Money talks - and sings in Arizona

by Thomas C. Fox on Jul. 29, 2010

They say "money talks" and it has raised its voice in Arizona.

CNN reports today anecdotal evidence from business owners, real estate agents and community leaders that indicates that Arizona's new immigration law has created a culture of fear among Hispanics in Arizona that's slowly paralyzing sectors of the economy. In addition, economic boycotts adopted by other states and cities have hit Arizona's meeting and convention business. Since groups nationwide began announcing boycotts of the state because of SB 1070, at least 40 meetings have been canceled, which resulted in the loss of $12 million in lodging alone, according to Kristen Jarnagin, spokeswoman for the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association.

12 Million is chickfeed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jul. 29, 2010.

12 Million is chickfeed compared to the social cost of supporting a population of illegal aliens. That cost, which is directly born by local
taxpayers stifels the standard of living for Arizona citizens and people who are legitamately in the country. Few rational people would argue for open borders, yet that is the logical end of those who call for boycotts agaist the state and people of Arizona. Sanity will only prevail with secure borders, meanwhile anyone that has a job, or ownes property, in that State can only shake their heads in disbelief. Maybe relief will come in November.

Stifles the standard of

Submitted by Jim McCrea (not verified) on Jul. 29, 2010.

Stifles the standard of living for Arizona citizens?? Are there bread lines? Has citizen-initiated burglary gone through the roof? Are parents selling their children for food?

Don't forget that those business owners who are suffering the income loss are also tax-paying Arizona citizens.

I know how they could get some if not all of it back though: legalize same-sex weddings and watch the money flow in to hotels, caterers, florists, limo rental services, etc.

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