New Mexico Daily Lobo
URL: http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2010/07/arizona_immigration_law_hits_home_home
Current Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:25 -0700
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Arizona immigration law hits home home
El Centro forum urges UNM to take stance on issue
The Raza Graduate Student Association is asking the UNM community to put its money where its mouth is through a boycott of Arizona.
The RGSA hosted “To Boycott or Not to Boycott: UNM Community Responds to Arizona Boycott,” on June 30, a forum more than 35 students, faculty and community members attended.
Meriah Heredia Griego, the senior program manager for El Centro De la Raza’s Division of Equity and Inclusion, said the forum was organized to put pressure on UNM to take a stance on the issue.
“It starts with individual student clubs and organizations adopting the policy themselves and then taking it to the next level: to our student government and to academic departments and deans, and finally putting pressure on the Board of Regents and the President to take a stance on this,” she said.
Christopher Ramirez, co-organizer of the RGSA forum, said the Arizona bill strikes a chord with New Mexicans.
“The graduate program I’m in, Community and Regional Planning, is using UNM Funds to send a group of students to Phoenix to do research on transportation and planning,” he said. “I really feel like I have heard very specifically from the Arizona community that they want us to support the boycott and I think UNM support of that boycott is very important.”
Since Senate Bill 1070 and House Bill 2281 were signed into law at the end of April, boycotts of Arizona have increased and now include 14 U.S. cities and nine national organizations, according to the May 20 issue of the Weekly Alibi.
Forum attendees were encouraged to write their thoughts on sheets of paper hung on the walls of the UNM Ethnic Centers foyer in Mesa Vista Hall.
Attendees wrote sentiments on the sheets of paper such as, “UNM, being so close to Arizona, has a duty to honor the voices of students calling for a boycott,” and “Money talks. A boycott may be one of the only ways to economically get a point across.”
Voicing various concerns, including fear of racial profiling, the organizers’ main objection was that the laws could have a residual effect on other states and influence New Mexico lawmakers to draft similar bills, which would jeopardize UNM’s diversity, ethnic studies programs, and scholarship money for immigrants.
“I am very concerned about the impact that similar legislation could have on the families and communities here if it were to cross the border between us and Arizona,” said Marisa Silva, a high school teacher who attended the forum.
Still, forum attendee Sofia Martinez said the boycott effort faces problems. She said a boycott could hurt indigenous peoples of Arizona.
“Many tribes get a lot of their income from tourism, so the boycott really impacts them. If we boycott, that’s a real problem for them,” she said. “They are supportive of a boycott because of the race issues involved but at the same time they don’t want it to affect their native nations.”
Ramirez said there could also be drawbacks in terms of how the boycott would affect research done in Arizona.
“RGSA will move forward with working with not only student organizations on campus but also the community to really identify how we can continue to support our brothers and sisters in Arizona,” he said. “And also really tackle these hard issues in our own state and on our own campus.”



36 comments
sam
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humm.. just how could a boycott affect the tribes..
I don’t make the connection between MEXICAN’s and Indian’s..
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many Illegal Mexican’s don’t speak their Native language and look down on their traditional Indian roots..
The fact is here in NM, Mexican people don’t respect Indian people either, so WHY should “WE” help them out..
Go figure..
bbl
:P
Mateo
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I don’t get it. This law has been on the books for 27 years. It has been a federal law for that long, but when Arizaon decides to copy it, WORD for WORD! WOW!!! until just now nobody said anthing about it.
Let’s see, the entire UNM community was invited, and 35 people showd up. That’s even lower than the national average of only 26% that are against this law. Even Obama and his staff had to admit they hadn’t even read the bill, weeks after they ‘d been out crusading against it as hateful, and disciminatory.
There are some people who’s only agenda is to shovel over full amnesty to all the illegals in this country. It doesn’t matter what the cost, or who it hurts. Anytime the spotlight shines on the “illegal” issue they stand up and roar, and they demand we march, and they demand we boycott.
They claim we’re disrespecting the “rights” of these citizens.
They claim we’re tearing down years of communtiy outreach policing, and now these people aren’t going to report crimes because they’re afraid of the police.
They claim that’s racial profiling, and every hispanic looking person is subject to have to show their ID’s in Arizona or get jailed.
WAKE UP!! These aren’t citizens, and more than I’m a citizen of Spain because I can speak spanish. They enteresd a foreign country illegaly. They broke the country’s laws. They are fugitives. There are hundreds of thousands of people legally trying to get American citizenship. Some of them are married to Americans. They’ve been waiting for 6, 8, 12 years for their opportuntiy. Why should we allow all the illegals amnesty but not the people who are trying to do the right thing. Why would you support amnesty for a group of law breakers, when there are thousands of people trying to legitimately dying trying their best to flee brutal dictatorships, and regimes like Darfur, and Georgia, and Chechnya where their lives are literally at stake.
Why should we care if someone is asked to show their ID. It’s the law in New MExico that every person cary an ID on their person. And it’s the law in New Mexico tha when asked by a law enforcement to show your ID. What’s the difference? If you can’t show your ID in New MExico and the police can’t verify your ID they’ll ARREST YOUR ASS! That’s the law in New Mexico. What’s the difference?
Go ahead and circle your friends, sing Kumbaya, and bow to the liar and hypocrite Heinrick. But don’t cry to me about the fact the Arizona’s trying to fix a problem Heinrick and his buddies in Washington refuse to acknowledge.
Quit crying about boycotts, and parades and inviting the community to discuss the issue with you.
The latest polls show that 68% of the entire country is behind the Arizona law. I, for one, am tired of the 25% stirring a bucket of shit, and making statements they say the stench reflects the body of students and faculty of UNM.
mateo!
Anti-supremacist
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“Por La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada”
[Everything for the Race – Nothing outside the Race]
—MeCHA/LaRaza motto—
What is that if not unvarnished racial supremacism?
Phillip Howel
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Can one of the supporters of the illegal aliens please explain why they should be allowed to enter our country in violation of the law and claim the rights and benefits that come with being a citizen?
How are these people who demand citizenship without learning the history and culture that has given us the United States to become citizens who adopt the culture that is unique to the USA?
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No other ethnic group has come into this country and had the nation adopt the immigrants language, feed their children, provide special considerations. The holding fast to the old countries language and culture is a clear statement the alien has no willingness to become American. Do we want to become the United States of the slums of a foreign country, the lawlessness and corruption that are the norm in their native lands?
Ken Viva
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When I hear the bleeding hearts say “This is a nation of immigrants” I always want to remind them that they always forget to insert the word LEGAL into that sentence!
Wake up America!
Support Arizona!
http://www.buyarizonaproducts.net
RickyDee
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Wow, they had a whole 35 people turn out huh? I’m very much impressed. This is another example of PC. Someone should have the courage to tell these racists to sit down and shut up!
Lorena
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The GOP will rue the day on which they declared war on Latinos in America. Demographics, Billy Bob. Don’t you know that you will lose???
Alex
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Your right, the laws have been on the books for some time on illegal immigration. My problem is that the laws for hiring of illegals have been on the books as well! The double standard of my fellow americans is the problem. There are 2 groups of people that are partaking in illegal activity (the immigrants and the employers). The arizona laws and focus right now is on how much they hate the local minorities. Basically I do not want to spend my hard earned money in a place that does not welcome me or my family.
slowhike
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The elephant in the room that we don’t talk about much is what a terrible place Mexico is to live. The illegal immigrants are not flowing over the border because they love the USA; they are coming over because Mexico is a failed state. Of course their are parts of Mexico that are nice, affluent areas, resorts, and so on. But if you are willing to take your family across the border at night with marijuana bales strapped on your backs it can only mean one thing- that Mexico sucks.
So everyone should first admit that people come here for one reason only- it’s their only choice and Mexico is a horrible place to live. Secondly the USA needs to put pressure on Mexico, political and economic, to get a grip and begin to do something about their failed state instead of turning it over to the drug cartels. Get a grip Mexico and fix your country!
AzCitizen
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE BOYCOTTING ARIZONA! Because of cancelled conferences, meetings, and illegals moving out of Arizona, Hotel prices are down, jobs left by illegals are now available, and even concert dates are now available to musicians with REAL music appreciation. YOUR BOYCOTT IS WORKING, for the benefit of Arizona. Thank You!!
slowhike
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Translation of La Raza’s or any other minority group’s use of the words equity and inclusion. “We want what the white European people have worked hard to get, but we are not interested in getting it for ourselves, and we believe that in order to “get stuff” it must be taken from the white people.
Casey
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I full heartedly support SB 1070 and hope to see similar laws here in New Mexico and other states. We will start the process in November by throwing out any politicians that support the “rights” of illegal aliens instead of those of true US citizens. The coming November election will be a blood bath to the communist party in power now, as will 2012. 100 days to go, let the count down begin!
Gamble
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Hey Casey- did you know that at one point your ancestors were also illegal aliens? This country was founded by illegal aliens, the Constitution was written by illegal aliens. I think that in order to solve problems- you have to first find a solution that doesn’t incite violence or outrage from a country that desperately needs our help. You’ll be really surprised by how good it can feel to solve problems instead of complain about them.
Gamble
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Instead of raising funds to boycott a state- not really sure that the going rate is on state boycotts- why not put the money where the problems are? IN MEXICO! As one comment reads- the problem is the excessive violence and drug/human trafficking that are the problems. Also the incredibly impoverished economy. Demanding that corporations build companies and factories in the US, not Mexico, might help. Or just boycott their products. Or- try working 60 hours a week for $7, and see how happy you are in the country you live in. See your mother, sister, wife, or daughter get raped, murdered or both, just trying to get home at night from a job that offers little pay and no benefits or safety to its workers. Then see how long you want to stick around. It may not be your problem- but Mexico is just ONE country where this happens, and when others catch on- you can be sure that we won’t have enough people to secure borders to keep them out. Help solve the problem, it may not be your problem, but that’s just today- think about tomorrow too..
bob
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It’s incredibly naive to think that the USA can provide for the impoverished millions elsewhere. A Nation without borders is not a Nation, it’s a region. The USA is not a region, even though punks like Obama think it is. His elitist agenda is full of self serving concepts and ideologies. In other words, he has convinced himself and many others that his fantasy is reality.
dey took'r jabs
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-PII2rSLVo
THEY TOOK OUR JOBS!!!
THEY RURKER JERBS!!!
DURKER DEW!
DURBER DOOB!!
LOL
Phillip Howel
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GAMBLE, “Illegal Aliens” wrote the “Constitution” says who, where in a study of history did you find that gem? The authors of the Constitution of the United States were not illegal aliens.
I agree with you- “I think that in order to solve problems- you have to first find a solution that doesn’t incite violence or outrage…” if you mean the arresting of those who break the law is not a violent act. Now maybe violence will occur if it is one of the many criminals who have come into this country from many other nations that are being arrested.
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GAMBLE, why shouldn’t the people of Mexico solve their problems? Do you really want the US Government to invade Mexico and solve their problems? Do you think the ruling crooks and drug lords will allow US aid and ideas to help the people? Do you think those who are profiting from the problems will allow the US military to occupy Mexico?
You toss out a feel good statement “You’ll be really surprised by how good it can feel to solve problems “ without an idea of how to solve a simple problem like red light runners; forget about something as complex as a nation that is has hundreds of problems caused by the social misfits who run their government at every level and the drug lords who are pathological killers. You sir sound delusional.
Cheers to the people of Arizona who are taking steps to protect themselves and their families from the violence of Mexico.
Martin
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Wow, that was some toxic reading.I am glad these posted commentators are attending higher education. Hopefully
to obtain some higher education other than rabid,ignorant,fear
filled mob mentality lower than a primate behavior.
Good luck with all of that kid’s.
Lawrence
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Actually Martin, many of the regular right-wing “commentators” on the dailylobo.com site are not students at UNM, have no connection to UNM and in some cases, by their own admission, never received a higher education.
Ed
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HA! That’s a hoot, a librarian and chowhall worker commenting on their betters. Too funny.
technologiez
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Something has to be done about illegal immigrants. Too many bad things, like the Texas police officer who was almost killed by a twice criminally deported illegal immigrant, keep happening. Read the story here…
http://technologiez.net/2010/07/29/arizona-immigration-law-sb-1070-has-blocked/
Visitor from Ala.
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I’m here for a wedding and happy to return to the Land of Enchantment but the illegal problem here is beyond anything I had imagined. We went to a Chinese restaurant and there were Mexican cooks, waiters and bus boys. I asked one for broccoli and he said, “no English.” The waiter took my plate but also took my fork which then I had to ask for another. “No English.” He couldn’t learn “fork?” I’m not saying that they were illegals but their backs were still wet! We need to clamp down on this illegal invasion and Obama and the Democrats are not upholding their oath to protect the “United States from enemies, foreign and domestic!” We have “foreign” invaders and “domestic” enablers! Arrest them all including Obama. Impeach him at least!
slowhike
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Their is a problem in New Mexico that Texas does not grappel with so intensley. Hispanics (only in a general sense) hate white people in their zeal to be like whites, dominant and large and in charge. This cause many divisions and passionate debates in NM that don’t exist elsewhere.
Ed O
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If you cross the North Korean border illegally you get 12 years hard
labor.
If you cross the Iranian border illegally you are detained indefinitely.
If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot.
If you cross the Saudi Arabian border illegally you will be jailed.
If you cross the Chinese border illegally you may never be heard from
again.
If you cross the Venezuelan border illegally you will be branded a spy
and your fate will be sealed.
If you cross the Mexican borders illegally you will jailed for two years.
If you cross the Cuban border illegally you will be thrown into political
prison to rot.
If you cross the United States border illegally you get:
1 – A job
2 – A driver’s license
3 – A Social Security card
4 – Welfare
5 – Food stamps
6 – Credit cards
7 – Subsidized rent or a loan to buy a house
8 – Free education
9 – Free health care
10 – A lobbyist in Washington
11 – Billions of dollars in public documents printed in your language
12 – Millions of servicemen and women who are willing to – and do – die
for your right to the ways and means of our constitution
13 – And the right to carry the flag of your country – the one you walked
out on – while you call America racist and protest that you don’t get
enough respect.
LOBITO
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SI, SI ,SI, AND ALSO YOU GET A WHITE WIFE OR HUSBAND, WE ARE GETTING BACK THE STOLEN LAND ONE WAY OR ANOTHER REMENBER THAT YOU ARE ON OUR LAND ALL THESE SERVICES MANTIONED ARE ONLY THE INTERESTS.
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