I have non-refundable tickets for my family to travel to Arizona

[annabanana]

to visit my Mom. I'm a paleface, so I don't expect to be called out.. But I'm going to call Arizona to inquire as to whether we should all carry our birth certificates with us when we go..

I think EVERYONE should call Arizona and find out. All at once. For months. The question is, should we concentrate on the Governor's office?

The Honorable Jan Brewer
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Telephone [phone]
Toll Free 1-[phone]
Fax [phone]

[BlooInBloo]

1. Why would I? I'm not going there. Ever.

[taterguy]

4. Everyone should see the Grand Canyon

But I guess you could view it from the Northern Rim

[BlooInBloo]

8. Thankfully I saw it in the pre-Jaime Crow days. It is astonishing.

[Cha]

37. Yes, I'm glad I saw it in the

'60's when I lived there..pre draconian sociopaths taking over AZ.

[drmeow]

11. The North Rim is still in Arizona

[taterguy]

13. I am a geographical ignoramus

But my point is, if you have a valid reason to visit Arizona, why not do it? Individual actions don't mean shit.

As was stated in my earlier thread, I'm going through an existential crisis.

[drmeow]

16. The thing to do

is to visit the Skywalk http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/skywalk.html which is on Native American land.

[jberryhill]

22. I knew a guy with the park service that had a job there... /nt

[annabanana]

23. It's a beautiful state.

Mom is in Tucson, and a docent at the Sonora Desert Museum.

[jberryhill]

26. I don't know if I would prefer the docent or the rim job /nt

[DesertRat]

14. The Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona. n/t

[taterguy]

29. I've already conceded that I'm a geographical ignoramus

Why do you have to rub it in?

:cry:

[blm]

2. you're so savvy and cool, ms anna....

.

[annabanana]

5. .

[MidwestTransplant]

3. That's a really good idea

[grasswire]

6. heh....what a fun idea

I'll do it.

[Mojeoux]

7. Maybe everyone has to wear a pass.

Encased in laminate, around their necks. Like a back-stage pass.

[alstephenson]

9. Good luck. I haven't been able to reach the Governor's office all week.

Due to the high volume of phone calls... Instead of this action, please support our Democratic candidate for Governor, Terry Goddard. He's our current AG and an excellent candidate. Please, we need all the help we can get!

[annabanana]

21. Excellent idea. Here's his website.. Terry Goddard for Governor!

http://www.terrygoddard.com/

[csziggy]

30. If you cannot reach the Governor, call a random legistlator

Here is the link to the Arizona Legislature. If you know the bill number, you can find out who voted for it and just call those members: http://www.azleg.gov/

[Warpy]

10. I have no plans to go there for any reason

but should I need to change planes there, I'll be sure to call ahead.

Good idea!

[The empressof all]

12. I've heard tell they won't accept paper copies

You now need to have a certified replica tatood on an appropriate body part. You also need to carry a certified copy of the video of the tatooing and the sworn testimony of two witnesses that it is in fact your...."body part".

It really is the end times....:hide:

[county worker]

15. We could stand on our side of the Colorado River and ask people to turn back.

It would be great to have an economic boycott of Arizona! I'm going to put that on my facebook page.

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

17. Why not just carry your state License/ID?

[annabanana]

18. Those don't have proof of citizenship....

I suppose a passport would work. Imagine needing a passport to visit Arizona, or any op the states.

[oneshooter]

19. Because that would be too simple, and not as dramatic!! n/t

[annabanana]

20. I'm sorry.. Does YOUR driver's license have proof of citizenship on it?

NY Licenses don't.

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

31. Can illegal immigrants obtain an authentic driver's license?

I would think the bureau of motor vehicles checks address and social security number.
Heck, in some the social security number is ON the license.
Foriegners with licenses need to show student visas or green cards.

[Saphire]

25. I know 4 illegals here in the US..they all have a state license and

SS cards.

[robinblue]

24. The bill becomes law 90 days after the last legislative day says

PBS Newshour tonight. Enjoy your trip. I did a few years ago. Just cruised around away from the tourist sites. Lovely country.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

27. Kick

Skinner -- I've said this before. We need to have a place for threads like this to reside semi-permanently. The State of Arizona should be flooded with calls non-stop, every day.

[Gormy Cuss]

28. Brilliant. n/t

[Mira]

32. I love this idea. I also love Arizona with all my heart, it is so beautiful

it calls me back in my dreams.
I think barraging the governor's office with phone calls is a great idea.
All at once. For months - exactly like you said.

I don't have a birth certificate, I only have a framed naturalization certificate.
I think this will provide fodder for some good and fun phone calls with inquiries to stump some of them and utterly entertain me.

I aim to start the calling ASAP.
Thanks for the numbers.

:rofl:

On the other side of my mouth
if I were to ask my mother who was an
Aryan example girl in the Hitler youth (until when she married my Dad at age 18 he put an instant stop to that)

I know she will tell me that this is racial profiling and is how it all started in Germany

and I will get so damn sad about what is continuing to happen in my country.

[Cha]

33. Great idea, annabanana..deluge their phones like

they've contributed to Hawai'i's being flooded with calls bc of their willful ignorance.

[EFerrari]

34. ***I'd call the Chamber of Commerce!***

http://www.azchamber.com/contactus/

:evilgrin:

[annabanana]

39. "All of us were going to go to Az to visit my Mom... But I'm beginning

to think that it'll be easier to just get her to come East to visit us." :evilgrin:

[nadinbrzezinski]

35. The Police Chief in Phoenix said that

his orders were clear. ANY traffic stop, he is ordering officers to ask to see citizenship papers, does not matter if you are a paleface or not. Why? He don't want no lawsuits for racial profiling. I am sure he is going to get them, but still.

[cynatnite]

36. My father was an illegal immigrant and my original birth certificate doesn't exist...

Should I call?

[annabanana]

38. I'd say sure.... from out of state.. . . . n/t

[ecstatic]

40. I don't think any visitor to Arizona should assume s/he is safe from this new law

An asshole can stop you for whatever reason and if he doesn't like you and you don't have paperwork, you're going in!

[annabanana]

41. My point, exactly. . . The law is SO broad and bad that anyone,

White, black, hispanic, asian or all of the above can be thrown in the click if they don't have their "papers". . .