identification are actually illegals. So, is Governor Perry a liar? a racist? an idealogue? or just another Progressive? What is he up to? I hope a Texan can tell us.

In his statement, Governor Perry has just made it very clear to all the illegals in Arizona, some of whom are leaving or planning to leave, that Texas is the place to go. Just as they did after Arizona law was enacted to revoke a business license if caught knowingly hiring illegals, many will now go to Texas. I hope you have enough jobs and taxpayer funds to support the influx, Texas.

Governor Perry also mentions comprehensive immigration reform. We all know by now that this phrase has come to mean amnesty and little else. They couch in terms of a path to citizenship but that too simply rewards the foreign invaders and encourages more illegal crossings.

With Arizonas new laws on illegal immigrant enforcement and concealed carry, I am no longer considering Texas a viable alternative in which to establish a home and will stay right here in my beloved, beautiful Arizona where equality under the law is the norm.

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Immigration and Border Security

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding border security, the recent debate over immigration policy in Washington and what has been implemented in Arizona:
“Texas has a rich history with Mexico, our largest trading partner, and we share more than 1,200 miles of border, more than any other state. As the debate on immigration reform intensifies, the focus must remain on border security and the federal government’s failure to adequately protect our borders. Securing our border is a federal responsibility, but it is a Texas problem, and it must be addressed before comprehensive immigration reform is discussed.
“Recently, there has been much debate over immigration policy in Washington and what has been implemented in Arizona. I fully recognize and support a state’s right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas.
“For example, some aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties, which are critical to keeping citizens safe. Our focus must continue to be on the criminal elements involved with conducting criminal acts against Texans and their property. I will continue to work with the legislative leadership to develop strategies that are appropriate for Texas.
“Securing the border has to be a top priority, which is why I have a standing request with the federal government for 1,000 Title 32 National Guardsmen who can support civilian law enforcement efforts to enhance border security in Texas. I have also requested predator drones be based in and operate over the Texas-Mexico border to provide essential information about criminal activity to law enforcement on the ground.
“Until the federal government brings the necessary resources to bear, we will continue to commit state funding and resources for additional border security efforts in order to protect our communities and legitimate cross border trade and travel, while enforcing the laws already on the books.”