Arizona’s Got Some Sway Over LA
Written by Stephen Rhodes on May 19, 2010 - 
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I don’t know Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce very well, nor do the vast majority of readers of this blogsite. Arizonians (Arizonans?), probably a bit more than the rest of us.
Perhaps it is high time that we do get acquainted with Pierce, especially after his one-upsmanship with Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
For those who missed it, the city of Los Angeles made these unveiled threats which would make LA boycott the state of Arizona because of the illegal immigration bill that was recently signed by Arizona governor Jan Brewer.
Pierce obviously has some cajones as he wrote a letter to Villaraigosa, telling him that a boycott war is bad for both sides. He also said that he would “be happy to encourage Arizona utilities to renogotiate your power agreements” to end the flow of electricity to Los Angeles.
Pierce further added:
“I am confident that Arizona’s utilities would be happy to take those electrons off your hands.”
“If, however, you find that the City Council lacks the strength of its convictions to turn off the lights in Los Angeles and boycott Arizona power, please reconsider the wisdom of attempting to harm Arizona’s economy.”
Pierce 1, Villaraigosa 0. The ball’s in your court, Antonio.
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“All Men are created equal”! The founders had it right, when attempting to form a perfect union and they also knew that they were not there yet but knew we one day would get there. Lincoln moved us forward as did JFK and LBJ. This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. It was founded on the principle that all men are created equal, and that the rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.
It is my contention that this AZ law is not constitutional and will fail when challenged (unless, of course, they keep adding more amendments), pretty funny for this so called perfect law.
As for the undocumented workers, as Ronald Reagan said “It’s the Economy, Stupid”. When the economy is good we say let’s all celebrate “Cinco de Mayo, my brothers” but when we are in a down “it’s all your fault, you damn immigrant”. This too will pass. The real problem is the narcosis/drug and people smuggler that’s what the focus should be on.
Don’t you find it funny that no one ever voted for Governor Brewer, it’s all about politics, do not be fooled. Busy Brewer has passed S.B. 1070, no permit conceal weapons law, the famous Birthers law banning Ethic studies law, and if history is a lesson their House Bill 2779 from two years ago (which failed when challenged) and the one that was the funniest the boycott of Martin Luther King Day, not wanting another holiday. I believe there is an undercurrent to their enactment of new laws, they real love following a distinct pattern.
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