Thread: CEOs urge Arizona to forego immigration measures

CEOs urge Arizona to forego immigration measures
Posted: Mar 16, 2011 1:37 PM CDT Updated: Mar 16, 2011 1:52 PM CDT



PHOENIX (AP) - Dozens of major Arizona employers are urging state lawmakers to not pass additional legislation targeting illegal immigration, saying it would damage the economy and tourism industry.

A letter signed by CEOs of major employers and several business and civic groups says Arizona should be pushing for federal action on immigration and border issues.

The letter says "unintended consequences" occur when the state "goes it alone" on illegal immigration, including boycotts and other fallout on businesses.

Signers in the letter distributed Wednesday by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce include heads of construction companies, hospitals, real estate developers and US Airways.

The Senate is poised to considering various bills on illegal immigration, including measures on citizenship, driving, hiring and using public services.

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What a crock of garbage

Get rid of the illegals NOW , Jail these lawbreaking employers NOW

READ the Letter here
http://www.phoenixchamber.com/news/ceos ... ion-letter

This IS a crock. They were saying the same thing last year about 1070 while certain pro-illegal businesses were boycotting this state. However, let me tell you something about the AVERAGE American citizen. AVERAGE American citizens SUPPORT this state along with the anti-illegal immigration measures taken. I have seen it with my own eyes due to the fact that there is not a decrease in tourists this year, there has been a major INCREASE.

While the increase in traffic and out of state plates IS annoying, I am proud of the out of state Americans. I am proud of them for seeing things for what they really are and I am proud that the out of staters are showing support instead of boycotting like SOME folks would like them to do!

And I know for a fact that if AZ would have continued to let the illegals do what they want instead of taking a stand, that the end result for the tourism industry for sure wouldn't have been good. I mean, what out of stater in their right mind really wants to visit a state who lets illegals take over and run a muck? Really, anyone???????