Arizona's anti-imigration law...

[moreluck]

States not allowed to have their own laws, but gov't does nothing .......

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4667642/states-not-allowed-to-have-their-own-immigration-laws/

 

[Babagounj]

Brewer signs bill allowing creation of Arizona state guard at discretion of governor
PAUL DAVENPORT
Associated Press
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday signed a bill authorizing the creation of a state guard — a militia force that could be mobilized if the National Guard is unavailable or “for any reason” considered necessary by the governor.
Spokesman Matt Benson did not immediately return a call for comment on whether Brewer actually plans to create the force.
The bill signed Thursday would authorize an Arizona governor to establish the state guard to protect lives and property. Under the bill, the governor could do that if the National Guard or a bit part of it is mobilized for federal duty or “for any reason the governor considers to be necessary.”

 

[bbsam]

Brewer signs bill allowing creation of Arizona state guard at discretion of governor
PAUL DAVENPORT
Associated Press
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday signed a bill authorizing the creation of a state guard — a militia force that could be mobilized if the National Guard is unavailable or “for any reason” considered necessary by the governor.
Spokesman Matt Benson did not immediately return a call for comment on whether Brewer actually plans to create the force.
The bill signed Thursday would authorize an Arizona governor to establish the state guard to protect lives and property. Under the bill, the governor could do that if the National Guard or a bit part of it is mobilized for federal duty or “for any reason the governor considers to be necessary.”

And how does this reduce the size of government?

 

[trplnkl]

And how does this reduce the size of government?

It could reduce the size of federal government. IMHO, every state should have this.

 

[klein]

Or just let all the States seperate.

 

[trplnkl]

Or just let all the States seperate.

stupid comment

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

It could reduce the size of federal government. IMHO, every state should have this.

I disagree--this is what the Guard or Reserve are for. There are very few instances where neither would be available and establishing a separate non-military state guard would be an unnecessary expense.

 

[bbsam]

Could increase the size of the state police force. Still an increase in size of government but wouldn't need another beuracracy at the head.

 

[trplnkl]

I disagree--this is what the Guard or Reserve are for. There are very few instances where neither would be available and establishing a separate non-military state guard would be an unnecessary expense.

Wouldn't that be up to the individual states to decide? There would be no expense to the federal government.
From the Texas State Guard website.
The Texas State Guard (TXSG) is a State Military Force which assists Texas Civil Authorities in times of Texas State Emergencies and in On-Going Support of Local Communities; and consists of six Civil Affairs Regiments, The Air Division, The Medical Reserve Corps, and Maritime Regiment.

Example: Tornado hits a city, the state guard can be called out to help in various situations in the aftermath. This saves the feds from having to send National Guard troops to do these activities, thus saving fed tax dollars.

 

[Babagounj]

Obama Will Prosecute BP Agents Just Doing Their Jobs But Not Student ILLEGALS


Free Jesus Diaz

by Roger Hedgecock
Veteran Border Patrol Officer Jesus Diaz faces a sentence of 10 to 35 years in federal prison for doing his job—nabbing drug smugglers sneaking across the Mexican border.
Prosecuting the U.S. Border Patrol for doing its job is not new. Obama continues the Bush policy—talking about border security but keeping the border open, and prosecuting Border Patrol agents who get too aggressive enforcing the law.

 

[klein]

Wouldn't that be up to the individual states to decide? There would be no expense to the federal government.
From the Texas State Guard website.
The Texas State Guard (TXSG) is a State Military Force which assists Texas Civil Authorities in times of Texas State Emergencies and in On-Going Support of Local Communities; and consists of six Civil Affairs Regiments, The Air Division, The Medical Reserve Corps, and Maritime Regiment.


Well, if States can handle it on their own, then stop calling the feds to help out. It's that simple.
Canada could have saved a few hundred million dollars, too, not sending in, helicopters, healtcare aid, planes, ships, to New Orleans, and even rebuilt homes for free.

Simply declaring State of emergency to get assistance, is getting rediculous.
California seems to do that we us every year, and we need to send fighter fighters, planes, choppers there, while it leaves us at risk.

They need to call in their State Guards instead ! Dammit !

Example: Tornado, Hurricane, or forest fire hits a city, the state guard can be called out to help in various situations in the aftermath. This saves the feds from having to send National Guard troops to do these activities, thus saving fed tax dollars.

 

[trplnkl]

Does california have a state guard? IDK

 

[trplnkl]

Well, if States can handle it on their own, then stop calling the feds to help out. It's that simple.
Canada could have saved a few hundred million dollars, too, not sending in, helicopters, healtcare aid, planes, ships, to New Orleans, and even rebuilt homes for free.

Simply declaring State of emergency to get assistance, is getting rediculous.
California seems to do that we us every year, and we need to send fighter fighters, planes, choppers there, while it leaves us at risk.

They need to call in their State Guards instead ! Dammit !

There are currently 23 states with state guard units, they can be activated by the governor of the respective states, when and why they are activated is up to the governor. Why any governor wouldn't use them in any given situation is beyond me. I would be willing to bet that California's unit has been called out many times during the fires they are hit with yearly.
As far as canadian assistance in disasters in the US, that decision is probably made by your MFWIC, no one was holding a gun to his head. Rest assured, if canada ever needed the USA's help, it would be there.
With forest fires in california and recent wild fires in Texas, no one state has enough equipment to fight the fires, hell with all the help we have received from neighboring states in the last month or so there still wasn't enough equipment. and the fires are still going on, over a million acres so far.

 

[moreluck]

There are currently 23 states with state guard units, they can be activated by the governor of the respective states, when and why they are activated is up to the governor. Why any governor wouldn't use them in any given situation is beyond me. I would be willing to bet that California's unit has been called out many times during the fires they are hit with yearly.
As far as canadian assistance in disasters in the US, that decision is probably made by your MFWIC, no one was holding a gun to his head. Rest assured, if canada ever needed the USA's help, it would be there.
With forest fires in california and recent wild fires in Texas, no one state has enough equipment to fight the fires, hell with all the help we have received from neighboring states in the last month or so there still wasn't enough equipment. and the fires are still going on, over a million acres so far.

With all the tragedy of tornados in the south.....how many countries have offered help??? Texas is burning away and it's like Rick Perry is ignored. What's the deal?

 

[trplnkl]

With all the tragedy of tornados in the south.....how many countries have offered help??? Texas is burning away and it's like Rick Perry is ignored. What's the deal?

Red state?

 

[moreluck]

What ??!! Our pres. is partisan ? I'm shocked!

 

[bbsam]

Just out of curiosity, what is the good governor saying? Last I knew he was advocating secession.

 

[trplnkl]

Just out of curiosity, what is the good governor saying? Last I knew he was advocating secession.

Get a life...he never seriously advocated secession, nothing but chest thumping. I'm not a big fan of Rick Perry.

 

[bbsam]

Get a life...he never seriously advocated secession, nothing but chest thumping. I'm not a big fan of Rick Perry.

Agreed. He got his headlines. He got his flash in the pan. And now you want me to forget about his moment of glory? Noone forced him to get out there and say outrageous things and end up looking like an idiot and now we aren't supposed to make fun of him about it? Seriously. I haven't heard anything he's had to say lately.

 

[The Other Side]

With all the tragedy of tornados in the south.....how many countries have offered help??? Texas is burning away and it's like Rick Perry is ignored. What's the deal?

SMALLER GOVERMENT INVOLVEMENT...something you asked for. Let it burn, just like you wanted the banks to fail.

Peace.