Hello from Arizona,
There are a couple of things I'd like to say about this new law:
1. There is absolutely no way that this law will withstand the coming sandstorm of judicial challenges.
2. I think that any law which expands law enforcement's ability to detain and question persons is a step in the wrong direction.
Truthfully, there is already an extreme amount of racial profiling and prejudice being shown by law enforcement in Southern Arizona. Sure, I don't have to worry about it since I am as pasty white as they come, but, I wonder if I am overheard speaking Spanish to someone, somewhere, if I am going to be asked for "my papers."
Yes, there is an immigration problem...No, increasing police powers is not an answer I'm comfortable with.