"Our failure to act responsibly at the federal level will only open the door to irresponsibility by others," Mr. Obama said in the Rose Garden ceremony. "That includes, for example, the recent efforts in Arizona which threaten to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans, as well as the trust between police and our communities that is so crucial to keeping us safe." [more]Yes, Mr. President, the failure of the federal government to properly enforce immigration laws has let to states to the point where they must do the work of the federal government... while the federal government attempts to become a further obstacle. This is very perceptive of you.
UPDATE
Arizona governor signs immigration bill, reopening national debateBy Anne E. Kornblut and Spencer S. HsuSaturday, April 24, 2010
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law Friday the most restrictive immigration bill in the country, setting the stage for a showdown with the Obama administration and reigniting a divisive national debate less than seven months before congressional midterm elections.
Interesting... in the spin world of Obama, what is "common sense?" The answer is on this blog's banner.