Sharpton: Many Blacks Support Illegal Alien Crackdown

BUTTING HEADS

Al Sharpton Admits: Many Not With Me On Illegals Issue







With the political winds clearly shifting in favor of a proposed illegal alien crackdown in Arizona, Senator John McCain is not the only major figure caught up in the crossfire.

During today's syndicated Al Sharpton Show, the reverend admitted to butting heads with many of his organization's longtime members, who oppose his stance against the legislation.

Senate Bill 1070, which would provide Arizona law enforcement agencies with new tools to use when confronted with illegal immigrants. It's currently sitting on Governor Jan Brewer's (R-AZ) desk.

In fact, Sharpton has received enough criticism of his position from friends and allies that he felt the need to address the issue on the air. Overall, 70% of Arizona voters are said to support the bill.

From today's program:

AL SHARPTON (14:30): Many of you may remember I’ve gone to Phoenix and had my battles with Sheriff Arpaio there. And now the Arizona legislature has passed state law waiting for the signature of the governor of Arizona to sign saying that police can stop one just if they look like they’re an illegal immigrant.

I think that is dangerous. I think that is racial profiling. I think it undermines the constitution.

But there are many, including many in our community that say, "no, these immigrants are taking our jobs.

"They’re not, they’re milking our economy and reverend, I don’t agree with you on that."

I have a lot of people even in the National Action Network say, "reverend, I’m with you on a lot of things, I’m not with you on this."

So you know my position. I’m going to open up the phones and let you give yours.

Expect white liberals to pretend they didn't hear about this.


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