If you've been in the know as far as the big talking points this election season, then you know the immigration one is a key issues amongst many republican camps. Take a look at how Arizona signed into law that ridiculous sb1070 "Show me your papers" law to somehow curb illegal immigration. Then, think about how candidates for Governors in 20 other states, including us in Georgia(both Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes have stated they would sign similar deals),are actually looking at Arizona's take on the issue to perhaps implement similar laws into action. Now you'd think illegal immigration numbers must be through the roof.
Wrong.
They're actually going down. They've been going down for the past 5 years.
Care of the Washington Post:
"Just 300,000 illegal immigrants came per year in the last two years, or down nearly two-thirds from the rate earlier this decade. And the overall illegal immigrant population dropped from 12 million in 2007 down to 11.1 million as of March 2009, the report said."
Now it's not perfect but hey. It is going down. Do we still need reform. You're fucking right we do. But the way people like Arizona Governor Jan Brewer are painting illegal immigrants is a bit of why so many people may think the situation is growing to a dire need. Back in July, when the rev up to sb1070 was heating up, she claimed these illegals were responsible for beheadings.
Observe:
For the record, there are ZERO confirmations on these beheading charges. Go ahead and google it. You won't find a one. More fear mongering. She actually withdrew her campaign ads from the CBS channel in Arizona for investigating her bogus claims. If she gets elected in November then AZ has some explaining to do...
