Thread: MLB Players' Union Opposes Ariz. Immigration Law

Originally Posted by bigtex

It sure would be easy to boycott baseball. They have a hard enough time getting people to come to games. They had best stick to sports and stay out of politics.

Well said bigtex.

Good comment from a knowledgeable source:

BBALLFAN 5-01-2010 5:13AM

"Coming from someone who both is a baseball fan in Arizona AND works for a company that transports various MLB teams, I can tell you this law will NOT affect baseball players that are from another country. These guys already have to "show papers" when they board any aircraft to transport them around the country. Especially if they have to go play in Toronto!

"it isn't a leap at all to imagine players getting caught up in the law"???? What?? Why? Why, Mr. Lancaster, do you play the race card? This bill doesn't allow police to just randomly stop someone and ask for identification. They already have to be in lawful contact. In order for Sergio Santos to play legally (and be paid) in the United States, he will already have "his papers." If he gets caught speeding, or (edit), then, and only then, will he have to show anything.

Before you people start calling all of us in Arizona racist, READ THE LAW! It actually mirrors the Federal law already on the books since 1940! Why is no one crying "RACIST!" about the Fed law???

Think critically and don't allow yourself to be manipulated by race-baters.

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/04/30/mlb- ... ation-law/

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