An Unanswered Letter to Gov. Brewer (AZ)

Christopher L. Jorgensen
P.O. Box 546
Ames, IA 50010

May 3, 2010

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

Dear Hon. Jan Brewer,

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Any way I can get an autographed photo?

I realize a lot of people are pretty upset with you for signing S.B. 1070 “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act” into law, but what did these people expect you to do? Veto the bill? Like you could do that! It would be anarchy if Governors had this power!

I’m sure you will agree this is a sad time for Arizona, what with the economic boycotts and people refusing to send their children to Arizona’s Universities, but so what! If we continue to allow life to be easy in these United States more immigrants will want to live here! And if people decide to keep their kids home from school that’s their loss. Who needs an education?

You’ve publicly stated that this law will be enforced civilly, fairly, and without discrimination, which brings up a concern. My grandmother is a resident of your state and is quite elderly. I am uncertain what documentation I need to bring with me in the event she dies or becomes gravely ill. Is my Iowa driver’s license sufficient, or should I bring along my birth certificate? I’d hate to be deported to Norway, since I don’t even speak the language!

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Jorgensen